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2021 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 434 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

5recalls
434complaints
19crashes reported
1fires reported
18injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering118 · 27%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance109 · 25%
  • Engine67 · 15%
  • Electrical System56 · 13%
  • Unknown Or Other50 · 12%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System40 · 9%
  • Service Brakes33 · 8%
  • Power Train24 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control20 · 5%
  • Lane Departure17 · 4%

What owners report

Steering

There is a hesitation when i turn the steering wheel. and also i slight click too

Fuel/Propulsion System

Nhtsa safety complaint summary vehicle identification: 2021 honda cr-v touring (1.5l turbo) current mileage: 91,259 miles failed component: high-pressure fuel pump (hpfp) & associated high-pressure fuel system diagnostic trouble codes: ⁠p0087⁠ (fuel rail/system pressure too low) technician diagnostic findings & symptoms: vehicle experienced sudden loss of power, erratically low fuel pressure under load, hard sta

Forward Collision Avoidance

I was driving on a clear mid-day with very little traffic. there were no cars in front of or beside me. there were no people or animals anywhere in sight. i was traveling west at 45mpr when suddenly the car slammed on the brakes. the warning light and beeping came on. i was panicked thinking i hit something but there was nothing/no one in sight. this happened in august 2026. i am not sure of the exact date. i

Power Train

June 22nd- merging car onto nj turnpike near manasquan, nj...accelerated to merge onto highway. engine light started to blink and then car lost power as pushing the gas pedal no longer powered car. pulled off the road. turned the car off. restarted it and car functioned and power came from pressing gas pedal. safety of driver at risk as car was approaching merging onto highway speeds when suddenly lost power to acce

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Honda CR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V, CR-V HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.