repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2021 Honda Accord HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 14, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
12Forward collision avoidance
10Engine
8Electrical system
5Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
4Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Vehicle speed control
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Seats
1Visibility/wiper
55 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 10 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 8 | 0 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Rear/other: retractor
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2021 vs. every other Accord Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Accord Hybrid median. How we score
'05'07'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid safety ratings
2021 Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
In owners' words
What Accord Hybrid owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
While I was driving on the freeway, the car brakes hard on its own when there were no cars in front of me. This happened twice. Thankfully there were no cars behind me either, otherwise I might have gotten into an accident
Since the first winter after I purchased my vehicle in 2021, typically when cold, but not always, I lose all the Honda Sensing (Advanced Driver Assist Features). The dashboard lights up with the following warnings. - Collision Mitigation Braking System Problem. See Dealer - Road Departure…
I just got off the freeway and coasted down the off-ramp, did not engage the brake nor the acceleration pedals. Suddenly the emergency brake system slammed on the brakes, it slowed me down from about 50 mph to around 20mph. There were no vehicles in front of me for at least 100 yards. It almost…
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