Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2021 Honda Civic. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Consequence
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Loose Fastener on Brake Booster Assembly
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
- Consequence
- Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
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Owner complaints (145)
145 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 145 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 65 | 44.8% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 22.8% |
| Electrical system | 18 | 12.4% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 12.4% |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 8.3% |
| Lane departure | 11 | 7.6% |
| Air bags | 9 | 6.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 4.1% |
| Engine | 5 | 3.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 2.8% |
How 2021 compares with other Civic years
Best and worst Civic years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 597 | 6 |
| 2018 | 745 | 6 |
| 2019 | 434 | 4 |
| 2020 | 226 | 5 |
| 2021 | 145 | 4 |
| 2022 | 883 | 4 |
| 2023 | 255 | 4 |
| 2024 | 124 | 3 |
| 2025 | 75 | 2 |
| 2026 | 29 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,850
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 248 g/mi
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 36 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 42 / 36 | $1,850 | 248 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 | 259 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 | 266 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 | 268 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | $2,550 | 274 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 35 / 32 | $2,550 | 279 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 37 / 32 | $2,100 | 277 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | $3,300 | 358 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Honda Civic FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 24V064000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 23V458000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Honda Civic problems?
Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (65), Forward collision avoidance (33), Electrical system (18) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 32 city, 42 highway and 36 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Honda Civic get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).
How does the 2021 Civic compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Honda Civic model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (145) and the 2018 the most (745). The 2021 drew 145. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.