2021 Honda Civic driver assistance & safety tech problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 5, 2026TXDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   while driving last week with my family, doing some grocery shopping, we got on the highway which is 75mph in our 2021 Honda Civic and it had a catastrophic failure on its ADAS system out of nowhere it stopped and made my car swerve off the road and applied the breaks like it detected a car in front of us, it took us from 75 to 0 pretty darn fast fortunately no one was behind us, after the event im not able to use any features that involve the camera which includes crucial…

   NHTSA complaint #11754955 · source
2. Filed Jun 20, 2026OHBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechAcceleration & Cruise Control

   Cruise control does not disengage upon electronic parking brake being engaged while moving, causing the car to accelerate aggressively after the brake is released. While it does disengage after enough speed is lost, it should disengage immediately as it does when the brake pedal is tapped

   NHTSA complaint #11745360 · source
3. Filed Apr 14, 2026LADriver Assistance & Safety TechSteering

   The Steering Gearbox, Electronic Power Steering failed. The steering was resistant and sticks on the highway, causing jerking and overcorrection to control the vehicle. This was with both manual driving and Lane Assist. Took the vehicle to the local Honda dealership, they confirmed the problem, and replaced the steering gearbox, EPS, because it was still under warranty. However, this is the same exact part and this problem will occur again. The car did not display any…

   NHTSA complaint #11731202 · source
4. Filed Feb 3, 202636,200 miLADriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Steering Assist failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two dealers, and the vehicle was diagnosed with steering rack assembly failure. The contact was informed that the steering rack assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11715374 · source
5. Filed Nov 14, 2025CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   Nov 9th, 3:00pm, Fruitridge Rd 35 mph, driving with foot on the gas The safety brake feature overrode my ability to drive by forcefully coming to a complete stop while flashing 'brake' messege appeared on dashboard. No car, item or person was in front of me. The car behind me (who was also going around 35 mph) almost hit me and drove off angrily.

   NHTSA complaint #11699460 · source
6. Filed May 9, 2025CACrashTowedBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   My 2021 Honda civic ex’ forward collision sensor light flashed mid intersection my brakes locked up causing me to be a victim of a hit and run. As I was in between policies with my insurance therefore I wasn’t covered for the accident and I am now suffering financial hardships.. dealership didn’t want to hear what I had to say because it was a new car & no recalls were announced at the time.

   NHTSA complaint #11659892 · source
7. Filed Dec 26, 2024CABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   On multiple occasions my car has applied the brake while driving on the highway as well as my caliper has become frozen and I have replaced brakes 3 times in less than one calendar year. I have all old brakes that have needed to be replaced and there is uneven wear on them.

   NHTSA complaint #11632366 · source
8. Filed Nov 22, 2024MDBrakesDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   I have had dozens of incidents where I will be driving down the road and my car will just break for no apparent reason. It is totally random and at times terrifying. It happens with no other vehicles in front of my vehicle as well as while I am just driving in traffic with cars behind me. Many times, after it happens initially, I cannot accelerate the car due to the breaks locking up. I have to put the car in park and then drive to accelerate. I have asked my service…

   NHTSA complaint #11626872 · source
9. Filed Aug 26, 2024NJDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

   There is a warning flash to brake when there is no vehicle or anything in front or alongside. This has happened several times. I am concerned if vehicle is safe to drive.

   NHTSA complaint #11610839 · source
10. Filed Jul 26, 202424,000 miMNDriver Assistance & Safety Tech

    The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at approximately 70 MPH, and changing lanes, the Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking system inadvertently activated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.

    NHTSA complaint #11604677 · source
11. Filed Jul 9, 2024VABrakesDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

    I have had a few incidents where I am driving and the brake signal starts flashing/dinging when I am nowhere near another car. In one instance; the car automatically braked in the middle of the highway with no car in front of me. This could have caused a major accident if I did not react quickly. In addition, I could have gotten major whiplash as I was driving over 40 MPH. I am also having issues with the auto lock feature on the car. Sometimes when I am driving the car will…

    NHTSA complaint #11600482 · source
12. Filed Jun 9, 2024ALDriver Assistance & Safety TechSteeringWheels & Tires

    Steering wheel catches and I have had to replace a strut due to the car wearing out my tire. I have kept proper maintenance and align my wheels regularly. This is a manufacturer defect not yet recalled. I've seen multiple people with this issue claiming it may ve the LKAS system or steering worm or steering component issue. This needs to be recalled as it will cause death in the right circumstances. Honda do better. Your reputation is degrading.

    NHTSA complaint #11593295 · 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