Model year record
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls & problems
The 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is steering (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2025 Honda Civic Hatchback 5 HB FWD
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
2025 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 3 | 2,000 mi |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Vehicle speed controlCruise control | 1 | — |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle suddenly shutoff with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was restarted. The warning light was off after the vehicle was restarted. An OBD2 scan tool was used to scan the vehicle and the DTC for a misfire in cylinder #3 was retrieved. The contact shifted into Sport Mode and the vehicle drove normally. The dealer was notified of the failure and associated the failure with bad gasoline. The contact stated the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to…
- Steering
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the electric gear box assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING); as a possible cause for the failure. The failure mileage was 21,400.
- Steering
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel was making an abnormal groaning sound. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the steering wheel sound was normal. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control feature activated, the cruise control became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained cruise control functionality after shutting off and restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.
- Power train
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the jerking was slow and heavy. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle jerked hard and then stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and while being test-driven the vehicle jerked hard. The mechanic checked underneath the hood and suggested that the contact use premium fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Headquarters Honda in Clermont Florida, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission was…
- Steering
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a tinging and clicking sound was coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the steering gear spring and steering sensor, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 1,400.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.