Honda Civic Type R problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 39 owner complaints and 6 recalls on file for the Honda Civic Type R (2017–2025).

Complaints
39
Recalls
6
Model years
8
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Honda Civic Type R 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.

Every Honda Civic Type R model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2025 Civic Type R40001Steering
2024 Civic Type R10001Visibility & Wipers
2023 Civic Type R91002Steering
2021 Civic Type R112112Electrical System
2020 Civic Type R10001Electrical System
2019 Civic Type R60002Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2018 Civic Type R51002Steering
2017 Civic Type R20001Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

Most common Honda Civic Type R problem areas (all years)

  • Steering
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    9 complaints
  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Engine
    6 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    5 complaints
  • Brakes
    4 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    2 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

2025
Complaints about the Honda Civic Type R received by NHTSA each month.

Honda Civic Type R recalls

  • Recall 26V332000May 21, 202698,892 vehiclesModel years 2017–2021

    Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V744000Oct 3, 20241,693,199 vehiclesModel years 2023–2025

    Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V064000Feb 1, 2024750,114 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehiclesModel years 2018–2020

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 23V229000Mar 30, 2023640 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  • Recall 21V215000Mar 25, 2021624,552 vehiclesModel years 2019

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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