2021 Honda Accord
3 recalls · 181 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint sys...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RD...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, F...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Recent Complaints
| Date | Component | Description | Crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2026 | Electrical System,unknown or Other | 4 out of 5 times driving the car the infotainment screen with get random touches guiding you to unknown menus or system ... | No | No |
| 03/24/2026 | Power Train,engine | Driving on the highway, my dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Car started having white smoke at tail pipe. Check en... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Electrical System,unknown or Other | ssue: Water intrusion into tail light assembly causing electrical and safety system malfunctions Status: Repaired at o... | No | No |
| 03/15/2026 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Fuel pressure dropped and car stalled | No | No |
| 03/14/2026 | Power Train | A transmission problem occurred shortly after a CVT transmission service was performed at an authorized Honda dealership... | No | No |
| 03/12/2026 | Unknown or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | I am writing to file a complaint on the service that was provided at Vann York Honda. On February 17, 2026, I was retur... | No | No |
| 03/09/2026 | Unknown or Other,engine | I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2021 Honda Accord Sport SE. The issue began at approximately 78,000... | No | No |
| 03/08/2026 | Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes | This has been reported one time before but the situation has gotten worse when driving at approximately 60ish miles per ... | No | No |
| 03/04/2026 | Unknown or Other,engine,fuel/Propulsion System | My vehicle is currently suffering a failed head gasket. I was alerted about this issue from local mechanics and friends ... | No | No |
| 03/03/2026 | Forward Collision Avoidance | There are two locations in the town I live where I am driving under a bridge, and there is a dark shadow on the road fro... | No | No |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Honda Accord has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 181.
The 2021 Honda Accord has a Safety Score of 26/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Honda Accord received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record — review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 14 crash reports on file. There are 1 fire reports.
Contact your nearest Honda dealership to schedule a free recall repair. You can also check your specific vehicle by VIN at NHTSA.gov. Manufacturers are required by law to fix recall-related defects at no cost.
Safety Score is calculated from recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash/fire reports (20%), and safety trend (10%).