This page covers 4 recalls, 236 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Honda Accord.
33–48 mpg combined
4.9–7.1 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Forward collision avoidance, part of Honda's driver-assistance suite, draws the most complaints on the 2021 Accord by a wide margin. Owners most commonly describe the automatic emergency braking triggering unexpectedly at highway and city speeds, with the car slowing sharply or stopping without any actual obstacle present. Some report the system activates repeatedly under normal driving conditions. The electrical system is the second most-reported area, with owners describing dashboard warning lights illuminating in clusters, infotainment screens freezing or going dark without warning, and multiple systems appearing to fault simultaneously. Engine complaints, while fewer in number, follow a similar pattern: owners report sudden power loss, the vehicle entering a reduced-power state that limits acceleration, and a combination of warning lights, check engine, brake system, and emissions warnings among them, appearing at once, sometimes at highway speeds.
236
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Honda Accord has 4 recalls, the most serious being a front passenger seat sensor defect that can cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly during a crash, raising the risk of injury to the occupant.
The remaining recalls cover seat belts, fuel delivery, and a separate occupant safety concern. On the restraint side, the automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt may deactivate at the wrong time, leaving a child safety seat unsecured. In a crash, a child seat that cannot hold its position puts the child at serious risk. The fuel system recall involves the fuel pump, which can fail while the car is moving and cut engine power without warning, leaving the driver without acceleration and creating a crash hazard in traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The automatic locking mechanism on the second-row center seat belt may fail to engage properly, preventing a child car seat from being secured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
