2021 HONDA ACCORD Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord. This model year has 186 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2021 Honda Accord Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Honda Accord. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 55 | 7 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 40 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 39 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 26 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 25 | 3 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 13 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 3 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Honda Accord. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Car went into limp mode
The lights and warnings below popped up on my dash after the engine light had come on and then off again for about a week. See below, -Emission system problem Avoid heavy acceleration and high speed. See dealer -tpms light -brake system problem -brake hold system problem -elect…
The USB port in the center console of my 2022 Honda Accord (VIN: [XXX] ) is physically loose and wobbly, causing intermittent disconnection of Apple CarPlay. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request. When CarPlay disconnects while driving, I lose access to my navigat…
Head gasket issue please fix this problem for the customers
4 out of 5 times driving the car the infotainment screen with get random touches guiding you to unknown menus or system setting or maybe just to a different radio station. Where I think this becomes a legitimate safety concern (asside from changing vehicle settings like security)…
Driving on the highway, my dashboard lit up like a Christmas tree. Car started having white smoke at tail pipe. Check engine lit blink 5 times. Had 4 kids under 14 years old in car. Almost got hit trying to merge over. Turns out misfire cylinder 4. Head gasket. Only 81,000 miles.…
ssue: Water intrusion into tail light assembly causing electrical and safety system malfunctions Status: Repaired at owner expense (~$800) Concern: Safety‑related defect and potential pattern across vehicles Description of the Issue: My 2021 Honda Accord experienced a fail…
Fuel pressure dropped and car stalled
A transmission problem occurred shortly after a CVT transmission service was performed at an authorized Honda dealership, Classic Honda of Midland in Midland, Texas. After the service, the vehicle began experiencing abnormal noise, vibration, and harsh driving conditions. The ve…
I am writing to file a complaint on the service that was provided at Vann York Honda. On February 17, 2026, I was returning home from work and my car had a hard idle at start up. I was able to drive it home without issue. The next day, February 18, I got in my car and I had an…
I am reporting a serious safety concern involving my 2021 Honda Accord Sport SE. The issue began at approximately 78,000 miles when multiple warning lights suddenly appeared on the dashboard while driving. At the same time, the vehicle began shaking and had difficulty acceleratin…
This has been reported one time before but the situation has gotten worse when driving at approximately 60ish miles per hour but it starts doing it about between 50 and 70 mph when driving and the car is using the regular engine not the EV section. You will randomly lose the abil…
My vehicle is currently suffering a failed head gasket. I was alerted about this issue from local mechanics and friends way before it actually happened. I took it to services and regular maintenance even more frequently after that. However, it still failed no matter what. I took …
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 from the bridge. My car’s accident mitigation braking system turns on at these locations and suddenly brakes the vehicle. This is not safe as people are traveling …
While driving the automatic brake system randomly starts flashing brake across the instrument panel and begins to brake the car. This does this while there are no other vehicles or any type of obstacles near the vehicle. It also, does it at random caution lights for the fire depa…
This Honda Accord Sport SE has had electrical problems from the day I received the vehicle. Every time I went for an oil change at Bommarito Honda I mentioned it to them and they said “yeah the new Hondas do tend to hand a lot of those electrical problems” so with this the proble…
All the lights came on in my car and it wouldn’t accelerate. Brought to dealership and they stated it was a blown head gasket and it was a known problem with the 1.5 turbo cars. There are also 2 others problems that are known problems with these cars and Honda isn’t doing anythin…
The Body Control Module has gone out on my 2021 Honda Accord. Yesterday, when it went out, it affected ALL ADAS Features, in addition to key functionality of the car.
Hello, I have a 2021 Honda Accord Sport 2.0T Engine. The engine has a 2.0 liter turbo. I have had to replace two fuel pumps, which were covered my extended warranty. Another issue that I had to repair, and one that has not fully been resolved is the head gasket. I have been losi…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2021 Honda Accord.
Recalls for 2021 Honda Accord
3 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2021 Honda Accord. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2021 Honda Accord — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2021 Honda Accord reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2021 Honda Accord has 186 NHTSA owner complaints, 14 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (55 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (55 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (40 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (39 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2021 Honda Accord?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Accord?▾
The 2021 Honda Accord has 14 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 186 total NHTSA complaints. 8 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2021 Honda Accord have any recalls?▾
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2021 Honda Accord. The largest issue: SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2021 Honda Accord?▾
The 2021 Honda Accord has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Honda Accord reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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