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2021 Honda CivicProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 214 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
214
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Recalls
4
TSBs
78
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 214 complaints, 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 4 recalls. Complaint rate is 4.5x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

front sensor too sensitive

3 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

unintended braking

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
3

ac does not work

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX
4

wiper controls dont work right

2 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
5

windows rolling down on their own

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

65 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.

!Inspect the Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency BrakingMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

11
0–30K
5
30–60K
2
60–90K
3
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 24K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (65 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Where the complaints fall

Steering65 (30%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking26 (12%)
Electrical17 (8%)
Brakes17 (8%)
Other13 (6%)
Airbags9 (4%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control9 (4%)
Collision Avoidance8 (4%)

2021 Honda Civic: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Civic, with 65 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Civic, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Civic, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2021 Honda Civic, with 17 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
21
31
22
29
23
53
24
48
25
42
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2021 Honda Civic. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

23V458000Aug 2023

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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.

23V858000Mar 2024

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

24V064000Mar 2024

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

26V332000Jul 2026

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2021 Honda Civic NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Honda Civic is the 2001 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.

2021 Honda Civic vs. Class Average (Large Cars)

This vehicle

214

Class avg

48

4.5x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical large cars vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 214 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

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2021 Honda Civic: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2021 Honda Civic is related to the steering, with 65 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2021 Honda Civic reliable?
The 2021 Honda Civic has 214 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 4.5x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How safe is the 2021 Honda Civic?
NHTSA rates the 2021 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2021 Honda Civic problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2021 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, the 2021 Honda Civic has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Honda Civic problems start?
Based on 21 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2021 Honda Civic data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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