Honda Civic recalls & complaint record (MY 2017–2026)

By Ivan H., EVCostIQ · reviewed against our public methodology · every source dated on this page

As of July 10, 2026, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists 16 recall campaigns and 2,749 consumer complaints for the Honda Civic (MY 2017–2026). The most-reported complaint areas are Steering, Electrical System, Fuel/Propulsion System. Every recall is a free remedy — an open recall is repaired at no cost — so a recall adds nothing to what the Civic costs to own.

Every Honda Civic recall campaign, by year

All 16 NHTSA recall campaigns on file for the Civic (MY 2017–2026), newest first. A recall is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.

2026 — 1 campaign

Air Bags26V332000 · May 21, 2026 · about 98,892 vehicles
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2024 — 4 campaigns

Seats24V859000 · November 14, 2024 · about 121 vehicles
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
Fuel System24V763000 · October 14, 2024 · about 720,810 vehicles
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge.
Steering24V744000 · October 3, 2024 · about 1,693,199 vehicles
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.
Air Bags24V064000 · February 1, 2024 · about 750,114 vehicles
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge.

2023 — 4 campaigns

Fuel System23V858000 · December 18, 2023 · about 2,490,460 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.
Steering23V704000 · October 19, 2023 · about 264,567 vehicles
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge.
Service Brakes23V458000 · June 29, 2023 · about 124,077 vehicles
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge.
Service Brakes23V430000 · June 15, 2023 · about 386 vehicles
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.

2021 — 1 campaign

Fuel System21V215000 · March 25, 2021 · about 624,552 vehicles
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

2020 — 1 campaign

Fuel System20V314000 · May 28, 2020 · about 135,995 vehicles
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

2018 — 4 campaigns

Equipment18V817000 · November 16, 2018 · about 7,016 vehicles
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge.
Steering18V663000 · September 27, 2018 · about 54 vehicles
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.
Equipment18V421000 · June 20, 2018 · about 13 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge.
Air Bags18V266000 · April 26, 2018 · about 69 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge.

2017 — 1 campaign

Power Train17V706000 · November 9, 2017 · about 5,404 vehicles
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 pa…
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge.

Where the Civic’s recalls and complaints cluster

Recalls by component (16 campaigns total): Fuel System (4), Air Bags (3), Steering (3), Service Brakes (2), Equipment (2), Seats (1), Power Train (1).

Complaints by reported area (2,749 total; a single complaint can cite more than one area): Steering (1,280), Electrical System (272), Fuel/Propulsion System (202), Engine (168), Forward Collision Avoidance (168), Fuel System (162).

Recall counts are NHTSA campaign records; complaint counts are consumer reports. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Crash, fire, injury and death reports

Across those consumer complaints, NHTSA’s records for the Civic (MY 2017–2026) include 125 crash reports, 16 fire reports, 79 injury reports and 1 report of a death. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA.

Do recalls affect what the Civic costs to own?

No direct cost. A recall is a free remedy: the manufacturer must repair the defect at no charge, so an open or completed recall adds nothing to the 5-year cost of ownership.
Resale is the one caveat. An unrepaired recall can make a used Civic harder to sell or trade in — a buyer or dealer may want it fixed first — but the fix itself is still free, and completing it removes that friction.
How our totals treat it. Our 5-year cost-of-ownership totals use market-level depreciation estimates; they are not adjusted per recall campaign. See the honest 5-year cost to own: Honda Civic LX (gas) cost to own →.

Recalls & complaints — FAQ

How many recalls does the Honda Civic have?

As of July 10, 2026, NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Honda Civic (MY 2017–2026). Each is a free remedy — the manufacturer repairs the defect at no cost. The full dated campaign list is above.

What is the most serious Civic recall?

The largest by scale is campaign 23V858000 (December 18, 2023, Fuel System), affecting about 2,490,460 vehicles: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The remedy is free of charge.

How do I check if my Civic has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s free recall lookup, nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows any open (unrepaired) recall for your exact vehicle, and recall repairs are always free at a franchised dealer.

Do recalls make the Civic cheaper or more expensive to own?

Neither, directly — recall repairs are free, so they add nothing to the cost of ownership. An unrepaired recall can make a used one harder to resell, but our 5-year cost totals use market-level depreciation and are not adjusted per campaign. See the Civic cost to own.

About this data

All powertrains and trims. Figures cover all powertrains and trims sold under the Civic nameplate for the model years shown (MY 2017–2026).
A recall is a free fix. A recall means the manufacturer must remedy a safety defect free of charge; it is not the same as a breakdown or a repair bill.
Complaints are unverified. Consumer complaints are unverified reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA — a signal of what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), data as of July 10, 2026.