Worst 2021 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Accord.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 44 | 5 | — | 9,167 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 38 | 3 | 1 | 61,296 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 24 | 3 | — | — | |
| Brakes | 24 | 2 | — | 38,387 mi | |
| Airbags | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 3 | — | 17,817 mi | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Automatic Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Honda Accord
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,244,920 vehicles.
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.
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.
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
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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