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2011 Honda CR-Z

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

6.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$1,612

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016046

1 February 2016

Transport Canada lists: ILX 2013–2016 · RDX 2007–2015 · RL 2005–2012 · TL 2009–2014 · and 6 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect/replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator. Note: Honda Canada has created a special Airbag Inflator Hotline for immediate assistance. For more information, please contact: For Honda Owners: 1-877-445-7754 For Acura Owners: 1-877-445-9844

269,201 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Engine

Transport Canada recall 2011329 · manufacturer campaign HL28

7 September 2011

Transport Canada lists: CR-Z 2011

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, specific operating conditions (such as extreme temperatures, combined with high battery and accessory loads, and operation near engine stalling speeds), could allow the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to activate the engine stall prevention assist software which, in turn, could inadvertently command the hybrid system's electric motor to rotate the engine in the opposite direction, causing the vehicle to move in the reverse direction of that expected. This could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update the ECU software.

619 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Two-seater
In its class
More efficient than 98% of 64 2011 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
147 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2011 Honda CR-Z have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2011 Honda CR-Z. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2011 Honda CR-Z get?
NRCan rates the 2011 Honda CR-Z at 6.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 147 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2011 Honda CR-Z for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $1,612 in fuel, producing roughly 2,402 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.