2021 Honda CR-V safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
13
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (11 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Honda CR-V vehicles were involved in 72 fatal crashes with 35 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause… · May 21, 2026
- Crash riskFront passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to… · Feb 1, 2024
- Crash riskFuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail · Dec 18, 2023
- Crash riskAutomatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may… · Nov 18, 2021