2021 Honda Accord problems and complaints
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Accord. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (68), Forward Collision Avoidance (62), Unknown Or Other (57).
Key takeaways
- 246 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 68 | 28% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 62 | 25% |
| Unknown Or Other | 57 | 23% |
| Engine | 39 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 31 | 13% |
| Lane Departure | 16 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 | 6% |
| Power Train | 14 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Steering | 8 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System,lane Departure - filed 2026-10-28
I am submitting this complaint regarding an ongoing safety concern with my 2021 Honda Accord. Multiple lights indicate engine system problems which includes, check engine light, car jerks at acceleration, seat sensor recall. I took my vehicle to multiple shops including the Honda Dealership. However, they were unsucces...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-18
Vehicle: 2021 Honda Accord Sport Subject: Intermittent Electrical Malfunctions, Multiple Safety Warnings, and Loss of Acceleration I am reporting ongoing safety concerns involving my 2021 Honda Accord Sport. On multiple occasions, my vehicle has displayed several dashboard warnings, including brake system, electric p...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-10-17
Electrical problems that causes damages to the engine and problems with acceleration.
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More for the 2021 Honda Accord
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.