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Buying a used 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid? Check these 3 recalls first
A shorter recall list than surrounding years, with no fuel pump or power-loss campaign. The three recalls involve a center seat belt that may not lock child seats, a passenger seat sensor that may crack, and a seat sensor that may cause unintended airbag deployment — all occupant-safety items, none requiring parking outside. Owner complaints total 48 unverified NHTSA reports, led by forward collision avoidance and engine, with two crashes and no injuries reported.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- If installing a child seat, test that the center belt locks properly
- Verify both seat sensor recalls were completed and the airbag light is off
- Ask about unexpected collision-warning or braking behavior, the top complaint area
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Vehicles: Center Seat Belt May Not Lock Child Seats | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
48 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 0 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 12 | None found |
| Engine | 10 | None found |
| Electrical System | 8 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 5 | Yes |
| Brakes | 4 | None found |
| Fuel System | 3 | None found |