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.
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.
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).