2021 Honda Civic Type R Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R.

20202023
Complaints
13
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2021 Honda Civic Type R Problems

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

#13 complaints

Electrical Faults

#22 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
#32 complaints

Engine Problems

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R.

Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2021 Honda Civic Type R

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~750,114 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.

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2021 Honda Civic Type R — FAQ

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

Is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2021 Honda Civic Type R has 13 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Airbags (2 complaints); Engine Problems (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?
NHTSA complaints for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R include 2 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 1 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 Civic Type R have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 750,114 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 Civic Type R?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

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

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

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