This page covers 2 recalls, 11 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Honda CR-Z.
33–36 mpg combined
6.5–7.1 L/100km
Two Seaters
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
For the 2013 Honda CR-Z, the dominant complaint pattern centers on the airbag system. Owners frequently report the airbag warning light illuminating unexpectedly, with diagnostics pointing to a failed SRS control unit. Multiple owners describe being told the entire SRS unit needs replacement, and several say they were denied manufacturer coverage for the repair cost. A smaller number of owners report difficulty getting the repair completed due to parts availability. The seat belt and powertrain systems each account for a single report, making them isolated rather than recurring concerns. The SRS warning light triggering and the subsequent out-of-pocket repair dispute are the consistent thread across most of the complaints filed for this model year.
11
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database.
The 2013 Honda CR-Z has 2 recalls, both concerning the driver's frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, risking serious injury or death.
These two recalls cover the same underlying defect. If the airbag deploys in a crash, the inflator can explode rather than inflate normally, scattering sharp metal shards toward the driver and any other occupants.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
At a glance
What can fail
Moisture can seep into the dual-stage driver frontal air bag inflator over time, potentially causing it to rupture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
