Honda Civic recalls and safety
79 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2022 · 16,221 owner complaints
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79
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The Honda Civic has 79 recalls covering 39.5 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (20). The 2022 Honda Civic earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Owners filed 660 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; air bags is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
79
Most for 2006: 20
Units affected
39.5M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2022
Complaints, 12 mo
660
-19.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
24 rated versions, model years 2011 to 2022
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | 2 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2019 | 2 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2019 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2018 | 2 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2018 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2017 | 2 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2017 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2016 | 2 DR · FWD | 9.3% risk | |||
| 2016 | 4 DR · FWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2015 | 2 DR · FWD | 11.8% risk | |||
| 2015 | 4 DR · FWD | 10.5% risk |
The 16 newest of 24 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Honda Civic, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
660 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Air bags2,859
- Steering2,574
- Power train1,776
- Electrical system1,538
- Unknown or other1,362
- Engine1,107
- Suspension876
- Complaints
- 16,221
- Crashes reported
- 1,733
- Fires reported
- 180
- People injured
- 1,449
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Honda Civic by component
- Air bags22 · 21.6M units
- Fuel system, gasoline9 · 4.45M units
- Power train7 · 411K units
- Exterior lighting5 · 1.97M units
- Seat belts5 · 3.80M units
- Equipment4 · 1.30M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic4 · 545K units
- Steering4 · 1.96M units
Honda Civic recalls
The 25 newest of 79
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Honda Civic recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Honda Civic. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Honda Civic have?
79 recalls cover the Honda Civic, for 39.5 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (22 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2022 Honda Civic?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Honda Civic?
Air bags: named in 2,859 of the 16,221 safety complaints about the Honda Civic, then steering (2,574). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.