2021 Honda Accord
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Honda Accord is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 9 on record.
2021 Honda Accord at a glance
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2021 Honda Accord recalls 4
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The automatic locking retractor on the second-row center seat belt assembly may deactivate improperly, which can result in an unsecured child restraint system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208,…
Fix: Dealers will replace the second-row center seat belt assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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 su…
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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…
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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, D…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2021 Honda Accord common problems
The most-reported problem areas from 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Honda Accord MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2021 Honda Accord worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Honda Accord costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($31,320) with the same model 5 model-years older ($16,851), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2021 Honda Accord trims & engines on record
2021 Honda Accord vehicles on record
2021 Honda Accord Touring1HGCV2F9XMA023688
2021 Honda Accord Sport1HGCV1F39MA104378
2021 Honda Accord LX1HGCV1F10MA008296
2021 Honda Accord Sport SE1HGCV1F44MA054143
2021 Honda Accord Sport1HGCV2F38MA029663
2021 Honda Accord Sport1HGCV1F30MA030235
2021 Honda Accord Touring1HGCV2F96MA005544
2021 Honda Accord Sport1HGCV1F31MA098463
2021 Honda Accord Sport1HGCV1F34MA095685
Other Honda Accord model years
2021 Honda Accord — frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Honda Accord have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord?
Based on 201 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, engine, air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Honda Accord get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2021 Honda Accord at about 33 mpg combined (30 city / 38 highway).
How much is a 2021 Honda Accord worth?
Comparable 2021 Honda Accord listings run roughly $25,990–$38,050, typically around $31,320 (from 9 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.