Honda Civic recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Honda Civic, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Honda Civic, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 1973–2026 with 205 recall campaigns and 19599 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2001 (14), 2006 (13), and 2003 (11).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2006 (1708), 2007 (1465), and 2001 (1354).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Fuel and emissions, and Seats and restraints.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Steering, Air bags, Electrical system.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
21 campaigns · Years: 1994, 1996–2011, 2020–2022These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Fuel and emissions
11 campaigns · Years: 1984–1985, 1998–2009, 2011–2012, 2016–2021, 2025These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Seats and restraints
8 campaigns · Years: 1974, 1984, 1986–1991, 2000–2001, 2004–2005, 2017, 2023–2024These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
Powertrain
7 campaigns · Years: 1984, 1986, 1990, 1992–1994, 2012, 2014–2015, 2017These campaigns relate to drivetrain or transmission components that can affect shifting, power delivery, or control.
Visibility and lighting
7 campaigns · Years: 1973, 1985–1987, 1990, 2001–2003, 2006, 2016These campaigns relate to lighting, glass, or visibility components (lamps, wipers, and related systems).
Brakes
6 campaigns · Years: 1996, 2006–2007, 2016, 2020–2021, 2023These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Equipment and labeling
5 campaigns · Years: 1987–1988, 2006, 2014, 2017–2018These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
Steering and suspension
5 campaigns · Years: 1973–1979, 2012, 2017–2018, 2022–2025These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Honda Civic in NHTSA complaint data are Steering, Air bags, Electrical system.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 7 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Service brakes, Electrical system. |
| 2025 | 2 | 42 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2024 | 3 | 145 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Lane departure: assist. |
| 2023 | 4 | 307 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Lane departure: assist, Electrical system. |
| 2022 | 3 | 1100 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Lane departure: assist, Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control. |
| 2021 | 3 | 169 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking, Electrical system. |
| 2020 | 4 | 266 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Air bags, Power train. |
| 2019 | 3 | 474 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Fuel/propulsion system, Fuel system, gasoline. |
| 2018 | 5 | 784 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Fuel system, gasoline, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2017 | 5 | 707 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2016 | 4 | 1280 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering, Electrical system, Engine. |
| 2015 | 1 | 472 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Engine. |
| 2014 | 2 | 368 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 2013 | 0 | 421 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Steering, Service brakes. |
| 2012 | 3 | 608 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Steering, Electrical system. |
| 2011 | 9 | 219 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, Electrical system. |
| 2010 | 8 | 485 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Service brakes, Structure:body. |
| 2009 | 8 | 497 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Structure:body, Electrical system. |
| 2008 | 7 | 1077 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Engine, Visibility. |
| 2007 | 9 | 1465 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Visibility, Air bags. |
| 2006 | 13 | 1708 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Visibility, Air bags. |
| 2005 | 10 | 396 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system. |
| 2004 | 10 | 424 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train. |
| 2003 | 11 | 619 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system. |
| 2002 | 11 | 876 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Power train:automatic transmission, Power train. |
| 2001 | 14 | 1354 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Air bags, Power train. |
| 2000 | 6 | 350 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Electrical system. |
| 1999 | 3 | 404 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Electrical system:ignition:switch, Air bags:frontal. |
