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2021 Honda Accord Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
214Complaints
4Recalls
14Crashes
1Fires
8Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (23.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.2× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

An open NHTSA investigation (EA24002, opened Apr 2024) covers Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking, but no recall has been issued for it yet.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System51 · 23.8%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking46 · 21.5%Under investigationEA24002
Engine29 · 13.6%No official action
Service Brakes25 · 11.7%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings14 · 6.5%Under investigationEA24002
Air Bags14 · 6.5%RecalledRecall 24V064000 · Recall 26V332000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other50 · 23.4%
ENGINE29 · 13.6%
SERVICE BRAKES25 · 11.7%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS14 · 6.5%
AIR BAGS14 · 6.5%
POWER TRAIN11 · 5.1%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM11 · 5.1%
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST9 · 4.2%

Percentages are the share of the 214 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor

NHTSA campaign 21V900000 · 2021 · reported 11/18/2021

An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“NOTE: the item / malfunction described below is CURRENTLY UNDER RECALL for multiple Honda models but has not YET been recalled for the 2021 Accord…”NHTSA complaint 11625538 — filed 11/15/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Touch screen glitching and beeping, acts as if being touched and scrolls through settings and apps randomly; makes phone calls that can’t easily be disconnected…”NHTSA complaint 11623957 — filed 11/07/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The infotainment system randomly presses all over the screen all the time. This causes tony of issues such as turning on the radio, changing navigation…”NHTSA complaint 11610179 — filed 08/22/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 51 of 214 NHTSA complaints (23.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (50), forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking (46), engine (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Accord have?

214 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 14 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2021 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V900000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2021 Honda Accord's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (EA24002) into forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.