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Buying a used 2021 Honda Civic? Check these 4 recalls first
2021 carries the same critical brake-failure recall as 2020, plus a fuel-pump stalling recall and two seat-sensor recalls related to airbag risk. Complaint volume is the lowest of these Civic years at 143 unverified NHTSA reports, though the mix is notable: steering leads with 63, forward collision avoidance follows at 33, and service brakes account for 18 — the only year here where brake complaints rank near the top. Five crashes, two fires and two injuries are 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.
- Verify the brake recall repair on the VIN and ask about any brake warnings.
- Ask whether the steering has ever felt heavy or unassisted, the top complaint area.
- Test the forward collision and lane-keeping systems for false or missed alerts.
- 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 Civic
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic, Pilot and Acura MDX Brake Failure Risk | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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
143 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 63 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 44 | None found |
| Brakes | 18 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |
| AIR Bags | 9 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 6 | None found |