Honda CR-V Seat Belt Problems

Seat Belt complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Rear/other
  11
• Front › Buckle assembly
  11
• Front
  10
• Front › Retractor
  6
• Rear/other › Buckle assembly
  3
• Front › Anchorage
  2
• Front › Webbing
  2

Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  5742%
• 25k–50k
  1612%
• 50k–75k
  2115%
• 75k–100k
  1712%
• 100k–150k
  1612%
• 150k+
  107%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while his wife was pulling into a parking space, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated and crashed into the condo building. The contact confirmed that the brakes were applied during the failure, but the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The safety features failed to engage, and the seat belt detached. A bystander testified that the driver was not speeding. The message "Take The vehicle to Dealer for service" was displayed. The driver sustained bruises, but medical assistance was not received. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire or airbag deployment. The vehicle remained at the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 20,790.

The contact owns a 2025 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the lap belt of driver side seat belt would dig into the contact's thighs causing severe pain and discomfort while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that the shape of the lap belt appeared to be the cause of the pain. The contact stated that they were an average-sized person and that the defect was the result of a design error. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the seat belt met FMVSS(Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards). The contact had not inspected the vehicle's other seat belts. The contact attempted to reach the manufacturer but had yet to receive a response. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure was 300.

On 17 July 2026, I was attempting to park in a handicap parking place at May Washington Hospital Center. The outdoor parking lot is to the right of the hospital entrance and consists of several terraced rows with each terrace a few feet below the one above it. I was halfway into the parking space with my foot on the brake when the car (2024 CRV Hybrid Touring) suddenly accelerated. I pushed the brake pedal but it had no effect. There were no warnings from the safety systems. The front driver side hit a light pole which was the only thing that stopped me from going over the curb completely and dropping down onto the car below. The low speed crash still caused a total loss.

The contact owns a 2024 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that the passenger's side rear seat belt failed to remain secured inside the buckle. The contact stated that the seat belt sensor remained illuminated, and the seat belt was not secured. The Part Number was 6155974. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and directed the contact to the dealer for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired. The failure mileage was 39,715.

While driving on the interstate at 60+ speeds, my steering wheel sticks and has locked up causing me to jerk the wheel so hard that I went into another lane and almost wrecked. Initially the issue happened when the car had 31k miles on it and was repaired by Honda under warranty. Now, at 51k the same steering issue is happening again and they are charging me to fix it. The first part replacement only last one year and 5 months. There is a well known issue with Honda CRV steering - why isn't my 2022 CRV included in the recall? The steering wheel also feels like it becomes detached and loose when steering in a parking lot and knocks/pops with hard turns. The drivers side seatbelt doesn't roll back up when disconnected causing it to stay loose and fall in the door way which has caused several large dents in my car due to the seatbelt falling in the door way as I close the door.

When I put my child's car set in the middle, or anyone sitting in my back middle seat the person sitting on the left hand side can not buckle there seat belt because the way that the buckles are put in it has to cross over the buckle for the middle seat. I brought it to the dealership they said there is nothing they can do to fix it that's how all the models are made. It's not safe and not convenient. I only realized this recently when I had my most recent child and actually needed to use all 3 seats with car seats.

The contact owns a 2021 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the seat belt and the steering wheel were deteriorated. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was determined that it was normal wear and tear. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.

I was driving and stopped for traffic, however, I was rear ended and resulted in a 4-car pileup. Upon being rear ended and pushed fast toward the car in front and crashing the car in front, the airbags did not deploy. I had a passenger as well. During the accident the driver seatbelt did not lock, however, the passenger one did lock to prevent harm.

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