2021 Honda Civic Type R
The 2021 Honda Civic Type R is a other. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- —
- NHTSA safety
- Not rated
- Starting price
- $45,000
- Recalls
- 1
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Honda |
|---|---|
| Model | Civic Type R |
| Model year | 2021 |
| Vehicle class | Other |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomyNo EPA fuel economy data on record for this configuration.
- Amount financed
- $40,500
- Total interest
- $7,046
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPICNHTSA has not published NCAP crash-test ratings for this model year yet.
Recalls (1)
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER26V332000 · 2026-05-21
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R reliable?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Honda Civic Type R. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
What type of vehicle is the 2021 Honda Civic Type R?
The 2021 Honda Civic Type R is classified as a other. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC