NHTSA VEHICLE 15365
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2021 Honda Civic — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
8 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2021- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Model year
- 2021
- EPA vehicle classes
- Large Cars, Midsize Cars
- Fuel types available
- Premium, Regular
- Available EPA configurations
- 8
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Civic.
Combined economy across configurations
Premium Gasoline25–32MPG3 configurations
Regular Gasoline32–36MPG5 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 5DrEPA 43055 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Premium | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 274 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 43056 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 40 highway / 34 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 259 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 43057 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Premium | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Premium Gasoline · MPG29 city / 35 highway / 32 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 279 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 43355 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 266 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 43356 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG32 city / 42 highway / 36 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 248 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 43357 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 277 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 43358 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 268 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 43643 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Premium | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG22 city / 28 highway / 25 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 358 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 15366
2021 Honda CIVIC HATCH Type-R 5 HB FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 15896
2021 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)4 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
23V458000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDERJune 29, 2023
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 23V458000
- Report date
- June 29, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
23V858000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDecember 18, 2023
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 23V858000
- Report date
- December 18, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
24V064000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERFebruary 1, 2024
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 24V064000
- Report date
- February 1, 2024
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
26V332000AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERMay 21, 2026
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 26V332000
- Report date
- May 21, 2026
Summary
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 were mailed July 7, 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.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
EPA FuelEconomy.gov
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View 8 additional source records
- EPA vehicle 43055 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43056 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43057 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43355 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43356 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43357 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43358 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 43643 (opens in a new tab)
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