How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Civic, making up 13% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Civic electrical system?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Civic.

What electrical problems do 2021 Civic owners report?

Owners describe sudden power steering loss with multiple warning lights, dim headlights, freezing infotainment screens, and in one case wiring damage from rodents affecting driver-assist systems.

Did the 2021 Civic electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the 2021 Civic's Electrical System complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

2021 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Honda Civic, 13% of its 144 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for this system, and the median mileage at failure is 250.5 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 19; 13% of 144
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 251 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden loss of power steering assistance along with multiple dashboard warning lights appearing at once while driving.
Some report dim or inadequate headlight brightness at night on LX, Sport, and EX trims, unlike LED-equipped versions.
Several describe an infotainment or navigation screen that freezes, blacks out, or restarts, sometimes overheating a connected phone.
One report describes rodents chewing a soy-based wiring harness coating, causing power steering, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane keeping failures.
One owner reported all four windows opening automatically after parking, with no way to disable the remote window feature.
One owner reported the dashboard suddenly showing 0 MPH along with warnings for power steering, emergency braking, and suspension while accelerating on the freeway.

When 2021 Honda Civic electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 10, 2021, latest Sep 20, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Jun 2021 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2021 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Civic model year

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

201027 (7%)
201117 (10%)
201264 (14%)
201344 (14%)
201442 (14%)
201528 (7%)
2016144 (13%)
2017103 (17%)
201862 (8%)
201936 (8%)
202037 (16%)
202119 (13%)
202240 (5%)
202320 (8%)
20247 (6%)
20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2021 Honda Civic have?: NHTSA lists 19 Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Civic, making up 13% of the 144 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2021 Honda Civic electrical system?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Electrical System complaints for the 2021 Civic.
What electrical problems do 2021 Civic owners report?: Owners describe sudden power steering loss with multiple warning lights, dim headlights, freezing infotainment screens, and in one case wiring damage from rodents affecting driver-assist systems.
Did the 2021 Civic electrical issues cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires associated with the 2021 Civic's Electrical System complaints, with 0 injuries reported.