2021 Honda Civic
3 recalls · 126 complaints · Safety Score D
Recall History
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, w...
Consequence & Remedy
Consequence: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/05/2026 | Steering | The steering wheel gets stuck in lock position making the steering wheel feel sticky. Issue happens at highway speeds of... | No | No |
| 04/30/2026 | Power Train | The clutch began slipping while driving vehicle. Lost power and could not accelerate while on highway. | No | No |
| 04/22/2026 | Engine | While driving the car began to smoke from under hood and engine stopped. Interior and under hood flooded with smoke and ... | No | Yes |
| 04/14/2026 | Steering,lane Departure | The Steering Gearbox, Electronic Power Steering failed. The steering was resistant and sticks on the highway, causing je... | No | No |
| 03/31/2026 | Steering | There’s a sticky notch in my steering that becomes noticeable at highway speeds. I see later models (2022-) already have... | No | No |
| 03/20/2026 | Tires | I went to my dealership for the recall on November seventh of 2025 and the service crew notified me that my car did not ... | No | No |
| 03/06/2026 | Steering | My steering wheel becomes "sticky" when I am accelerating 40mph and up. It is hard to make minor corrections without pot... | No | No |
| 02/14/2026 | Steering,unknown or Other | Steering wheel seems to "stick" when positioned in the center and "unsticking" it requires extra effort causing the whee... | No | No |
| 02/03/2026 | Lane Departure | The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Steeri... | No | No |
| 01/24/2026 | Steering | Vehicle is experiencing sticky steering. Same as discovered in recall report 24V-744. A ton of 10th generation owners ar... | No | No |
Most Complained-About Components
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2021 Honda Civic has 3 recall campaigns on record with NHTSA. Total complaints filed: 126.
The 2021 Honda Civic has a Safety Score of 31/100 (Grade D). This score factors in recall severity (40%), complaint frequency (30%), crash and fire reports (20%), and trend direction (10%).
The 2021 Honda Civic received a Safety Score of D. This vehicle has a below-average safety record, review the specific recalls and complaints below. There are 5 crash reports on file. There are 2 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%).
Source: NHTSA vehicle recall database, 2026.