2021 Honda Accord problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 280 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Honda Accord, filed between 2021-03-06 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (73, 26%), electrical system (69, 25%) and engine (45, 16%). Owners reported 16 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2021 Honda Accord complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 73 | 26% | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 69 | 25% | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Unknown or other | 63 | 23% | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Engine | 45 | 16% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 32 | 11% | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 19 | 7% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 6% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power train | 13 | 5% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 3% | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 3% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Forward collision avoidance: 73 complaints
- 73 complaints of 280 (26%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 10 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 7 crashes and 4 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Honda Accord covers this system.
Electrical system: 69 complaints
- 69 complaints of 280 (25%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 18 of them also name the unknown or other; owners reported 3 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Honda Accord covers this system.
Engine: 45 complaints
- 45 complaints of 280 (16%) name the engine.
- 10 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 3 crashes and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Honda Accord covers this system.
Service brakes: 32 complaints
- 32 complaints of 280 (11%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 9 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 3 crashes in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Honda Accord covers this system.
Air bags: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 280 (7%) name the air bags — frontal, side and curtain air bags, their crash sensors and control module.
- 2 of them also name the seats; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2021 Honda Accord; the latest, campaign 26V332000, says: “The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.”
Fuel/propulsion system: 16 complaints
- 16 complaints of 280 (6%) name the fuel/propulsion system — the fuel tank, pump, lines, injectors and fuel-system controls.
- 8 of them also name the engine; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2021 Honda Accord covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 82 |
| 2026 | 76 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names ACCORD, ACCORD HYBRID, model year 2021. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2021 Honda Accord recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2021 Honda Accord's most common problem areas are the forward collision avoidance (73 of 280 complaints), electrical system (69 of 280 complaints) and engine (45 of 280 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA has 280 owner complaints on file for the 2021 Honda Accord, including 16 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Accord's problems?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord; 1 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.