YearToAvoid

2013 Honda CR-V Airbags Problems

NHTSA has logged 27 airbag complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, 7% of its 382 total complaints, tied to 9 crashes and 7 injuries. No airbag-specific recalls are listed for this model year in the data provided.

Airbags complaints
27
7% of 382
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
36,300 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the driver or passenger airbag failing to deploy during moderate to high-speed frontal or side impacts.
  • Some describe the airbag deploying but tearing or deflating too quickly, causing cuts and burns to the arms and hands.
  • Others report the passenger side airbag warning light illuminating with no clear cause, even with no one seated in the passenger seat.
  • Several complaints describe airbags deploying with a delay of about a minute after impact instead of immediately.
  • A few owners linked airbag non-deployment to a malfunctioning ABS module that also affected braking.
  • One complaint mentioned a Takata-related recall inquiry after receiving a notification alert.

When 2013 Honda CR-V airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 20, 2013, latest Mar 10, 2026.

2013 Honda CR-V airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2013Dec 2014May 2015Jun 2016Nov 2017May 2018Sep 2019Jun 2025
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2013 to Mar 2026; peak Dec 2017 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by CR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005129 (27%)
  2. 200674 (19%)
  3. 2007267 (30%)
  4. 2008325 (34%)
  5. 2009176 (46%)
  6. 2010217 (45%)
  7. 2011295 (53%)
  8. 201230 (7%)
  9. 201327 (7%)
  10. 201432 (5%)
  11. 201525 (4%)
  12. 201632 (8%)
  13. 201736 (2%)
  14. 201821 (1%)
  15. 201979 (7%)
  16. 202047 (13%)
  17. 202114 (4%)
  18. 20222 (1%)
  19. 20236 (1%)
  20. 20244 (1%)
  21. 20257 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2013 Honda CR-V have?
NHTSA lists 27 airbag complaints for the 2013 Honda CR-V, which makes up 7% of the 382 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an airbag recall for the 2013 Honda CR-V?
The data provided shows no related recalls listed for the airbag component on the 2013 Honda CR-V.
Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2013 CR-V?
Yes. NHTSA data tied to airbag complaints on the 2013 CR-V shows 9 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2013 CR-V?
The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2013 Honda CR-V is 36,300 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Is the 2013 CR-V worse for airbag complaints than other CR-V years?
No. NHTSA data shows the 2010 and 2011 CR-V had far more airbag complaints (217 and 295, or 45% and 53% of their totals), making the 2013 model's 7% share comparatively low.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.