CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Honda Civic has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 147 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (66 reports).
2021 Honda Civic 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.
Brakes May Separate From Booster, Risking Loss of Braking
A tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster and brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled at the factory.
Most common 2021 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 147 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 66 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 43 |
| Electrical System | 18 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Lane Departure | 12 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
What owners report
The infotainment and connectivity system in this 2021 Honda Civic EX suffers from critical, persistent hardware and software defects regarding Android Auto. The system continuously and unpredictably disconnects during active operation when wired, and fails to establish or maintain any reliable wireless connection. Due to a personal medical condition (topographical agnosia), I am entirely directionless and completely dependent on real-time turn-by-turn navigation to travel safely. When the infotainment system abruptly cuts out, maps vanish, forcing an immediate, dangerous choice between driving blindly or dangerously diverting visual attention down to a handheld mobile device while navigatin
Sticky/notch feeling when going straight I over correct because of it stiffness of it itâs very dangerous
When it is warm and humid, at highway speeds and slight turns, the steering sticks and the wheel does not recenter on its own. All driver assist features are off when this occurs. It takes additional force to unstick and causes overcorrection in the steering. Symptoms are consistent with the 11th gen civic recalls, yet mine is a 2021 and no recall yet. This is very scary and dangerous at highway speeds, a crash waiting to happen. Issues started before my 3 year/36k mile warranty ran out, and was taken to a Honda dealership which claimed they could not recreate the issue (drove around the block, checked for codes and checked suspension). No repairs were made by the dealership. This issue rema
On September 17, 2026 at approximately 8:00 a.m. I was driving my 2021 Honda civic Lx with my children in the vehicle when multiple warning lights and system malfunction messages suddenly appeared on the dash board. The vehicle appeared to experience an electrical malfunction/ reset while still driving and I suddenly lost normal power- steering assistance. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and control while the vehicle was moving.I was able to call for assistance and when jumper cables were hooked on to battery underneath the vehicles hood the vehicle engine was able to restart, then was able to get the vehicle home without a collision or injury. The sudden loss of steeri
While I am driving there is a stickiness in my steering wheel and it causes me to overcorrect my steering and becomes an issue. Feels dangerous to me. This has gotten worse over time.
2021 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2021 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic: 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; Brakes May Separate From Booster, Risking Loss of Braking. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic?
Based on 147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (66), Forward Collision Avoidance (43), Electrical System (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Honda Civic 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.