2021 Honda Accord Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 31 brake complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord, 13% of its 232 total complaints for the year, with 3 crashes and no fires or injuries reported. There is no related recall on file, and median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 31
- 13% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Owners report the automatic emergency braking (Collision Mitigation Braking System) engaging suddenly with no obstacle present, sometimes bringing the car to a near stop in traffic.
- Some describe the electric parking brake locking up unexpectedly while driving, including one report of the rear wheels locking on a highway on-ramp.
- Several owners report grinding noises from a rear brake at low mileage, suspected to be a worn pad or a faulty brake module applying uneven pressure.
- One report describes total loss of steering and braking response at highway speed, resulting in a collision with a guard rail.
- Owners also report brake warning lights illuminating alongside a vehicle stall or hesitation when the brake pedal was depressed.
- One driver reported the electric parking brake sensor needing replacement, followed by multiple dashboard warning lights requiring diagnostic testing.
When 2021 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 20, 2021, latest Aug 31, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Brakes complaints by Accord model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2021 Honda Accord have?
- NHTSA lists 31 brake-related complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord, making up 13% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2021 Honda Accord?
- No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2021 Honda Accord.
- Did the brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes linked to brake complaints on the 2021 Honda Accord, with no fires and no injuries reported.
- At what mileage do brake problems tend to show up on the 2021 Accord?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for brake complaints on the 2021 Honda Accord is 50,000 miles.
- How does the 2021 Accord compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2021 Accord's brake complaint share is 13%, lower than the 2020 model's 17% and the 2023 model's 19%, but higher than the 2022 model's 6%.