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2014 Honda CR-Z problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2014 Honda CR-Z — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

In government crash testing it earned 4 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

4

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

4

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2014 compare to other CR-Z years?

CR-Z NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted54 complaints2011: 54 complaints2012: 8 complaints2013: 14 complaints2014: 4 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 2 complaints
CR-Z NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all CR-Z years to avoid →

What are the most common 2014 Honda CR-Z problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags375%
Electrical System125%

Does the 2014 Honda CR-Z have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

16V061000AirbagsFebruary 3, 2016 · 2,232,187 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CR-Z. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · March 25, 2016

“HONDA CASE 16244298. HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 20-030. 2014 Honda CRZ Ex. They used the EXACT SAME PART in 2014 with the honda civic and the honda crz. The problem is INSIDE THE PART with a bad solder. I get the exact same problem, exact same code. The problem is INSIDE the inverter used on both cars,…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · March 20, 2026

2014 Honda CR-Z — common questions

Is the 2014 Honda CR-Z reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2014 Honda CR-Z have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2014 Honda CR-Z. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2014 Honda CR-Z under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda CR-Z years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the CR-Z years to avoid are 2011. The cleanest record among CR-Z years belongs to 2016.

How safe is the 2014 Honda CR-Z?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2014 Honda CR-Z earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.