Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Civic, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering192
- Lane departure20
- Electrical system17
- Forward collision avoidance16
- Unknown or other15
- Service brakes14
- Engine8
- Air bags8
- Power train7
- Wheels6
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 12 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 15 2023 Civic vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 10 people died inside them, and 2 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2023 Honda Civic failed the safety check 0.52% of the time — 24% less often than the average 2023 passenger car (0.69%). Median odometer at inspection: 11,561 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Real-world fuel consumption
2,937 Honda Civic cars first registered in Europe in 2023 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Petrol hybrid versions use 5.5 l/100 km on the road against 5.0 in the WLTP test (+11%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,937 | 5.5 | 5.0 | +11% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
In the Netherlands
171 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 48% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €38,960.
Most common APK defects
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
2,217 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 26 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
73 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
177 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register; 2% arrived as used imports, 97% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 6.9–7.7 L/100 km (about 31–34 mpg US), CO₂ 162–180 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic Sedan · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.6 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
| Civic Sedan · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.7 | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Civic Sedan · Mid-size · Regular gasoline | 7.8 | 6.3 | 7.1 |
| Civic Sedan Si · Mid-size · Premium gasoline | 8.7 | 6.4 | 7.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic.
| 2025599 30 Oct 2025 | Wheels Issue: This recall is for certain aluminum wheels that were installed before delivery or sold as a dealer accessory. On certain vehicles, the wheels may n… |
| 2024696 14 Nov 2024 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the bolts that attach the driver's seat cushion frame may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the bolts could … |
| 2024588 3 Oct 2024 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an … |
| 2023562 19 Oct 2023 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the incorrect steering gear box assembly may have been installed during a repair. As a result, the tires could become damaged by c… |
| 2023349 15 Jun 2023 | Brakes Issue: Under certain conditions when the vehicle is in "auto-brake hold" mode, a problem with the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may cause the vehic… |
| 2023191 30 Mar 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain Civic Type-R models, the driver's seat frame may not have been properly welded. As a result, the seat frame could break in a crash. Safe… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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 result in an unsecured seat. 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 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 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 the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
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 feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2023 Honda Civic: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011795 | Service Bulletin - Due to a manufacturing error, certain service part electric power steering (EPS) gearbox assemblies were not made to proper specification which may affect the rack stroke. An incorrect rack stroke may cause changes in driving dynamics. |
| 11011793 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and Pilots with a customer complaint of a rearview camera inop where the center touch-screen is solid black/blank when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11011792 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11011787 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civic 2.0L Sports with a customer complaint of front damper noise while turning. The noise may occur at any speed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific collect parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11011784 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010679 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and Pilots with a customer complaint of a rearview camera inop where the center touch-screen is solid black/blank when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010677 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civic 2.0L Sports with a customer complaint of front damper noise while turning. The noise may occur at any speed. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific collect parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010673 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010549 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2024 Accord 1.5Ls, 2021-2024 Civics 1.5Ls, 2023-2024 CR-Vs 1.5Ls, and 2017 Fits with customer complaint of Check Engine Light (CEL) on with DTC P0420 [Catalyst System Effciency Below Threshold] stored. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010115 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and Pilots with a customer complaint of a rearview camera inop where the center touch-screen is solid black/blank when the vehicle is in reverse. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11010110 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009199 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11009191 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11008203 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11007645 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006534 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11006250 | Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center. |
| 11005732 | Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center. |
| 11005518 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2023 Civic 1.5Ls & 2023 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000279 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic 2.0Ls, 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000138 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 Civic 2.0Ls, 2023-2024 Pilots with a customer concern of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10252471 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Civic 1.5Ls with a dealer concern of an oil leak from the half shaft support bearing discovered during an inspection of the driveline. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10251900 | Service News - Dirt or contamination can build up on the seat belt webbing and on the D-ring seat belt guide. This can restrict the seat belt from retracting normally, or stop it from retracting at all. Proper cleaning can restore normal movement. |
| 10251898 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Civic 1.5Ls with a dealer concern of an oil leak from the half shaft support bearing discovered during an inspection of the driveline. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10250728 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2024 Civic 1.5Ls with a dealer concern of an oil leak from the half shaft support bearing discovered during an inspection of the driveline. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation