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Honda CR-Z VIN Check

NHTSA holds 61 owner complaints on the Honda CR-Z from 46 production runs; the worst run has 4, the typical one 1.3.

NHTSA complaint records · 61 complaints · 46 runs · 2011–2016 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported CR-Z run is JHMZF1D61BS (2011 builds) with 4 complaints, 3.1× the typical run. Air bags problems make up 51% of reports; 2011 is the worst model year at 1.7 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for CR-Z model years 2011–2015.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Honda CR-Z has 46 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 26% of every CR-Z complaint on file.

FIG.01·Honda CR-Z — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
JHMZF1D61BS••••••201142—
JHMZF1D66BS••••••20114——
JHMZF1C6XBS••••••201131—
JHMZF1D60BS••••••20113——
JHMZF1D6XBS••••••20112——
JHMZF1C62FS••••••20152——
JHMZF1D63BS••••••20112——
JHMZF1D40DS••••••20132——
JHMZF1D68BS••••••201121—
5J6RE3H34BL••••••20111——
JHMZF1C60BS••••••20111——
JHMZF1D63GS••••••20161——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 34 CR-Z runs has 1 complaint or fewer.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Honda CR-Z the gap between build years is 1.7×: a 2011 car draws 1.7 complaints per run, a 2012 one 1.

FIG.02·Honda CR-Z — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20151.2651
2014144—
20131.11091
2012177—
20111.732195
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2011 at 1.7 complaints per run; lightest is 2012 at 1.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 51% of everything Honda CR-Z owners report: Air Bags, 36 of 61 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Honda CR-Z — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Air Bags364—
Unknown Or Other71—
Structure61—
Power Train5——
Electrical System51—
Seat Belts44—
Steering41—
Service Brakes31—
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 3 recall campaigns on the Honda CR-Z; the 3 below cover build years 2011 to 2015. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Honda CR-Z — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
16V061000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2011–2015
19V500000Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module2011–2015
11V458000Power Train2011
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

16V061000 was opened in 2016 on cars built from 2011: 5 years on the road before the recall.

How serious were they

Of the 61 reports on the Honda CR-Z, 11.5% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.

FIG.06·Honda CR-Z — complaint severity
OutcomeHonda CR-ZAll vehicles
Complaints filed611,115,966
Involved a crash7 (11.5%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire0 (0%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported758,013
Deaths reported02,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Crash-related reports run 98% above the all-vehicle rate.

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Honda CR-Z share of that is 61 complaints over 46 runs, 0.01% of everything on record.

Everything on the Honda CR-Z
Recalls10 campaignsFuel economy36 mpg bestReliability4.0/5Common problems68 complaintsDimensionsSize, weight, generationsCargo space10 cu ftUsed prices109 listingsWhat yours is worthValue by year & mileageInsurance costEstimated per yearWindow stickerOriginal Monroney labelDecode a VINWhat each character meansAbout this car2011–2016

Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Honda CR-Z VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 61 NHTSA complaints from 46 CR-Z runs and 3 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which CR-Z production run has the most complaints?

JHMZF1D61BS, a 2011 build, with 4 complaints, 2 of them after a crash. The typical CR-Z run has 1.3.

Which CR-Z years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2011 is heaviest at 1.7 complaints per run and 2012 lightest at 1.

How many CR-Z complaints involve a crash?

11.5% of 61 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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