How common are electrical problems on the 2021 Honda Accord?

NHTSA lists 62 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Accord, which is 27% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Accord's electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2021 Accord.

At what mileage do electrical failures tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 100,000 miles.

Have electrical issues on the 2021 Accord led to crashes or fires?

NHTSA data tied to this component lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2021 Accord.

What kind of electrical symptoms do owners describe?

Owners describe dashboard warning lights illuminating together, infotainment screens registering phantom touches, disabled backup cameras and wipers in wet weather, and cases where the vehicle would not restart after refueling.

2021 Honda Accord Electrical System Problems

Electrical System complaints account for 62 of 232 total complaints (27%) on the 2021 Honda Accord. NHTSA lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries tied to this area, with a median failure mileage of 100,000. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Electrical System complaints: 62; 27% of 232
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 100,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Dashboard warning lights illuminate all at once, sometimes accompanied by the vehicle losing power steering or braking assistance while driving.
The infotainment touchscreen produces random "ghost touches," opening navigation, muting audio, or dialing emergency calls without driver input.
Driving in rain or snow triggers a cascade of warning lights that disable features such as the backup camera, wipers, and horn, with the horn sounding continuously until the battery is disconnected.
The Body Control Module fails, knocking out ADAS features and key functionality at the same time.
Vehicles have failed to restart after refueling, with unknown warning lights on and the battery found to need recharging by a bystander.
One owner reported dashboard smoke and a melted glove box/dashboard area with a small fire while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied.

When 2021 Honda Accord electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 24, 2022, latest Sep 15, 2026.

62 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2022 to Sep 2026; peak May 2026 (6).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201038 (7%)
201119 (6%)
201235 (9%)
2013424 (30%)
2014389 (40%)
2015242 (40%)
2016310 (51%)
2017171 (32%)
2018311 (17%)
2019115 (17%)
202053 (15%)
202162 (27%)
2022100 (40%)
202322 (26%)
202423 (16%)
202511 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems on the 2021 Honda Accord?: NHTSA lists 62 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Accord, which is 27% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Accord's electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on the 2021 Accord.
At what mileage do electrical failures tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 100,000 miles.
Have electrical issues on the 2021 Accord led to crashes or fires?: NHTSA data tied to this component lists 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries for the 2021 Accord.
What kind of electrical symptoms do owners describe?: Owners describe dashboard warning lights illuminating together, infotainment screens registering phantom touches, disabled backup cameras and wipers in wet weather, and cases where the vehicle would not restart after refueling.