2021 Honda Accord Hybrid
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2014 | 24 |
| 2015 | 39 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 92 |
| 2020 | 38 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 54 |
| 2023 | 139 |
| 2024 | 75 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
23% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 11 distinct reports on file.
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Incident 1: Car suddenly applied brakes while traveling at 60 MPH on the fast lane. There was no vehicle in the front for at least 50 ft. ahead. Incident2: Car suddenly applied brakes while traveling at about 40 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20210824
21% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.
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2021 Accord Hybrid Touring 2.0L with 51k miles. On 10/22/2023 the check engine light started flashing so I pulled over and noticed the engine was running rough so I shut it off.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231004
15% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: service brakes — 4 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
Breaks failed causing vehicle accident [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA ODI report, 20241022
The brakes locked when car is backing. I'm scared the brakes may fail on me. The brakes makes a lot noise when backing from the first year the car was purchased.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240124
9% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, CR-V, Ridgeline, 2022 Insight and CR-V Hybrid vehicles.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 21V900000 — check if this car was fixed
Pedestrian alert sounds
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,...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 24V064000 — check if this car was fixed
Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking
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...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2021 Honda Accord Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 21V900000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V064000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.