Generations
The Honda Civic Type R has had 7 generations; the current one, the FL5, arrived in 2022. Figures cover the model years in each generation's production run.
| Generation | Built | Complaints per year | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| EK9 | 1997–2000 | — | — |
| EP3 | 2001–2005 | — | — |
| FD2 | 2007–2011 | — | — |
| FN2 | 2007–2011 | — | — |
| FK2 | 2015–2017 | — | — |
| FK8 | 2017–2021 | 8 | 4 |
| FL5 | 2022– | 9 | 2 |
Generations and production years: Wikidata (CC0). Complaints and recalls: NHTSA, US model years; a recall covering several years is counted once. MOT: DVSA, first tests in Great Britain. Where two generations overlap, a model year counts towards both.
Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Civic Type R | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Civic Type R | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Civic Type R | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Civic Type R | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Steering9
- Fuel/propulsion system6
- Engine6
- Electrical system6
- Power train5
- Service brakes4
- Visibility/wiper3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Crash-test ratings by year
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 model-year variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Year | Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD | — | 9.5 % |
| 2017 | 2017 Honda Civic Type R 5 HB FWD | — | 9.5 % |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption by year
Official Canadian test results for 8 model years, best variant per year. Combined consumption ranges from 9.6–9.7 L/100 km.
| Year | Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2025 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2024 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2023 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.8 | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| 2021 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| 2020 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.5 | 8.4 | 9.6 |
| 2019 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| 2018 | Civic Type R · Full-size · Premium gasoline | 10.6 | 8.3 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
New registrations in Europe
627 new Honda Civic Type R cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2011 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (5), Italy (2), France (1).
| Year | New cars | CO₂ g/km |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 186 (WLTP) |
| 2021 | 15 | 192 (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 161 | 193 (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 24 | 193 (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 55 | 193 (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 92 | 172 (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 163 | — |
| 2015 | 82 | — |
| 2013 | 1 | — |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 23 | — |
Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
220 Honda Civic Type R cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol versions average 10.5 l/100 km on the road, against 8.2 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 28% more.
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 220 | 10.5 | 8.2 | +28% |
Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0
What it costs in fuel
On real-world figures the Honda Civic Type R uses 10.5 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 1,580 litres: £2,752 at this week's average price in United Kingdom, its largest market in Europe.
| Country | Petrol |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £2,752 |
| Austria | €2,865 |
| Czechia | €2,936 |
| Germany | €3,435 |
| Italy | €3,178 |
| United States | $1,784 |
Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.
Work it out for your driving
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Civic Type R in 3 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
A reduction in the amount of grease in the steering gearbox during use results in dangerously fluctuating torque during steering. This can create a loss of vehicle's control and increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The product does not comply with the…
Due to a problem during the production process, the vibration of the engine can cause cracks inside the high-pressure fuel pump. This may lead to a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and mark…
The driver's seat frame may break due to continuous external stress. In the event of an accident, this can prevent the driver restraint system from functioning, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and …
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
6 campaigns cover the Civic Type R.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
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 gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
NHTSA recalls