repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 Honda CrosstourProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 49 owner complaints about the 2013 Honda Crosstour, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-502 the manufacturer reports only 36% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Honda Crosstour has problems
49 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
21Steering
6Power train
5Electrical system
5Engine
5Service brakes
4Forward collision avoidance
4Vehicle speed control
2Lane departure
1Fuel system, gasoline
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 21 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 4 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2013 Honda Crosstour recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Crosstour year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Crosstour median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Honda Crosstour safety ratings
2013 Honda Crosstour SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (12.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Crosstour owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Complaint Summary: Steering system failure remains unresolved after Honda warranty repair. Complete loss of electric power steering. Complaint Details: I experienced a sudden and complete loss of electric power steering on my 2013 Honda Crosstour V6. The EPS warning light illuminated, steering…
As I was driving out of the parking garage I could not turn the wheel of my vehicle and almost hit a cement pillar. A light popped on that had a steering wheel and a exclamation mark. This message had never popped up before. I looked in my owners manual and found it was the power steering sign. I…
I was arriving home and when I turned onto my road the steering got impossible to turn. The steering trouble light come on. I stopped the car. We walked home. Next day I went to car and started it. The light was off and steering was back to normal. I live off of a curvey road will this happen…
Own a 2013 Crosstour?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.