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2021 Honda CR-V Lane Departure Problems

NHTSA lists 17 Lane Departure complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, 5% of its 330 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 1 injury reported. No related recalls exist for this problem area. Median mileage at failure was 18,000.

Lane Departure complaints
17
5% of 330
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
18,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical lane departure system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the lane-keep assist system pulling or jerking the steering wheel unexpectedly while driving at highway speed.
  • Some describe the system failing to distinguish road salt or faded lane markings from actual lines, causing unwanted steering correction.
  • Several owners say lane assist activated during wet or slick road conditions and caused loss of control, in one case leading to a crash and airbag deployment.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel resisting turning inputs needed to stay centered in the lane, with an audible click when force was applied.
  • A separate report describes the vehicle unexpectedly downshifting on its own while lane-keep assist and cruise control were active.

When 2021 Honda CR-V lane departure system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2022, latest Aug 11, 2026.

2021 Honda CR-V lane departure complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2022Apr 2022Jul 2023May 2024Jul 2024Feb 2025Dec 2025May 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2025 (2).

Lane Departure recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Lane Departure complaints by CR-V model year

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

  1. 20050 (0%)
  2. 20060 (0%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20080 (0%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 20120 (0%)
  9. 20130 (0%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 20154 (1%)
  12. 20161 (0%)
  13. 201738 (2%)
  14. 201845 (2%)
  15. 201924 (2%)
  16. 20209 (3%)
  17. 202117 (5%)
  18. 202212 (5%)
  19. 202330 (6%)
  20. 202425 (6%)
  21. 202511 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Lane Departure complaints does NHTSA have for the 2021 Honda CR-V?
NHTSA lists 17 complaints in the Lane Departure area for the 2021 CR-V, which is 5% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for lane-keep assist on the 2021 Honda CR-V?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Lane Departure complaints for the 2021 CR-V.
Did the lane-keep assist issue cause any crashes?
Yes, NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 1 injury linked to Lane Departure complaints on the 2021 CR-V.
At what mileage do lane-keep assist problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Lane Departure complaints on the 2021 CR-V is 18,000 miles.
How does the 2021 CR-V compare to other years for this issue?
The 2021 CR-V's share of complaints tied to Lane Departure is 5%, higher than earlier years like 2017 (2%) and 2019 (2%), but similar to 2022 (5%) and lower than 2023 and 2024 (6% each).

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.