Honda Civic Type R recalls and safety
6 recalls · crash ratings 2017-2018 · 39 owner complaints
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The Honda Civic Type R has 6 recalls covering 5.66 million vehicles as reported; model year 2023 is covered by the most (4). Owners filed 17 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; steering is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
6
Most for 2023: 4
Units affected
5.66M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
17
+142.9% 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
2 rated versions, model years 2017 to 2018
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk | |
| 2017 | 5 HB · FWD | Not rated | Not rated | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Honda Civic Type R, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
17 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Steering9
- Electrical system6
- Engine6
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Power train5
- Service brakes4
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Complaints
- 39
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Honda Civic Type R by component
- Air bags2 · 849K units
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 3.12M units
- Seats1 · 640 units
- Steering1 · 1.69M units
Honda Civic Type R recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Acura MDX, RDX, TLX; Honda Accord and 13 more (2016-2026): Air bagsNo. 26V332000 | Crash risk | 98,892 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Acura Integra, Integra Type S; Honda Civic, Civic Hatchback and 7 more (2022-2026): SteeringNo. 24V744000 | Crash risk | 1,693,199 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Acura MDX, RDX, TLX; Honda Accord and 12 more (2020-2022): Air bagsNo. 24V064000 | Crash risk | 750,114 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, NSX and 17 more (2013-2023): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 23V858000 | Crash risk | 2,490,460 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Honda Civic Type R (2023): SeatsNo. 23V229000 | Crash risk | 640 |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX and 13 more (2018-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 21V215000 | Crash risk | 624,552 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2026 Honda Civic Type R recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2026 Honda Civic Type R. 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 Type R have?
6 recalls cover the Honda Civic Type R, for 5.66 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is air bags (2 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Honda Civic Type R?
Steering: named in 9 of the 39 safety complaints about the Honda Civic Type R, then electrical system (6). 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.