repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2021 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 148 owner complaints about the 2021 Honda Civic, most often about the steering. 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 October 30, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Chanokchon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Honda Civic has problems
148 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Steering1 crash/fire/injury
33Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
11Lane departure
9Air bags
6Vehicle speed control
5Engine
4Fuel/propulsion system
2112 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 67 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 11 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 2 |
| Engine | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 21 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 Honda Civic 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 · 2025 Q2
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of 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 Civic 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2021 Honda Civic safety ratings
2021 Honda CIVIC 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 (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
“My 2021 Honda Civic experiences intermittent steering resistance. At approximately 0- plus speed, the steering feels sticky at or near TDC of the steering wheel, requiring a little nudge. to correct it. It occurs frequent during warm and/or humid conditions. The vehicle has approximately 81,000…
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…
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…
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