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2021 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 291 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Honda CR-V

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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52/100

Buyer Beware — 2021 Honda CR-V

The 2021 Honda CR-V shows a notably poor reliability profile for this model year. Consider an alternative year or have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
291
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
13
Crashes + Injuries
1 fire report

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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Honda CR-V (4)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V900000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #24V064000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #23V858000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #26V332000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Honda CR-V

Based on 291 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering
89
Forward Collision Avoidance
52
Unknown Or Other
27
Electrical System
25
Service Brakes
19
Engine
16
Air Bags
12
Power Train
10
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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2021 model year is highlighted.

2015 665 complaints 2016 386 complaints 2017 1,721 complaints 2018 2,039 complaints 2019 1,042 complaints 2020 321 complaints 2021 291 complaints 2022 215 complaints 2023 500 complaints 2024 365 complaints 2025 215 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2017, 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2020, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Honda CR-V

Is the 2021 Honda CR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Honda CR-V has 4 recalls and 291 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda CR-V have?
The 2021 Honda CR-V has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CR-V?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Honda CR-V are: Steering, Forward Collision Avoidance, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Honda CR-V safe to buy?
The 2021 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Honda CR-V should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda CR-V are: 2020, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2017, 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.