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2021 Honda Accord recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Seat belts | 1 |
Safety recalls4
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 21, 202626V332000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000
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| Feb 1, 202424V064000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V064000
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| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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| Nov 18, 202121V900000 | Seat belts: rear/other retractorAn unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V900000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Accord, Accord Hybrid. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component289
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 74 | 26 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 74 | 26 |
| Unknown or other | 66 | 23 |
| Engine | 47 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 34 | 12 |
| Air bags | 20 | 7 |
| Lane departure | 16 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 6 |
| Power train | 14 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 11 | 4 |
| Steering | 8 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 7 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 1 |
12 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Accord, Accord Hybrid.
Latest reports
- Power train
“I bought my Accord in February of 2026 with only 79k miles (now at 93k). 3 days after purchasing all of these warning lights popped up regarding emissions, brake system, power steering, etc.”
- Electrical system
“Was at a stoplight, came to a complete stop once at a complete stop car completely shut all the way off, losing all electricity no hazard lights. You cannot press down on the brakes to restart the car.”
- Unknown or other
“head unit touch screen will occasionally, uncontrollably create multiple phantom touches all over the screen, multiple per second continuously. driver cannot resolve while in motion.”
Other Honda Accord model years
- 20253 recalls111 complaints
- 20246 recalls228 complaints
- 20239 recalls229 complaints
- 20224 recalls311 complaints
- 20214 recalls289 complaints
- 20206 recalls403 complaints
- 20196 recalls790 complaints
- 20186 recalls2,007 complaints
- 20173 recalls584 complaints
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2021 Honda Accord recall questions
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Accord have?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Honda Accord. The most recent, 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2021 Honda Accord recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Honda Accord?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 74 complaints out of 289 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 17 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Honda Accord?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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