repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2021 Honda AccordProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 247 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda Accord, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 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 November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda Accord has problems
247 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
62Forward collision avoidance8 crash/fire/injury
39Engine3 crash/fire/injury
29Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
16Lane departure
15Air bags
14Power train
14Fuel/propulsion system
9Vehicle speed control
4315 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 68 | 5 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 62 | 8 |
| Engine | 39 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 29 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 0 |
| Air bags | 15 | 1 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 43 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Honda Accord 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 · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Honda Accord safety ratings
2021 Honda ACCORD 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2021 Honda Accord, and the recalls they led to.
- Inadvertent Automatic Emergency BrakingOpen
In owners' words
What Accord owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
Was at a stoplight, came to a complete stop once at a complete stop car completely shut all the way off, losing all electricity no hazard lights. You cannot press down on the brakes to restart the car. You could not do anything. Car lost 100% of power 5 to 10 minutes later, Vehicle shut back on…
My 2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T has an intermittent touchscreen/infotainment malfunction commonly described as “ghost touch” or “phantom touch.” The touchscreen generates inputs on its own without the screen being touched, causing menus and functions to change unexpectedly while the vehicle is…
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