Does the 2021 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R, the most recent reported on May 21, 2026 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2021 Honda Civic Type R complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2021 Honda Civic Type R recalls and problems

2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2021 Honda Civic Type R recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · reported May 21, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The 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.

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · reported February 1, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 750,114 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system3
Engine3
Air bags2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Power train2
Steering1
Wheels1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 10, 2026 · Engine
Head Gasket failure, coolant was found while inspecting a spark plug at my local Honda dealership. Noticed spark plug in cylinder 2 was damaged. Stuck a camera down to find coolant mixed with oil.

Mar 25, 2026 · Electrical system
While operating my 2021 Honda Civic Type R (VIN: […] ) in high-ambient temperatures (approximately 95°F), the vehicle experienced a sudden and total loss of motive power during acceleration while exiting a busy intersection. This resulted in an immediate engine stall in the path of oncoming traffic, creating a severe…

Dec 4, 2025 · Engine
Misfire in cylinder 4 led to head gasket failure. The problem was diagnosed at the dealership, and there is an active TSB for this issue - however my vehicle is not covered.

Nov 21, 2025 · Electrical system
Entertainment system turns on and off while driving suspected bad alternator.

Jan 24, 2025 · Air bags · 48,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated that the vehicle in front came to a stop, and the contact did not have ample time to bring the vehicle to a stop. As a result, the contact crashed the front of the vehicle into the rear of the vehicle in front. None of the air bags deployed. The vehicle…

Civic Type R model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2018	2	6	1	0
2019	2	6	0	0
2020	1	1	0	0
2021	2	11	2	1
2023	2	9	1	0
2024	1	1	0	0

All Honda Civic Type R years →

Questions

Does the 2021 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R, the most recent reported on May 21, 2026 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2021 Honda Civic Type R complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 11 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 10, 2026.