repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2021 Honda Civic Type RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 12 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda Civic Type R, most often about the engine. It is covered by 2 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 October 28, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda Civic Type R has problems
12 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine
3Electrical system
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2021 Honda Civic Type R 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.
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 Civic Type R 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 Civic Type R median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Civic Type R owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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.
Own a 2021 Civic Type R?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.