Model year
2021 Honda Civic
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 147 complaints for the 2021 Honda Civic (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 3 recalls and 14 complaints under CIVIC HATCHBACK and CIVIC TYPE R. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (65), FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING (26), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 25–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$3,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 287 complaints
- 2001 1,079 complaints
- 2002 702 complaints
- 2003 499 complaints
- 2004 350 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 1,403 complaints
- 2007 1,204 complaints
- 2008 916 complaints
- 2009 396 complaints
- 2010 397 complaints
- 2011 169 complaints
- 2012 456 complaints
- 2013 319 complaints
- 2014 293 complaints
- 2015 381 complaints
- 2016 1,082 complaints
- 2017 601 complaints
- 2018 745 complaints
- 2019 439 complaints
- 2020 231 complaints
- 2021 147 complaints
- 2022 885 complaints
- 2023 258 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 76 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
26V332000 · May 21, 2026
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…
24V064000 · Feb 1, 2024
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…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
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…
23V458000 · Jun 29, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled…
Complaints
147 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 2, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIC HATCHBACK | 1 | 3 |
| CIVIC TYPE R | 2 | 11 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| HATCH 5 HB FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| HATCH Type-R 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 40 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 29 | 35 | 32 | — | — | $2,550 |
| Civic 4Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Civic 4Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 | 42 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
| Civic 4Dr · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Civic 4Dr · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Civic 5Dr · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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