2021 Honda Accord service brakes problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2021 Honda Accord — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dash lights on for Brake system malfunction. Emergency parking brake light on as well as TPS system. Lights around Park, Neutral and drive not illuminated. Battery and alternator are in good standing.”
filed Aug 31, 2026
“SUBJECT: A REQUEST FOR HONDA CORPORATE INVESTIGATION AND GOODWILL ASSISTANCE - 2021 HONDA ACCORD I am submitting a formal complaint regarding serious and recurring electrical and safety-related problems with my 2021 Honda Accord. 1. Numerous dashboard warning lights and safety-system warnings…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Accord years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Accord | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 Accord | 11 | 8% |
| 2023 Accord | 16 | 19% |
| 2022 Accord | 15 | 6% |
| 2020 Accord | 54 | 15% |
| 2019 Accord | 82 | 12% |
| 2018 Accord | 249 | 13% |
| 2017 Accord | 42 | 8% |
| 2016 Accord | 30 | 5% |
| 2015 Accord | 36 | 6% |
| 2014 Accord | 112 | 11% |
| 2013 Accord | 108 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 Honda Accord
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.