Vehicle recall 21V900000 · November 18, 2021
Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid and 4 more models
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V900000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 18, 2021
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- ABS, BBT, NBQ, RBR
- Owner notification
- January 14, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,346
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seat belts › Rear/other › Retractor
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Accord (2021): 2021
- Honda Accord Hybrid (2021): 2021
- Honda CR-V (2021): 2021
- Honda CR-V Hybrid (2022): 2022
- Honda Insight (2022): 2022
- Honda Ridgeline (2021): 2021
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