The service and repair manual for the 2021 Honda CR-V — 2.0L I4 and 1.5L I4 engines, 12 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC 1.5L I4 — 91 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door · Turbo Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Hybrid Touring Sport Utility 4-Door · LX Sport Utility 4-Door · EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door · Special Edition Sport Utility 4-Door +6 |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 407 complaints · 124 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 CR-V manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 115
- General Information 1,550
- Accessories & Equipment 1,652
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 174
- Body & Frame 536
- Maintenance 76
- Brakes 604
- Restraints 283
- Drivelines & Axles 113
- Steering 185
- Electrical 476
- Suspension 113
- Engine Mechanical 667
- Transmission 281
- Engine Performance 2,526
- Front 328
- Rear 181
- Battery 12
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 CR-V
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 23V858000Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Seat Belts — rear/other › retractor · 21V900000An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification › front passenger · 24V064000An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 407 complaints and Honda has issued 124 technical service bulletins for the 2021 CR-V. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 CR-V manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 CR-V?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.0L I4 and 1.5L I4 across the Hybrid EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Turbo Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, LX Sport Utility 4-Door, EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door, Special Edition Sport Utility 4-Door, Hybrid EX-L Sport Utility 4-Door, Touring Sport Utility 4-Door, Sport Sport Utility 4-Door, Black Edition Sport Utility 4-Door, EX Sport Utility 4-Door, Turbo Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2021 CR-V problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 CR-V, covering fuel system, gasoline, seat belts, air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2021 CR-V wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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