CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (17 reports).
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress
A front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, so the system may not switch off the passenger airbag as intended.
Rear Center Seat Belt May Fail to Secure Child Seats
The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt may deactivate improperly.
Most common 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid problems
Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
Most recent incidents on Friday 08/07 car lost power while driving on freeway unable to accelerate, all engine/warning lights came on was thankfully able to pullover and shut off vehicle. This is not first incident this also happened about 5x in 2025 and had car inspected and serviced by Honda dealership each time being told they didnât know what the issue is because the engine light wasnât on at time of appointments. Final visit resulting in them adjusting the intake valves but they were even unsure if this was the correct âfixâ well it did last a year without other incidents until recently, there seems to be a recall on 2023+ models but not my 2021 and this seems like may be simila
My vehicle is currently suffering a failed head gasket. I was alerted about this issue from local mechanics and friends way before it actually happened. I took it to services and regular maintenance even more frequently after that. However, it still failed no matter what. I took it to the dealership, they even admitted that this is a known problem for this generation of vehicle. They still proceeded to ask nearly $7000 to fix it, saying that even though this is a known issue, there was no recalls on the vehicles so they could not waive or deduct the fees.
I purchased my vehicle in March 25th 2024 a message on my dashboard saying engine is too hot so in August of this year I took it to the shop for a diagnosis test and they told me that the car didnât run hot when they drove it so again in October 10th I was driving home and my car lost power on the freeway so I pulled over and then all my lights on the dashboard came on so I took it to the shop on October 13th and they told me that my head gasket was faulty and my coolant system was faulty. To me a major problem should have not happened within a years time and I had my maintenance done on my car like I should have.
I received an initial Honda recall notice on March 2024 regarding a recall and have been trying to reach out Honda dealership to get updates on the parts but they always say its on backorder and they even do not have an option for us to order the parts or place us in que for the next order. Would like to bring this to NHTSA attention and get some help with it.
Occasionally the touch screen will have phantom touches and start randomly acting like it was clicked in random parts. This makes it do random things like switch from navigation to radio to calling random numbers. While driving this is especially distracting and poses a safety hazard. The issue is reported many times online and seems to be common especially when they temperature outside is above 70 degrees.The only solution from Honda seems to be to pay to replace the screen but itâs not a true fix as it can happen again.
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid questions
Does the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Rear Center Seat Belt May Fail to Secure Child Seats. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid?
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (17), Unknown Or Other (10), Engine (10).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.