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Buying a used 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid? Check these 3 recalls first
Only three recalls list this year — the critical hybrid battery cable that can overheat in a crash, plus two passenger seat-sensor defects that can crack or trigger an unintended airbag deployment — none with stop-driving or park-outside warnings. What stands out is complaint volume: 431 unverified owner reports to NHTSA, far more than adjacent CR-V Hybrid years, including 19 crashes, 18 injuries and 1 fire. Steering (117) and forward-collision avoidance (108) dominate, followed by engine and electrical.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Drive at highway speed and on rough pavement; note steering wander or noise.
- Watch for false collision warnings or sudden automatic braking on the test drive.
- Verify the battery cable and both seat-sensor recalls were completed.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda CR-V Hybrid battery cable can overheat in a crash | Electrical System | critical |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack, airbag risk | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura seat sensor may cause unintended airbag deployment | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
431 complaints filed for this model year, including 19 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 18 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 117 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 108 | None found |
| Engine | 67 | None found |
| Electrical System | 58 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 39 | None found |
| Brakes | 35 | None found |