Model year
2023 Honda Civic
NHTSA lists 4 recalls and 258 complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 4 recalls and 78 complaints under CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC SI, and CIVIC TYPE R. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (192), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (17), LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST (16). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA rated 3 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 24–36 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,850–$3,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 287 complaints
- 2001 1,079 complaints
- 2002 702 complaints
- 2003 499 complaints
- 2004 350 complaints
- 2005 316 complaints
- 2006 1,403 complaints
- 2007 1,204 complaints
- 2008 916 complaints
- 2009 396 complaints
- 2010 397 complaints
- 2011 169 complaints
- 2012 456 complaints
- 2013 319 complaints
- 2014 293 complaints
- 2015 381 complaints
- 2016 1,082 complaints
- 2017 601 complaints
- 2018 745 complaints
- 2019 439 complaints
- 2020 231 complaints
- 2021 147 complaints
- 2022 885 complaints
- 2023 258 complaints
- 2024 124 complaints
- 2025 76 complaints
- 2026 32 complaints
Recalls
24V859000 · Nov 14, 2024
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can…
24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
STEERING
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering…
23V704000 · Oct 19, 2023
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against…
23V430000 · Jun 15, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. 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…
Complaints
258 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 19, fire flag on 0, injury field 12, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CIVIC HATCHBACK | 2 | 4 |
| CIVIC SI | 0 | 65 |
| CIVIC TYPE R | 2 | 9 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE23005 | Momentary Increased Steering Effort · STEERING | Mar 17, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
| EA23003 | Momentary Increased Steering Effort · STEERING | Nov 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
| SEDAN 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | NHTSA photo |
| SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.095 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 33 | 42 | 36 | — | — | $1,850 |
| Civic 4Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 38 | 34 | — | — | $1,950 |
| Civic 4Dr · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 27 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,650 |
| Civic 4Dr · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 37 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 39 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 37 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
| Civic 5Dr · 1.5L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 37 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Civic 5Dr · 2L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 29 | 37 | 32 | — | — | $2,100 |
| Civic 5Dr · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 36 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Civic 5Dr · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| Civic 4Dr · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 31 | 40 | 35 | — | — | $1,900 |
| Civic 5Dr · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 30 | 38 | 33 | — | — | $2,050 |
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