2021 Honda Civic: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 158 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.
Most common problems
What owners report
On september 17, 2026 at approximately 8:00 a.m. i was driving my 2021 honda civic lx with my children in the vehicle when multiple warning lights and system malfunction messages suddenly appeared on the dash board. the vehicle appeared to experience an electrical malfunction/ reset while still driving and i suddenly lost normal power- steering assistance. the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and con
Head gasket failure, coolant was found while inspecting a spark plug at my local honda dealership. noticed spark plug in cylinder 2 was damaged. stuck a camera down to find coolant mixed with oil.
While i am driving there is a stickiness in my steering wheel and it causes me to overcorrect my steering and becomes an issue. feels dangerous to me. this has gotten worse over time.
Driving down street after pulling out of parking lot and driver’s side air bag employed for unknown reason.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CIVIC HATCH TYPE-R, CIVIC, CIVIC HATCH. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.