HONDA CR-V (2021) recall — Seat Belts
Honda is recalling 2021 CR-Vs with faulty second-row seat belts that may fail to secure child restraints during crashes. Owners must have the seat belt assembly replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2021 CR-Vs because the second-row seat belt assembly can deactivate improperly, leaving child restraints unsecured during crashes. This poses a risk of injury to children in the vehicle. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80461-honda-2021-cr-v-seat-belts-recall-unsecured-child-restraint.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80461-honda-2021-cr-v-seat-belts-recall-unsecured-child-restraint · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V900000
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“Honda 2021 CR-V Seat Belts Recall: Unsecured Child Restraint Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80461-honda-2021-cr-v-seat-belts-recall-unsecured-child-restraint. Based on NHTSA recall #21V900000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V900000).
Why it’s dangerous
The automatic locking retractor in the second-row center seat belt can deactivate unexpectedly. This may leave child restraints unsecured during a crash, increasing injury risk for children.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Honda CR-Vs with the second-row center seat belt assembly are affected. Children in the vehicle are at higher risk if the seat belt fails to secure properly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 CR-V has the second-row center seat belt assembly with an automatic locking retractor. The recall covers vehicles mailed with owner notification letters on January 14, 2022.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to schedule a seat belt replacement at a dealer.
Have Seat Belt Replaced
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Questions people ask
Why is my CR-V being recalled?
The second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can leave child restraints unsecured during crashes.
How do I know if my CR-V is affected?
Check if your 2021 CR-V has the second-row center seat belt assembly with an automatic locking retractor. The recall covers vehicles mailed with owner notification letters on January 14, 2022.
Is there a deadline for fixing this?
The recall remedy does not specify a deadline for replacement; dealers will replace the seat belt assembly free of charge when requested.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V900000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 21V900000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V900000 (November 18, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.