2023 Honda Civic SI problems, complaints & recalls

2023 Honda Civic SI recalls (0)

No recalls on file.

NHTSA defect investigations

• EA23003Opened Nov 29, 2023Closed Jan 28, 2025led to recall 24V744

  Momentary Increased Steering Effort

  On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians’ qu…

• PE23005Opened Mar 17, 2023Closed Nov 30, 2023

  Momentary Increased Steering Effort

  On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this…

Recent 2023 Honda Civic SI complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Sep 28, 2026PASteering

   I bought the vehicle. Everything was cool and I have this issue with the steering that is on recall. I contacted the Honda dealer. They said that I have to contact Canada because it was manufactured in Canada and give me a runaround. My VIN number shows no recalls but the year make a model is on recall in both US and Canada having an issue because the car is in our title vehicle which is reconstructed but everything I guess that was done to the vehicle without my knowledge…

   NHTSA complaint #11767453 · source
2. Filed Sep 27, 2026PASteering

   my steering wheel is locking up while driving at highway type speed. my car is shaking at highway speed as well. there has been recalls on these type of cars and Honda has them posted common issue part number is 53640-t22-305. I don't have an issue with the seat. my car is shaking randomly and no one knows why. I tryed tired and rims. well its a common issue with these cars.

   NHTSA complaint #11767253 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 202636,000 miCAEngine

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Si. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the same day the vehicle was purchased from the dealer, the contact noticed a strong oil odor inside the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed oil leaking onto the ground and throughout the undercarriage. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a technician had forgotten to install the oil drain plug; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or…

   NHTSA complaint #11760042 · source
4. Filed Apr 23, 2026OHElectrical System

   Rear shelf vibration/ rattle when listening to music at any volume. Sounds like a speaker is busted but isn’t. My 2023 Honda Civic SI is at the dealership now and I have informed them of this issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11733429 · source
5. Filed Jan 31, 2026WASteering

   While driving I'm having difficulting staying in the center of my lane because my steering wheel is not allowing minor steering adjustments without sticking in place temporarily. I need to apply more pressure than expected to turn the wheel before it unsticks. My local Honda dealer recently replicated this behavior on a test drive and is recommending I replace my EPS gearbox, outlined in a service bulletin issued by Honda related to this symptom (Service…

   NHTSA complaint #11714647 · source
6. Filed Jan 26, 2026ALSteering

   I bought my car brand new from Honda in 2023. When the car had about 20,000 miles on it I took it in to my dealer for a steering issue “sticky steering” they said they could not reproduce the issue. Fast forward about a year they finally came out with a recall for the issue. I took the car in for the recall the repaired it and it was fixed for about a year and now the issues with the steering have come back. The dealership told me they performed the recall again and it did…

   NHTSA complaint #11713497 · source
7. Filed Nov 19, 2025MASeats & Seat Belts

   The front drivers side seatbelts DO NOT retract, the just hang there, does not seem like a properly working seatbelt, if it’s not able to retract what’s to say it’s fully able to protect you in an accident, and the front drivers side seat is loose and creaks and squeaks

   NHTSA complaint #11700306 · source
8. Filed Feb 20, 2025TXOther / Unknown

   The rear windshield on my 2023 Honda Civic suddenly shattered so heavily that I could not see through it. Absolutely nothing hit it to cause the shatter. Soon after, the whole windshield broke and glass went all over the backseat of my car. This is a known issue with Honda. Corporate said it should be covered as I still have the 3yr/36k miles warranty in effect. The dealer says it's not covered. I am now fighting this with corporate. Dealer says that regardless, it will take…

   NHTSA complaint #11643925 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. 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