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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Air bags Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
10%of 48 total for the year
Median mileage
38,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid, 10% of the 48 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Upon pulling into a parking space, with the steering wheel almost at full lock to the right, when I braked, the car suddenly accelerated out of control and hit another car. Airbags did not deploy but there was damage to both vehicles, no injuries. Vehicle has been taken to a collision repair shop to await repair. It is available for inspection. Has not been looked at to date.”

NHTSA complaint #11443037, filed 2021-12

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance a diagnostic examination was performed which revealed the airbag supplemental restraint system was faulty. The contact was informed that the air bags may not deploy if a crash were to occur. The contact indicated that while operating the vehicle no warning lights or messages had been displayed indicating a failure in the airbag system. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 38,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11490963, filed 2022-10, 38,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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.”

NHTSA complaint #11633685, filed 2025-01

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

NHTSA complaint #11645959, filed 2025-03

Related recalls

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202514%
202423%
202224%
2021510%
201911%
201712%
201428%
20051757%

Other parts of the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

Forward collision avoidance
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology