2021 Honda Accord Problems: 3 Known Issues
2021 model year · 4,798+ owner reports · Updated October 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,798+ owner reports, the 2021 Honda Accord has 3 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 and Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091. The most commonly reported issue is Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 with 4,231 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls10 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
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.
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.
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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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What are the most common Honda Accord problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 4,798+ owner reports, the 2021 Honda Accord has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858, Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091, Power door locks may stop responding — Honda dealer request 2022. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Honda Accord reliable?
The 2021 Honda Accord has 3 known issues documented across 4,798+ owner reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858 and Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Low-pressure fuel pump may stop working — recalls 20V314, 21V215 and 23V858?
The impeller inside the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump can absorb fuel and deform until it interferes with the pump body, and the pump can then stop working. Honda says an inoperative pump could prevent the engine from starting or stall it while driving, increasing the risk of a… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Automatic emergency braking may slow the car unexpectedly — bulletin 26-091?
NHTSA is investigating reports that the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) activates with no apparent obstruction ahead, causing sudden deceleration. Honda's current bulletin 26-091 (version 2) provides a Honda Sensing software update that changes when, and how much, Adap… Severity: high.
What is the 2018-2022 Honda Accord Power door locks may stop responding — Honda dealer request 2022?
Honda asked dealers to report 2018-2022 Accords with door-lock function problems: locks that will not work from the key fob or the door switch, walk-away auto lock not working, no lock or unlock beep, remote start not working, or a door that will not open from the inner or outer… Severity: low.
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