2021 Honda Accord electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 3, 2026FLElectrical System

   My 2021 Honda Accord Touring 2.0T has an intermittent touchscreen/infotainment malfunction commonly described as “ghost touch” or “phantom touch.” The touchscreen generates inputs on its own without the screen being touched, causing menus and functions to change unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven. The malfunction is distracting because the infotainment system begins operating by itself and requires driver attention to correct or stop the unwanted inputs. The same…

   NHTSA complaint #11768740 · source
2. Filed Oct 1, 2026TNCrash1 injuredTowedAirbagsElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2021 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while driving with the driver assist enabled, the vehicle veered over to the left and crashed into the median. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. No air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. A Police report was filed; however, the information was unavailable. The contact was transported to the local medical center. The contact sustained bruises and pain to the body. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11768388 · source
3. Filed Sep 26, 2026SCElectrical System

   The infotainment/touchscreen system in my 2021 Honda Accord is malfunctioning and experiencing what is commonly referred to as “ghost touching.” This issue has been occurring since approximately March 2026. While I am driving, the touchscreen will randomly make selections on its own without me touching the screen. This is especially concerning when I am using GPS/navigation because the system can change screens, select different options, and interfere with the navigation…

   NHTSA complaint #11767198 · source
4. Filed Sep 15, 2026FLDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   The car's infotainment system constantly glitches out and changes channels,outputs,texts,videos while car is being driven. It's very distracting and dangerous. It will literally do it 100's of times within a short period. It's much worse than any text messaging distraction, which is against the law. Several people with this car have the same issue. Also the car will break when there's actually nothing in the road that should make it break but it will just slam on the brakes.

   NHTSA complaint #11764376 · source
5. Filed Sep 8, 2026TNElectrical System

   Door lock actuator(s) randomly failing to lock/unlock. Multiple reports on forums for same exact issue. Replace one, another fails shortly after. Issue involves both locking and unlocking, putting safety individuals at risk for unexpected access to car or inability to lock car once inside. No messages, warnings, or suggestions from car to tell me that the locking had failed.

   NHTSA complaint #11762690 · source
6. Filed Aug 31, 2026WIBrakesElectrical System

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11761169 · source
7. Filed Aug 25, 2026CABrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   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 illuminate simultaneously. 2. The vehicle repeatedly displays messages instructing me to "See Dealer." 3. The power door locks repeatedly click and cycle as though they are attempting…

   NHTSA complaint #11759493 · source
8. Filed Aug 18, 2026ALElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My car currently has displayed all lights on panel. Went to auto zone to have codes read, shows powertrain-description is code PO299 suggests turbocharger assembly. Safety is put at risk because all of the safety features are now disabled.

   NHTSA complaint #11757836 · source
9. Filed Jul 23, 2026NJElectrical System

   My center screen has a ghost touch; I have brought it to my dealer since the day I bought it I have been having screen and CarPlay issues. never fixed always told its fake phone cable, even though my phone can be disconnected and the screen still goes crazy, either way I left it alone because I can't keep going to the dealer, today while I was backing up this ghost touch keep changing my camera angle and caused the screen to freeze completely, I would suggest looking into…

   NHTSA complaint #11752534 · source
10. Filed Jul 14, 2026GAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    The infotainment touchscreen in my 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid intermittently registers inputs that I am not making. The screen experiences repeated “ghost touches,” accompanied by random beeping and clicking sounds. During these episodes, the system changes GPS screens or navigation directions, changes music or audio settings, turns the audio on or off, closes applications, and opens other applications without any input from the driver. During these "ghost" episodes, the touch…

    NHTSA complaint #11750216 · source
11. Filed Jul 7, 2026SCBrakesElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    Had to repleace the electrical parking brake sensor. Now all my lights on the dash board are lighted up and have to go get a diagnostic test done

    NHTSA complaint #11748937 · source
12. Filed Jul 5, 2026TXElectrical System

    Touchscreen system in my 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring is now having issues registering touches or is exhibiting ghost touches. This results in unpredictable selections for diverse systems like sound, touch free phone integration, navigation, etc. These are distracting in the extreme, and seem to be common during the afternoon hours in strong sun. This issue is partially mitigated via a hard reset, but this is helping less and less as this error becomes more and more…

    NHTSA complaint #11748375 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology