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Buying a used 2021 Honda HR-V? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Honda HR-V has 4 recalls in this group, addressing a passenger seat sensor that may crack, unintended front passenger airbag deployment, and rearview camera display failures. Air bags also lead the listed complaint areas with 21 reports. NHTSA lists 63 owner complaints overall, which are unverified reports, including 5 crashes and 5 injuries. Other listed areas are electrical system with 15 reports, unknown or other with 9, and forward collision avoidance with 7.
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 passenger seat sensor and airbag recall completion.
- Check rearview camera operation and recall repair records.
- Ask about airbag warnings, electrical faults, and collision-avoidance alerts.
- 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 HR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Fit, HR-V rearview camera may not display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Fit and HR-V rearview camera may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
63 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 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? |
|---|---|---|
| AIR Bags | 21 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 15 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 7 | None found |
| Brakes | 5 | None found |
| Power Train | 5 | None found |
| Steering | 3 | None found |