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2021 Honda Civic Hatchback problems

The most common problem on the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback is airbags. Its complaint count is close to a typical Civic Hatchback model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
1
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Airbags
    2
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    2
  • Steering
    1

Recalls 1

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
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. 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 the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details

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Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback 1

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Airbags · DE

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jun 9, 2025 · Steering · 82,000 miles · LA

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 not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Apr 21, 2025 · Airbags · WV

The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Questions about the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback

Is the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback, close to a typical Civic Hatchback model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).

How many recalls does the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback have?

1 recall, covering air bags.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda Civic Hatchback airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 26V332000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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