Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Safety Recalls in 2021
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 13 safety recalls made by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 16, 2021
(Campaign #: KN1)
Radiator Cap May Leak or Spray Hot Coolant
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 (CMX1100) motorcycles. The radiator cap may have been improperly formed during manufacturing, which could create an insufficient seal.
NHTSA ID: 21V987000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,022
Consequence Summary:
An insufficiently sealed radiator cap may leak or spray hot coolant, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the radiator cap and refill any lost coolant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2022. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KN1.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.21
December 2, 2021
(Campaign #: BBY, NBW, OBX)
Driveshaft May Fail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Acura RDX and 2022 CR-V Hybrid vehicles. A component in the right or left front driveshaft may have been improperly heat-treated, which could result in driveshaft failure.
NHTSA ID: 21V939000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 279
Consequence Summary:
Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, or cause the vehicle to roll away when parked if the parking brake is not applied. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the right or left front driveshaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BBY, NBW, and OBX.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.04
November 29, 2021
(Campaign #: PBV)
Hood May Open While Driving
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may become damaged and separate from the hood, which can result in the hood opening while driving.
NHTSA ID: 21V932000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 724,826
Consequence Summary:
A hood that opens while driving can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will either repair the hood latch striker, or replace the hood if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PBV.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.29
November 18, 2021
(Campaign #: KN0)
Insufficient Fuel May Cause Stall
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 NC750XD motorcycles equipped with 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmissions. The fuel injection control module software may be programmed incorrectly, which can result in insufficient fuel when stopping, or accelerating from a stop.
NHTSA ID: 21V901000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 357
Consequence Summary:
Insufficient fuel can cause a stall, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reprogram the fuel injection and dual clutch transmission software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2022. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KN0.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.07
November 18, 2021
(Campaign #: ABS, BBT, NBQ, RBR)
Seat Belt Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 21V900000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 4,346
Consequence Summary:
An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 85.4
October 14, 2021
(Campaign #: KM8)
Gearshift Pedal Arm Welded Improperly
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Trail 125 (CT125A) motorcycles. The gearshift pedal arm weld may fail, possibly resulting in the pedal breaking off the motorcycle.
NHTSA ID: 21V804000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,181
Consequence Summary:
A broken or detached gearshift pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the gearshift pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM8.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.99
September 29, 2021
(Campaign #: HBL)
Pinhole in Tire Sidewall / FMVSS 139
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles equipped with Bridgestone tires. The affected vehicles may have a tire that contains a pinhole, causing a slow air leak. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
NHTSA ID: 21V768000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 181
Consequence Summary:
A slow air leak can affect tire performance, and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect all four tires and replace the tire if a pinhole is found, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 24, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HBL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.2
September 2, 2021
(Campaign #: KM6)
ABS Modulator May Leak Brake Fluid
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CB500X and CBR500R ABS motorcycles. Excessive grease in the ABS modulator may collect debris, which can get stuck in the check valve and cause a brake fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 21V690000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 262
Consequence Summary:
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the lot number on the ABS modulator, and replace the modulator as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM6.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 36.26
June 7, 2021
(Campaign #: YBE)
Second Row Outboard Seats May Not Lock
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 Odyssey vehicles. The second-row outboard seats may have deformed seat rail locking mechanisms, which could prevent the seat rails from locking into place.
NHTSA ID: 21V432000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 649
Consequence Summary:
A seat that is not locked into place can move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both second-row outboard seat frames, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YBE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.53
May 24, 2021
(Campaign #: KM3)
Dim Rear Reflector Lens/FMVSS 108
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 21V382000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 28,528
Consequence Summary:
A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.59
April 8, 2021
(Campaign #: KL9)
Rear Cushion Connecting Plate(s) May Break
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. The rear cushion connecting plate(s) may have been installed incorrectly, which may cause the plate(s) to break.
NHTSA ID: 21V249000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
Broken plate(s) may cause a sudden drop to the vehicle height, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace both rear cushion connecting plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KL9.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.28
March 25, 2021
(Campaign #: Multiple Codes)
Fuel Pump May Fail
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
NHTSA ID: 21V215000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 624,552
Consequence Summary:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.5
March 11, 2021
(Campaign #: UA2)
Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Passport and Pilot vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
NHTSA ID: 21V165000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,093
Consequence Summary:
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation, which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four tires and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 22, 2021. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UA2.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.74
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