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2021 Honda HR-V airbags problems

21 complaints (32% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
32%
crashes
2
recalls
2

Which part fails

  • SRS malfunction warning lamp/light
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Honda HR-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 HR-V owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Airbags · IA

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-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 dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jun 1, 2026 · Airbags · OH

Air bag sensor light is always off even when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat. The sensor has been recalled once before however it’s still having the same issue even after being replaced.

Filed May 19, 2026 · Airbags · WV

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received a recall notification, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that several appointments were scheduled, however the dealer canceled or rescheduled the appointments. The contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced any failure regarding the unrepaired recall repair.

Filed Jan 12, 2026 · Airbags · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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.

Filed Nov 17, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · MA

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the instrument cluster was inoperable on several occasions and displayed erroneous information on other occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred on colder days, with temperatures between 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit. Additionally, 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 several times and was notified of the instrument cluster failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 4, 2025 · Airbags · FL

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-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 dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. Another dealer was contacted, Hendrick Honda Pompano Beach (5381 N Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33064; 954‑427‑4744), and the contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed before the repair. The contact did not agree and had not taken the vehicle for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Oct 30, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-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 contact stated that when the "Odometer/Trip" button was pressed, the lights on the instrument panel flickered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Filed Aug 27, 2025 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 51,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the SRS, Forward Collision Avoidance, Collision Mitigation Braking System, and the auto high beams warning lights and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); and related the failure to the recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Airbags · NY

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-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, and it was confirmed that parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. 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 the failure.

Filed Feb 6, 2025 · Airbags · NC

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Questions about the 2021 Honda HR-V airbags

Does the 2021 Honda HR-V have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the airbags of the 2021 Honda HR-V, 32% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

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

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda HR-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 HR-V have bad airbags?

The Honda HR-V model years with the most airbags complaints are 2021 (21 complaints), 2019 (14 complaints) and 2016 (13 complaints).

Other 2021 Honda HR-V problems

Electrical 16Driver assistance 7Transmission 7Brakes 5Acceleration 4Engine 4Steering 3Seat belts 2Seats 2Fuel system 1Lights 1

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