Honda Civic problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 4,907 owner complaints and 40 recalls on file for the Honda Civic (2005–2026). The 2022 Civic has the most serious complaints, most often about steering.

Complaints: 4,907
Recalls: 40
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2022

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Honda Civic model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda Civic years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2022 Honda Civic — 883 complaints, 34 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Steering
2010 Honda Civic — 45 complaints, 8 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Airbags
2018 Honda Civic — 677 complaints, 14 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
2016 Honda Civic — 693 complaints, 13 crashes, 2 fires; top problem: Steering
2019 Honda Civic — 405 complaints, 20 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2011 (24 complaints).

Every Honda Civic model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Civic	31	2	0	2	0	Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
2025 Civic	74	10	1	11	2	Steering
2024 Civic	124	12	1	11	3	Steering
2023 Civic	256	19	0	12	4	Steering
2022 Civic	883	34	3	19	4	Steering
2021 Civic	145	5	2	2	4	Steering
2020 Civic	226	15	1	12	5	Electrical System
2019 Civic	405	20	1	14	4	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Civic	677	14	2	17	6	Steering
2017 Civic	463	9	4	7	6	Steering
2016 Civic	693	13	2	6	5	Steering
2015 Civic	240	13	1	5	1	Transmission & Drivetrain
2014 Civic	132	7	1	9	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2013 Civic	109	7	0	11	0	Airbags
2012 Civic	115	9	0	13	3	Airbags
2011 Civic	24	3	0	6	9	Airbags
2010 Civic	45	8	2	9	8	Airbags
2009 Civic	35	8	1	7	7	Airbags
2008 Civic	85	8	2	6	6	Engine
2007 Civic	61	2	1	31	6	Engine
2006 Civic	57	3	1	3	6	Engine
2005 Civic	27	6	2	5	8	Airbags

Most common Honda Civic problem areas (all years)

Steering
2,146 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
435 complaints
Electrical System
423 complaints
Engine
395 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
376 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
361 complaints
Airbags
338 complaints
Brakes
243 complaints
Body & Structure
174 complaints
Visibility & Wipers
125 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Honda Civic received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Civic recalls

Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2016–2022
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Recall 24V859000Nov 14, 2024121 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 24V763000Oct 14, 2024720,810 vehiclesModel years 2025
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Recall 24V744000Oct 3, 20241,693,199 vehiclesModel years 2022–2025
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2016–2021
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V704000Oct 19, 2023264,567 vehiclesModel years 2022–2024
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 23V458000Jun 29, 2023124,077 vehiclesModel years 2020–2021
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V430000Jun 15, 2023386 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019–2020
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 20V314000May 28, 2020135,995 vehiclesModel years 2018–2019
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V499000Jun 27, 20193,947 vehiclesModel years 2005
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V502000Jun 27, 20199,555 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V501000Jun 27, 20191,657,752 vehiclesModel years 2005
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V378000May 16, 201919,138 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 19V182000Mar 6, 20191,101,534 vehiclesModel years 2005
Risk: An explosion of an inflator within the driver frontal air bag module may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver, front seat passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V817000Nov 16, 20187,016 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Recall 18V663000Sep 27, 201854 vehiclesModel years 2017–2018
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 18V661000Sep 27, 20181,355,406 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V421000Jun 20, 201813 vehiclesModel years 2018
Risk: If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Recall 18V268000Apr 26, 20181,335 vehiclesModel years 2005–2011
Risk: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 18V266000Apr 26, 201869 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Recall 18V042000Jan 9, 2018691,726 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V706000Nov 9, 20175,404 vehiclesModel years 2017
Risk: The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 17V545000Aug 31, 20173,257 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011
Risk: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Other Honda models

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. Methodology