CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda Civic Type R has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2021 Honda Civic Type R 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.
Most common 2021 Honda Civic Type R problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
I recently discovered that coolant has been leaking into two of my cylinders, causing an overheating issue. The Honda dealership tells me this is a known issue for their engines for that year range, so much so that an extended warranty has been added to all other engines but there is a carve out for the Type-R. The same damage is occurring and they know about it but they are failing to address it. I am a lawyer and I will also be working on putting together other owners to certify a class if this route is not successful. I first became aware of it based on a rev match error and an emissions system error being thrown at the same time, and then the engine started to overheat when it was sta
Head Gasket failure, coolant was found while inspecting a spark plug at my local Honda dealership. Noticed spark plug in cylinder 2 was damaged. Stuck a camera down to find coolant mixed with oil.
While operating my 2021 Honda Civic Type R (VIN: [XXX] ) in high-ambient temperatures (approximately 95°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of motive power during acceleration while exiting a busy intersection. This resulted in an immediate engine stall in the path of oncoming traffic, creating a severe risk of a collision. Following the stall, the vehicle was extremely difficult to restart. Once restarted, it entered a 'limp home' mode with a severely restricted RPM limit and multiple dashboard warnings, including 'Emissions System Problem' and 'Rev Match System Problem.' A diagnostic scan performed immediately after the incident revealed a DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pres
Misfire in cylinder 4 led to head gasket failure. The problem was diagnosed at the dealership, and there is an active TSB for this issue - however my vehicle is not covered.
Entertainment system turns on and off while driving suspected bad alternator.
2021 Honda Civic Type R questions
Does the 2021 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Passenger Airbag May Deploy or Fail to Suppress. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Electrical System (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Honda Civic Type R 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.