| 1998 | 4 | 502 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Power train:automatic transmission, Electrical system:ignition:switch. |
| 1997 | 2 | 452 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags, Air bags:frontal, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1996 | 2 | 383 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Vehicle speed control. |
| 1995 | 0 | 252 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Equipment:appliance:air conditioner, Air bags. |
| 1994 | 2 | 171 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Air bags, Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip. |
| 1993 | 1 | 178 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Air bags:frontal, Electrical system:ignition, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline. |
| 1992 | 1 | 113 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Air bags:frontal, Tires. |
| 1991 | 1 | 143 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts, Electrical system:ignition, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1990 | 3 | 110 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Seat belts, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1989 | 1 | 88 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition. |
| 1988 | 3 | 51 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Vehicle speed control:cruise control. |
| 1987 | 3 | 41 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Vehicle speed control, Seat belts:front:retractor. |
| 1986 | 3 | 54 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Seat belts:front:retractor. |
| 1985 | 2 | 17 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts:front:buckle assembly, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch. |
| 1984 | 3 | 7 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:delivery, Structure:frame and members, Engine and engine cooling:engine. |
| 1983 | 0 | 10 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap, Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly, Seat belts:front:anchorage. |
| 1982 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Steering. |
| 1981 | 0 | 1 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:catalytic convertor. |
| 1979 | 1 | 1 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Steering. |
| 1978 | 1 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1977 | 3 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1976 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1975 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
| 1973 | 2 | 0 | Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Fuel system and Seat belts
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- Accord 1981–2027
- Accord Crosstour 2010–2011
- ADV150 2021–2023
- ADV160 2024–2027
- CB1100 2013–2018
- CB300 2023–2023
- CB300F 2015–2025
- CB300R 2019–2025
- CB500 2022–2024
- CB500F 2013–2025
- CB500X 2013–2024
- CB650 1981–1985
- CB650R 2019–2025
- CB750 1981–2025
- CBF300 2023–2023
- CBR1000 1987–2027
- CBR1000RR 2010–2027
- CBR1000S 2012–2012
- CBR1100XX 1993–2003
- CBR250R 2011–2013
- CBR300R 2015–2023
- CBR500 1993–2024
- CBR500R 2010–2025
- CBR600 1988–2027
- CBR600F 1987–1987
- CBR600RR 2010–2027
- CBR650 2024–2024
- CBR650R 2019–2025
- CBR900 1993–2000
- CBR954RR 2004–2008
- Civic Si 1990–2027
- Civic Type R 2017–2027
- Clarity 2017–2021
- CN250 1981–1987
- CR-V 1997–2027
- CR-Z 2011–2016
- CRF230L 2008–2011
- CRF250L 2013–2024
- CRF300L 2021–2024
- CRF450L 2019–2020
- CRF450X 2005–2024
- Crosstour 2012–2015
- CT70 1991–1994
- CTX1300 2014–2015
- CTX700 2014–2018
- CX500 1981–1984
- del Sol 1994–1997
- Element 2003–2011
- ELITE 1981–1989
- EV Plus 1997–1999
- FCX Clarity 2004–2014
- Fit 2007–2020
- FourTrax 1993–2023
- GL1500C (VALKYRIE) 1993–2002
- Gold Wing 1981–2027
- HR-V 2016–2027
- Insight 2000–2022
- Interstate 2010–2016
- Metropolitan 2013–2027
- Navi 2022–2027
- NC700X 2012–2024
- NC750X 2014–2025
- NU50 1981–1984
- NX125 1981–2027
- NX250 1981–2027
- NX500 2024–2025
- NX650 1981–1989
- Odyssey 1995–2027
- Passport 1994–2027
- PCX150 2022–2024
- Pilot 2003–2027
- Prelude 1981–2027
- Prologue 2024–2027
- Rebel 1100 2021–2027
- Ridgeline 2006–2027
- S2000 2000–2009
- SH150i 2010–2010
- Shadow 1991–2013
- Silver Wing 2002–2013
- Silverwing 1981–1984
- ST1100 1991–2002
- ST1100A 1993–2001
- ST1300 1993–2023
- ST1300A 1993–2009
- ST1300P 1993–2008
- ST1300PA 1993–2024
- Trail125 2021–2025
- TRX450ES 1993–1999
- VF500F 1981–1986
- VFR1200F 2010–2014
- VFR1200X 2016–2017
- VFR800 2008–2008
- VFR800A 2008–2008
- VT1100C 1981–2027
- VT750 1981–2009
- VTX1800C 1993–2008
- VTX1800F 2008–2008
- XL125 1985–1985
- XR200R 1981–2008
- XR650L 1993–2025
⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.