Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Honda Accord has 3 recalls, 187 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
187
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 8, 2026
21V900000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The a...
24V064000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Infotainment Center: I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2021 Honda Accord Sport and the on... |
| Apr 27, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | Unknown |
| Apr 19, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Car went into limp mode |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | Head gasket issue please fix this problem for the customers |
| Apr 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 out of 5 times driving the car the infotainment screen with get random touches guiding you to unkn... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | ENGINE | 2021 Honda Accord EX-L, 1.5T turbocharged engine. Within 8 months of purchase at approximately 21,90... |
| Mar 21, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Driving on the highway, my dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Car started having white smoke at... |
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The lights and warnings below popped up on my dash after the engine light had come on and then off a... |
| Mar 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ssue: Water intrusion into tail light assembly causing electrical and safety system malfunctions S... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pressure dropped and car stalled |
| Mar 11, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The USB port in the center console of my 2022 Honda Accord (VIN: [XXX] ) is physically loose and wob... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | This has been reported one time before but the situation has gotten worse when driving at approximat... |
| Feb 26, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | This Honda Accord Sport SE has had electrical problems from the day I received the vehicle. Every ti... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am writing to file a complaint on the service that was provided at Vann York Honda. On February 1... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | ENGINE | All the lights came on in my car and it wouldn’t accelerate. Brought to dealership and they stated i... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The Body Control Module has gone out on my 2021 Honda Accord. Yesterday, when it went out, it affec... |
| Feb 12, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2021 Honda Accord Sport SE. The issue began at ... |
| Feb 7, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I turned my car on and it didn't want to crank up. Once it did crank up every warning light came on.... |
| Feb 2, 2026 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | There are two locations in the town I live where I am driving under a bridge, and there is a dark sh... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ENGINE | Head gasket blew randomly. Just hit 100,000 miles. I was on the highway and my speed just started to... |