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.
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.
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.
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 itPark 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 canât 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
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.
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