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2021 Honda CR-V: recalls, problems and warranty extensions
Everything US government records hold on the 2021 Honda CR-V as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.
4Safety recalls
338Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating
Most-reported problems
What 2021 Honda CR-V owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.
Safety recalls
Recalls issued for the 2021 Honda CR-V. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
- Seat Belts: Rear/OtherNov 2021 · Campaign 21V900000
- Air Bags: SensorFeb 2024 · Campaign 24V064000
- Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2023 · Campaign 23V858000
- Air Bags: SensorMay 2026 · Campaign 26V332000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.
Defect investigations
NHTSA investigations that include this model.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingEA24002 · opened Apr 2024 · open
- Rear Differential SeizurePE22011 · opened Nov 2022 · closed Jul 2024
Theft risk
The CR-V is number 9 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.
Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.