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2021 Honda CR-V airbags problems

15 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints
15
of this car's complaints
4%
crashes
4
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • Sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
    1
  • Sensor: occupant classification
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda CR-V airbags problems in other years

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Related recalls

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported February 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Risk
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Recall number 24V064000 · Recall details

What 2021 Honda CR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Airbags · NJ

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The contact's friend used a code reader and retrieved DTC: B002-13 (Passenger Air Bag Inflator) and B00D5-17 (Driver Air Bag Inflator).

Filed Sep 1, 2026 · Airbags · FL

Seat Weight Sensor Recall. The air bag sensor light is on but dealership will not fix since the car is built in [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 16, 2025 · Airbags · TN

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts for the recall repair were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Airbags · WA

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the repair would not be performed without a second recall notification from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Airbags · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Feb 10, 2025 · Airbags · NJ

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jan 17, 2025 · Airbags · FL

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Jan 3, 2025 · Airbags · TX

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 19, 2024 · Airbags, Electrical · PA

Important safety recall unresolved. There are defects to the internal short circuit from environmental humidity. This issue may cause the airbags to deploy and increase the risk of injury. There is a limited supply of parts; according to the recall letter, the dealership confirmed the current status. I called the manufacturer's care program and was told there are no changes in the status of the recall being repaired.

Filed Mar 20, 2023 · Airbags · 18,000 miles · NC · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, three deer ran into the road, causing the contact to abruptly apply the brakes. The vehicle spun around and crashed into several trees; however, no air bags were deployed. The contact sustained several injuries and received medical attention. The contact is unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,800.

Questions about the 2021 Honda CR-V airbags

Does the 2021 Honda CR-V have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the airbags of the 2021 Honda CR-V, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2021 Honda CR-V airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda CR-V airbags?

Yes, 2 recalls: 26V332000, 24V064000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda CR-V have bad airbags?

The Honda CR-V model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (325 complaints), 2011 (295 complaints) and 2007 (267 complaints).

Other 2021 Honda CR-V problems

Steering 116Driver assistance 97Engine 36Electrical 34Fuel system 31Brakes 28Transmission 12Visibility 10Acceleration 6Wheels 5Body 4Lights 4Seat belts 4Suspension 4Seats 2Tires 1

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