2021 Honda Accord Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord. Part of Generation 10 — 2018–2022.

20202022
Complaints
281
per 10K Sold
13.9
US Sales
202,676
Crashes
25
Fires
1
Injuries
14
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2021 Honda Accord Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#144 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Avg mileage:9,167 mi
Crash-related:5
#238 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:61,296 mi
Crash-related:3
Fires:1
#324 complaints

Engine Problems

Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Accord.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
44
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
9,167
Electrical Faults
38
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
61,296
Engine Problems
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
38,387
Airbags
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
17,817
Lane Departure: Warning
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2021 Honda Accord

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,244,920 vehicles.

24V064000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~750,114 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

23V858000Fuel Pump
~2,490,460 affected

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, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

21V900000Seat Belts:rear/other:retractor
~4,346 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

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2021 Honda Accord — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2021 Honda Accord reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2021 Honda Accord has 281 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord?
Top reported problems: Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (44 complaints, avg 9,167 mi); Electrical Faults (38 complaints, avg 61,296 mi); Engine Problems (24 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Honda Accord?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 33,302 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Accord?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord include 25 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2021 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,244,920 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2021 Honda Accord?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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