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Buying a used 2021 Honda CR-V? Check these 4 recalls first
Four recalls apply and none is rated critical: a center seat belt that may not lock child seats, a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, and two passenger seat-sensor defects affecting airbag deployment. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. The 328 unverified NHTSA complaints skew toward areas the recalls don't address — steering (111) and forward-collision avoidance (86) together make up more than half — with 14 crashes, 13 injuries and 1 fire reported among them.
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.
- Test steering for pulling, wander, or uneven effort at several speeds.
- Note any false or abrupt automatic emergency braking while driving.
- Confirm the fuel pump and seat-sensor recalls were done by a dealer.
- 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
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Vehicles: Center Seat Belt May Not Lock Child Seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| 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
328 complaints filed for this model year, including 14 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 13 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 | 111 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 103 | None found |
| Electrical System | 34 | None found |
| Engine | 32 | None found |
| Brakes | 27 | None found |
| Fuel System | 23 | Yes |