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2021 Kzrv SporttrekProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2021 Kzrv Sporttrek, most often about the tires. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-397 the manufacturer reports only 11% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 11%Owner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Tires

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 22, 2024. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Kzrv Sporttrek has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2021 Kzrv Sporttrek 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.

36%repaired · 2024 Q1

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 22V-289 · May 2, 2022 · 11,906 vehicles · 4,272 repaired

Risk. A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

31%repaired · 2024 Q1

Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Recall 21V-670 · Aug 27, 2021 · 34,345 vehicles · 10,673 repaired

Risk. Increased propane pressure can enlarge the flames in gas appliances, increasing the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

11%repaired · 2023 Q2

Appliance: electric water heater

Recall 21V-397 · May 26, 2021 · 117 vehicles · 13 repaired

Risk. Inadequate wiring protection can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 Kzrv.

Best & worst years

2021 vs. every other Sporttrek 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 Sporttrek median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
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In owners' words

What Sporttrek owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Tire Blowout Information Tire Type: Lionshead - Ridgeway Sport ST ST 225 / 75 R 15 Original Tires on 2021 Sport Trek 327VIK Purchased From: Southern RV Of McDonough, GA Purchase Date: [XXX] Milage on Tires at Event: >4000 miles Vehicle stored on Owners Property Incident Information [XXX] Driving…
Complaint 11595869 · Jun 22, 2024
I had 3 of these same tire blow within a week and a half of each other. All 3 tires were installed new on my camper trailer at factory. The camper was purchased in August 2021. The tires are Castle Rock ST Radial 226 size ST225/75/ R15. It appears the sidewalls failed leading to tread separation…
Complaint 11532121 · Jul 13, 2023

Own a 2021 Sporttrek?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.