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2021 Honda Accord: recalls and problems

4 recalls and 281 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

4recalls
281complaints
16crashes reported
1fires reported
8injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Forward Collision Avoidance73 · 26%
  • Electrical System69 · 25%
  • Unknown Or Other63 · 22%
  • Engine45 · 16%
  • Service Brakes32 · 11%
  • Air Bags18 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System16 · 6%
  • Lane Departure16 · 6%
  • Power Train13 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control11 · 4%

What owners report

Electrical System

The infotainment/touchscreen system in my 2021 honda accord is malfunctioning and experiencing what is commonly referred to as “ghost touching.” this issue has been occurring since approximately march 2026. while i am driving, the touchscreen will randomly make selections on its own without me touching the screen. this is especially concerning when i am using gps/navigation because the system can change screens, sele

Engine And Engine Cooling

The contact owns a 2021 honda accord. the contact stated that while her son was driving 55 mph, the vehicle shut off with several warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact's son pulled off to the shoulder of the highway and had the vehicle towed to a dealer. while at the dealer, the mechanic discovered coolant leaking into cylinder #2, causing an engine misfire. the dealer replaced the head gask

Forward Collision Avoidance

Sudden braking; car comes to a complete stop and brakes so hard. most likely fault from collision mitigation brakking system

Unknown Or Other

Component: visibility--exterior rearview mirror, passenger side. while driving normally, the passenger-side exterior rearview mirror glass/holder assembly suddenly shattered and completely detached from the mirror housing. there had been no known collision or contact with another vehicle or object. the passenger window was open. the detached mirror glass/holder assembly entered through the open passenger window and

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACCORD HYBRID, ACCORD. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.