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Fuel systemPart report

2021 Honda CR-V Fuel system Problems

Complaints
30about this part
Share
9%of 338 total for the year
Median mileage
21,116miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the fuel system of the 2021 Honda CR-V, 9% of the 338 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,116 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Oil level raised up to above the upper mark on dip stick and smell gasoline. This vehicle has been off and sitting more than a few hours on level ground.”

NHTSA complaint #11402938, filed 2021-03, 233 miles

“I am experiencing the problems that are described in investigation NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: PE25016. When driving on the highway, there have been multiple times (8-10) when the car stops accelerating and the check engine light starts flashing. I am not able to accelerate the car. If it turn the car off for 5-10 minutes, the check engine light stops flashing and I am able to drive the car again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701087, filed 2025-11

“While driving on the highway with my child in the vehicle, all dashboard warning lights suddenly turned on at once. Immediately after, the vehicle began to shake, lose power, and would not accelerate properly. The vehicle was jerking and pulling back and forth, creating a dangerous situation in traffic. I took the vehicle to a mechanic, and they diagnosed a failure of the high-pressure fuel pump and all four spark plugs. The repair cost was $1,436. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735355, filed 2026-05

“On 7/21/2025, the car smelled of rotten eggs. When I got home I checked the Honda website for recalls. There is a recall on the fuel pump for my type of car, but not with my vin number. I researched that if the fuel pump goes without repair it can lead to the catalytic converter needing replaced. So, I went outside to go get some dinner and the car wouldn't start. Everything inside flashed a few times and then went dead. This car is only 4 years old. I believe they've missed my car on their recall list.”

NHTSA complaint #11675264, filed 2025-07

“Since April 2026 my Honda Crv 2021 had been having issues with all the warning lights on my dashboard turning on and off. When all the lights turn on the sensors don’t function the way they supposed to and won’t alert me when I’m getting close to a car or need to make a sudden break. I took it to Autozone to get the codes from the warning lights and also to Honda and both said that I needed to replace, the fuel injectors. I replaced the fuel injectors and the problem still there. It was inspected by Autozone, Honda and also an independent auto shop.”

NHTSA complaint #11746954, filed 2026-06

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202685%
20252911%
2024379%
2023245%
2022114%
2021309%
20204914%
201926324%
201860828%
201737921%
20167218%
2015355%
2014203%
2013154%
201282%
201181%
201071%
200931%
200871%
200751%
200631%
200531%
2004184%
2003123%
2002143%
200111%
199822%
199711%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda CR-V

Steering
114 complaintsForward collision avoidance
88 complaintsOther or unknown
39 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsLane departure
17 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsWheels
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda CR-V

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology