CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda Accord has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 1 fire, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (76 reports).
2021 Honda Accord 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.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 problems
Problem areas named in the 246 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 76 |
| Electrical System | 68 |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 |
| Engine | 39 |
| Service Brakes | 29 |
| Lane Departure | 22 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Power Train | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
What owners report
I am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing safety concern with my 2021 Honda Accord. Multiple lights indicate engine system problems which includes, check engine light, car jerks at acceleration, seat sensor recall. I took my vehicle to multiple shops including the Honda Dealership. However, they were unsuccessful to identify the cause. Multiple problems such as Turbo, belt, fuel system problem constantly comes up. I have attempted to take my vehicle for the recall, which was scheduled, however after waiting 4hrs, the dealership stated they did not have the parts. I am concerned about the potential risk to myself, my daughter and my passengers and believe these issues warrant furthe
Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord Sport Subject: Intermittent Electrical Malfunctions, Multiple Safety Warnings, and Loss of Acceleration I am reporting ongoing safety concerns involving my 2021 Honda Accord Sport. On multiple occasions, my vehicle has displayed several dashboard warnings, including brake system, electric parking brake, vehicle stability assist, hill-start assist, adaptive cruise control, and electric power steering warnings. These warnings have appeared intermittently in the past and sometimes disappeared on their own. On October 18, 2026, while traveling on the highway at approximately 65 mph, these warnings had already been displayed for approximately 30 minutes to an hour wh
Electrical problems that causes damages to the engine and problems with acceleration.
Infotainment System glitching: "ghost touch"; the screen is not registering my touches and randomly selecting/pushing buttons all on its own. Took it to Honda dealership and they have no answer or fix. This happens from time to time while driving, causing a huge safety concern. Extremely distracting to me, the driver. Everywhere I go to get answers, I only get "issue is known to manufacturer but no fix available; they are currently working on a fix". This has happened multiple times intermittently since I've purchased the vehicle in 2021.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle hesitated and then accelerated; however, the vehicle then failed to accelerate above 20 MPH. Several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife drove the vehicle to a safe location and parked. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine started and then shut off. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump failure requiring fuel pump replacement. The contact referenced a recall with a similar failure de
2021 Honda Accord questions
Does the 2021 Honda Accord have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; 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?
Based on 246 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (76), Electrical System (68), Unknown Or Other (57).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Honda Accord 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.