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2021 Honda CR-V Specs

The 2021 CR-V covered here uses a 190 hp 1.5L turbo four with a CVT and front- or all-wheel drive. It is EPA-rated at 30 mpg combined with FWD and 29 mpg with AWD.

1 version · 5th gen · Updated Sep 2026

Oil capacity
3.7 qt
Tire size
235/65R17
MPG combined
30 mpg

Versions #versions

Shared by all 2021 CR-VS #shared

Lug nut torque 80 lb-ft

Recalls #recalls

  • Seat weight sensor may cause unintended air bag deployment

    NHTSA 26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · Passenger seat weight sensor

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can make the air bags deploy unintentionally in a crash.

  • Passenger air bag may not be switched off

    NHTSA 24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024 · Passenger seat weight sensor

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the passenger air bag may not be suppressed when it should be.

  • Fuel pump may fail

    NHTSA 23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023 · Fuel pump

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

  • Child-seat locking mode may release

    NHTSA 21V900000 · Nov 18, 2021 · Rear center seat belt

    The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt may deactivate, leaving a child seat unsecured.

FAQ

What is the lug nut torque on a 2021 Honda CR-V?

Honda specifies 80 lb-ft (108 N·m) for the wheel nuts.

What size tires does a 2021 CR-V have?

235/65R17 on the LX and Special Edition, 235/60R18 on the EX and EX-L, and 235/55R19 on the Touring.

How big is the gas tank on a 2021 CR-V?

14.0 gallons.

Sources: 2021 Honda CR-V Owner's Manual, 2021 Honda CR-V Specifications & Features (Honda News), EPA fueleconomy.gov, NHTSA recalls. Updated Sep 2026.