2021 Honda Civic Hatchback Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic Hatchback years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. That ranks 5th out of 10 Civic Hatchback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Problem: 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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was…
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
Other Honda Civic Hatchback years
← 2020 Civic Hatchback · 2022 Civic Hatchback →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Civic Hatchback | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 Civic Hatchback | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Civic Hatchback | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 Civic Hatchback | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Civic Hatchback | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Civic Hatchback | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Civic Hatchback | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Civic Hatchback | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Civic Hatchback | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback?
Owners most often report air bags, steering problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic Hatchback model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.