Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Honda CR-V

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 159 owner complaints on file.

Honda CR-V, 1999–2001 generation
Pictured: the 1999–2001 generation. OSX, Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V027000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
875,966
Reported to NHTSA
2020-01-17
Owners notified
2020-10-01

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2001-2002 Acura 3.2CL, 2000-2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2000-2001 Acura 3.2TL, Honda CR-V and Honda Odyssey, 2001-2002 Acura MDX and 2000 Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Coupe, and Civic Sedan vehicles. These vehicles may have received a replacement driver frontal air bag module as part of a vehicle repair. Due to a manufacturing issue, the replacement NADI inflator may absorb moisture, causing the inflator to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air bags in the vehicles, replacing the driver frontal air bag inflator with an inflator of a different design, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags49—
Engine and engine cooling: engine1282,976 mi
Engine9103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling876,344 mi
Electrical system6158,580 mi
Tires6131,000 mi
Unknown or other5115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system387,185 mi
Equipment359,800 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner359,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages360,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly3157,000 mi
Air bags: frontal250,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift2—
Power train244,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission238,888 mi
Power train: clutch assembly2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seats2—
Suspension2104,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt226,900 mi
Vehicle speed control2134,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear275,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls229,000 mi
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1159,600 mi
Exterior lighting155,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1—
Fuel system, gasoline117,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch162,000 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Service brakes1281,197 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components1—
Steering130,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Structure: body1100,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate175,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1160,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1175,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window175,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels1—

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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All Honda CR-V recalls by year

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