How common are steering complaints on the 2021 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA lists 111 steering complaints for the 2021 CR-V, which is 34% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year, one of the higher shares among CR-V model years reported.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V steering problem?

No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2021 CR-V, despite the complaint volume.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2021 CR-V is 40,000 miles.

Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 CR-V?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 4 injuries to steering complaints on the 2021 CR-V, with no fires reported.

2021 Honda CR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 111 steering complaints for the 2021 Honda CR-V, 34% of all 330 complaints filed for that model year. Owners report a sticky, non-centering steering rack and sudden lane-assist steering intervention, with a median failure mileage of 40,000. Four crashes and four injuries are linked to this area, and no related recall exists.

Steering complaints: 111; 34% of 330
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 40,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel sticks or resists turning at highway speeds, especially above 45 mph, then suddenly frees up and requires over-correction.
Wheel fails to return to center after a left turn, sometimes with an audible clicking noise, and is described as worse in warm weather or after extended driving.
Some owners report the steering rack itself as the diagnosed faulty part, occasionally after an axle was replaced first.
Lane-assist system reportedly took over steering unexpectedly during hydroplaning or debris-avoidance situations, leading to loss of control and crashes.
In at least one case the steering wheel reportedly would not turn at all at moderate speed (around 30-35 mph), resulting in a crash into a pole.

When 2021 Honda CR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint May 3, 2021, latest Sep 6, 2026.

111 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2026 (12).

Steering recalls for the 2021 Honda CR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by CR-V model year

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

200523 (5%)
200617 (4%)
200731 (3%)
200870 (7%)
200915 (4%)
201014 (3%)
201110 (2%)
201235 (9%)
201315 (4%)
201415 (3%)
201545 (7%)
201617 (4%)
201764 (4%)
2018325 (15%)
2019195 (18%)
202041 (12%)
2021111 (34%)
2022137 (53%)
2023325 (63%)
2024126 (32%)
202551 (21%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2021 Honda CR-V?: NHTSA lists 111 steering complaints for the 2021 CR-V, which is 34% of the 330 total complaints filed for that model year, one of the higher shares among CR-V model years reported.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda CR-V steering problem?: No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls listed for steering on the 2021 CR-V, despite the complaint volume.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2021 CR-V is 40,000 miles.
Have steering issues caused crashes or injuries on the 2021 CR-V?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 4 injuries to steering complaints on the 2021 CR-V, with no fires reported.