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Buying a used 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid has 3 recalls covering battery cable fire risk, a passenger seat sensor that may crack, and unintended front passenger airbag deployment. The listed issues center on electrical fire risk and passenger restraints. Its 431 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports; leading areas are steering with 117, forward collision avoidance with 108, engine with 67, and electrical system with 58. Steering and collision avoidance therefore warrant attention alongside documented recall repairs.
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.
- Verify VIN-specific battery cable recall completion.
- Request passenger seat sensor and airbag recall repair records.
- Ask about steering problems, collision warnings, and related repairs.
- 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 Fire Risk | Electrical System | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | 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 |