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severe Owners of the 2021 Honda CR-V have filed 12 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →
| Model year | airbags complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 CR-V | 33 |
| 2018 CR-V | 18 |
| 2019 CR-V | 23 |
| 2020 CR-V | 45 |
| 2021 CR-V (this page) | 12 |
| 2023 CR-V | 3 |
| 2025 CR-V | 4 |
All 2 active airbags recalls on this vehicle land at critical or severe — none classified moderate.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering airbags on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating the faulty component. In most situations, the SRS Unit should be last on the list of components to replace. Here is a quick tip for troubleshooting a faulty seat weight sensor.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners describe two distinct airbag problems in 2021 CR-Vs. First, multiple crash incidents where airbags failed to deploy: a 4-car pileup from rear-end collision, a rear-end crash into another vehicle, and a tree-impact collision at approximately 1,800 miles—all with no airbag activation. In the 4-car pileup, the driver's seatbelt also failed to lock while the passenger belt worked normally.
Second, owners are stuck in a parts limbo with NHTSA Recall 24V064000 (airbags). Multiple owners received recall notifications but cannot get the repair done because parts remain backordered at dealerships. Owners report the manufacturer has far exceeded reasonable timeframes for repair completion. One owner was told the dealer won't perform work without a second recall notification. A separate owner experienced an airbag fault message at 4,000 miles; the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired but the fault returned, and Honda told the owner the vehicle wasn't covered by any recall.
One narrative involved a Tesla incident unrelated to the CR-V itself.
Same Honda CR-V airbags reports on nearby years: 2018 · 2019 · 2020
In multiple crash events, airbags did not deploy when impact occurred. Owner reports include a rear-end collision with a 4-car pileup and a rear-end crash into another vehicle. Both incidents involved significant impact but resulted in no airbag activation.
When: At time of crash; no specific mileage reported
Symptoms owners cite: Airbags do not deploy during collision; Vehicle continues forward with no restraint assist; Seatbelt may fail to lock (report #8: driver belt did not lock, passenger belt did lock)
Airbag system fault code displayed on dashboard. Vehicle was diagnosed and repaired but the fault message reappeared. Manufacturer stated the vehicle was not included in a recall despite the persistent fault condition.
When: Approximately 4,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Air bag fault message displayed on dashboard; Fault condition returns after repair attempt
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle was diagnosed and repaired but continued to experience failure
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer informed contact vehicle was not included in a recall
Multiple owners received recall notification NHTSA Campaign 24V064000 for airbag issues but were unable to complete the recall repair due to parts unavailability on extended backorder. Owners report manufacturer exceeded reasonable timeframe for recall completion. One owner was told repair would not be performed without a second recall notification.
When: At time of recall notification; no specific crash or mileage trigger
Symptoms owners cite: Parts for recall repair unavailable at dealership; Extended delays in repair scheduling; Dealer communication stating parts on backorder; Dealer requesting second recall notification before proceeding
Repairs/costs cited: Recall parts distribution disconnect noted by multiple owners
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Campaign Number 24V064000 (Air Bags); parts unavailable, distribution issues acknowledged
Vehicle spun and crashed into multiple trees after driver applied emergency braking to avoid deer in roadway. Airbags did not deploy despite what would typically be a significant impact. Vehicle was totaled by insurance. Owner sustained injuries requiring medical attention.
When: Approximately 1,800 miles
Symptoms owners cite: No airbag deployment during tree collision impact; Owner sustained injuries
Repairs/costs cited: Vehicle totaled; details of repair unknown
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
Based on the 12 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 11,000 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 2 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.