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Honda Civic recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Honda Civic model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact Sedan Model years 2010–2025 34 NHTSA recalls 6,535 owner complaints
34 NHTSA recalls
6,535 owner complaints
16 model years covered
417 citing a crash
45 citing a fire
324 citing an injury

Honda Civic recalls & complaints by model year

Every Civic model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Honda Civic 8 409 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Honda Civic 9 170 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Honda Civic 4 468 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Honda Civic 0 328 No recalls
2014 Honda Civic 2 298 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Honda Civic 1 386 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Honda Civic 5 1,082 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Honda Civic 6 602 2017 recalls ↓
2018 Honda Civic 6 596 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Honda Civic 4 441 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Honda Civic 5 232 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Honda Civic 4 150 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Honda Civic 4 888 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Honda Civic 4 262 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Honda Civic 3 133 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Honda Civic 2 90 2025 recalls ↓

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 67 while NHTSA lists 34 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Honda Civic

The component categories Honda owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Honda Civic

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Honda Civic recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Honda Civic recalls (8)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2018

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally…

    NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · also 2011
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

    NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · also 2011

2011 Honda Civic recalls (9)

  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jun 2019

    The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and…

    NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2019

    The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Sep 2018

    Virgin Islands.

    NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Apr 2018

    The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

    NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2018

    Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in…

    NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Aug 2017

    One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

    NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE Jan 2017

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally…

    NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · also 2010
  • AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › PASSENGER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE May 2016

    Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in…

    NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · also 2010
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Mar 2011

    TO PREVENT FUEL FROM LEAKING OUT OF A VEHICLE'S FUEL TANK INTO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CANISTER IN THE EVENT A ROLL-OVER INCIDENT OCCURS, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE IS EQUIPPED WITH A ROLL OVER VALVE (ROV).

    NHTSA campaign 11V176000

2012 Honda Civic recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Dec 2020

    The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.

    NHTSA campaign 20V770000
  • STEERING › COLUMN Nov 2012

    These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.

    NHTSA campaign 12V548000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Jun 2012

    DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVER’S SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET THE RETAINING CLIP WAS NOT COMPLETED. AS A RESULT, THE DRIVESHAFT MAY SEPARATE.

    NHTSA campaign 12V256000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS May 2011

    THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT AN O-RING, WHICH SEALS A CONNECTION IN THE FUEL FEED LINE, IS MISALIGNED. IF THE O-RING IS MISALIGNED, A SMALL FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR.

    NHTSA campaign 11V288000

2014 Honda Civic recalls (2)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Sep 2015

    The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

    NHTSA campaign 15V574000 · also 2015
  • TIRES › BEAD Mar 2014

    In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.

    NHTSA campaign 14V109000

2015 Honda Civic recalls (1)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Sep 2015

    The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

    NHTSA campaign 15V574000 · also 2014

2016 Honda Civic recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2017–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2017–2021
  • PARKING BRAKE Oct 2016

    The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

    NHTSA campaign 16V725000
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING Jul 2016

    The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable.

    NHTSA campaign 16V526000
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE Feb 2016

    The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.

    NHTSA campaign 16V074000

2017 Honda Civic recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016 and 2018–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016 and 2018–2021
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Nov 2018

    The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information.

    NHTSA campaign 18V817000 · also 2018
  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Sep 2018

    The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged.

    NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · also 2018
  • AIR BAGS Apr 2018

    Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags.

    NHTSA campaign 18V266000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Nov 2017

    The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

    NHTSA campaign 17V706000

2018 Honda Civic recalls (6)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016–2017 and 2019–2021
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP May 2020

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · also 2019
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL Nov 2018

    The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information.

    NHTSA campaign 18V817000 · also 2017
  • STEERING › ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Sep 2018

    The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged.

    NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · also 2017
  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Jun 2018

    The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 18V421000

2019 Honda Civic recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016–2018 and 2020–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016–2018 and 2020–2021
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Mar 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · also 2020
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP May 2020

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · also 2018

2020 Honda Civic recalls (5)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016–2019 and 2021–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2021–2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016–2019 and 2021
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER Jun 2023

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · also 2021
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Mar 2021

    The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · also 2019

2021 Honda Civic recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016–2020 and 2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2020 and 2022
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Dec 2023

    The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · also 2016–2020
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER Jun 2023

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · also 2020

2022 Honda Civic recalls (4)

  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER May 2026

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

    NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · also 2016–2021
  • STEERING Oct 2024

    The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · also 2023–2025
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Feb 2024

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    NHTSA campaign 24V064000 · also 2020–2021
  • STEERING › RACK AND PINION Oct 2023

    The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.

    NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · also 2023–2024

2023 Honda Civic recalls (4)

  • SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Nov 2024

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · also 2024
  • STEERING Oct 2024

    The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · also 2022 and 2024–2025
  • STEERING › RACK AND PINION Oct 2023

    The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.

    NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · also 2022 and 2024
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP › CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Jun 2023

    A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

    NHTSA campaign 23V430000

2024 Honda Civic recalls (3)

  • SEATS › CRITICAL FASTENERS Nov 2024

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · also 2023
  • STEERING Oct 2024

    The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · also 2022–2023 and 2025
  • STEERING › RACK AND PINION Oct 2023

    The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.

    NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · also 2022–2023

2025 Honda Civic recalls (2)

  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP Oct 2024

    The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    NHTSA campaign 24V763000
  • STEERING Oct 2024

    The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · also 2022–2024

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2013 Honda Civic.

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Honda Civic recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 34 recall campaigns for the Honda Civic across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2011 model year has the most, with 9. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Honda Civic year has the most recalls?

The 2011 Honda Civic has the most NHTSA recalls (9), followed by 2010 (8) and 2018 (6). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Honda Civic years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Honda Civic year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Honda Civic (1,082), followed by 2022 (888) and 2017 (602). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Honda Civic?

Across 6,535 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Honda Civic are Steering (2,262), Air Bags (680), Electrical System (654), Power Train (523), Service Brakes (459) and Engine (431).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. Counts combine the records NHTSA files under “CIVIC”, “CIVIC HATCHBACK”, “CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID” and “CIVIC HYBRID”. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.