NHTSA VEHICLE 15733
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2021 Honda CR-V — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
3 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2021- Make
- Honda
- Model
- CR-V
- Model year
- 2021
- EPA vehicle classes
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Fuel types available
- Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 3
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every CR-V.
Combined economy across configurations
Regular Gasoline29–38MPG3 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWDEPA 43472 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 294 g/mile |
| CR-V AWDEPA 43475 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 305 g/mile |
| CR-V Hybrid AWDEPA 43476 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 2 L4 cylinders | RegularHybrid | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG40 city / 35 highway / 38 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 234 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 15734
2021 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 15738
2021 Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)5 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
21V900000SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTORNovember 18, 2021
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 21V900000
- Report date
- November 18, 2021
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
23V844000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLESDecember 13, 2023
Returned for: CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 23V844000
- Report date
- December 13, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cable routed outside of the body frame is missing a fuse on the power circuit, which can allow the battery cable to short circuit or overheat during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the battery cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is FGB.
23V858000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDecember 18, 2023
Returned for: CR-V
- Campaign number
- 23V858000
- Report date
- December 18, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
24V064000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERFebruary 1, 2024
Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 24V064000
- Report date
- February 1, 2024
Summary
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.
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.
26V332000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 21, 2026
Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID
- Campaign number
- 26V332000
- Report date
- May 21, 2026
Summary
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.
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 NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
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