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The 2021 Honda Civic is a large cars vehicle covered by 8 EPA fuel-economy configurations. In NHTSA's records it has accumulated 147 owner complaints and 4 recall campaign(s). Of those complaints, 5 report a crash and 2 report a fire; 1 complaints report injuries totalling 2 injured people, and 0 deaths are recorded across all complaints for this model-year. The single most-reported component is Steering, named in 66 complaints (44.9% of the total). The sections below reproduce the underlying records in full: crash-test ratings, every recall campaign with its NHTSA campaign number, complaint counts by component, and EPA fuel-economy figures for each configuration.
NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA tested the 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD under its 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Ratings run from 1 to 5 stars; "Not rated" means NHTSA did not publish a score for that test for this variant.
| Test | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — overall | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — driver | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash — passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side pole crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover resistance | ★★★★★ |
Electronic stability control was fitted as standard equipment on the tested variant, and NHTSA records no safety recall investigation rating adjustments for it.
Recall Campaigns (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) that include the 2021 Honda Civic. Each campaign below shows the official NHTSA campaign number, the affected component, and the manufacturer's own summary, consequence and remedy statements as published by NHTSA. To check whether a specific vehicle is covered, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
Campaign 23V458000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder 29/06/2023
Summary: 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 during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Consequence: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Campaign 24V064000 — Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 01/02/2024
Summary: 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.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Campaign 23V858000 — Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 18/12/2023
Summary: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 26V332000 — Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 21/05/2026
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Owner Complaints (147)
Owners have filed 147 complaints about the 2021 Honda Civic with NHTSA. Complaint counts are not sales-adjusted — higher-selling vehicles naturally attract more complaints — but the breakdown by component shows where owners report problems most often.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 66 | 44.9% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 22.4% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 12.2% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 12.2% |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 | 8.8% |
| Lane Departure | 11 | 7.5% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6.1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4.1% |
| Engine | 5 | 3.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 2.7% |
| Suspension | 3 | 2.0% |
| Seats | 3 | 2.0% |
Complaints by Component — Visual
Bar length is proportional to the most-reported component for this model-year (Steering, 66 complaints).
By filing year, complaints peaked in 2025 with 40 filings. Owners filed 147 complaints in total across 6 calendar years in the database extract. Complaints involving a crash number 5 and those involving a fire number 2; 1 complaints report at least one injury.
EPA Fuel Economy
The EPA classifies the 2021 Honda Civic as a large cars vehicle and published ratings for 8 configurations (engine, transmission, drive and fuel combinations). Combined fuel economy spans 25–36 MPG; the median configuration returns 29.5 city / 37.5 highway / 32.5 combined MPG. Fuel types covered: Premium Gasoline, Regular Gasoline.
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel | Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 35 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 32 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 32 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 32 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 25 |
Showing the 7 most common configuration groups of 8 EPA configurations.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls and safety ratings databases and EPA FuelEconomy.gov dataset, accessed October 2026. See our methodology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2021 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA's complaints database held 147 complaints for the 2021 Honda Civic when accessed in October 2026. The most-reported component was Steering with 66 complaints.
How many recalls affect the 2021 Honda Civic?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) covering the 2021 Honda Civic in the data accessed in October 2026, including campaign 23V458000 for Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder.
What is the 2021 Honda Civic's safety rating?
NHTSA gave the tested 2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 stars for frontal crash, 5 for side crash and 5 for rollover resistance.
What MPG does the 2021 Honda Civic get?
The EPA rated 8 configurations of the 2021 Honda Civic. Combined fuel economy ranges from 25 to 36 MPG, with a median of 32.5 MPG (median city 29.5, median highway 37.5).