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recalls
The Honda CR-Z has 3 recalls covering 2.24 million vehicles as reported; model year 2011 is covered by the most (3). The 2016 Honda CR-Z earned 4 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 6 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
3
Most for 2011: 3
Units affected
2.24M
As reported
Overall stars
4 of 5
Model year 2016
Complaints, 12 mo
6
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2016
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2014 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2013 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2012 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2011 | 3 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Honda CR-Z, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
6 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags36
- Structure9
- Electrical system8
- Unknown or other8
- Power train6
- Seat belts4
- Steering4
- Complaints
- 68
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- People injured
- 7
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Honda CR-Z by component
- Air bags2 · 2.23M units
- Power train1 · 5,626 units
Honda CR-Z recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 | Acura ILX, RDX, RL, TL and 6 more (2005-2015): Air bagsNo. 19V500000 | Fire | 1,558 |
| Feb 3, 2016 | Acura ILX, RDX, RL, TL and 7 more (2005-2016): Air bagsNo. 16V061000 | Crash risk | 2,232,187 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | Honda CR-Z (2011): Power trainNo. 11V458000 | Crash risk | 5,626 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2016 Honda CR-Z recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2016 Honda CR-Z. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Honda CR-Z have?
3 recalls cover the Honda CR-Z, for 2.24 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Honda CR-Z?
4 of 5 stars overall (3 HB): frontal crash 4, side crash 3 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Honda CR-Z?
Air bags: named in 36 of the 68 safety complaints about the Honda CR-Z, then structure (9). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.