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2019 Honda Civic recalls & problems

The 2019 Honda Civic has 4 safety recalls and 443 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (113 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls
Complaints443filed by owners
Crashes · fires27 · 1reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2019 Honda Civic in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Air bagsMay 21, 2026

Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

Recall 26V33200098,892 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Fuel system, gasolineDec 18, 2023

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 23V8580002,490,460 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Fuel system, gasolineMar 25, 2021

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 21V215000624,552 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Fuel system, gasolineMay 28, 2020

Delivery › Fuel pump

Recall 20V314000135,995 vehicles

Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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

2019 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2019 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2019 Honda CIVIC HATCH 5 HB FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2019 Honda CIVIC HATCH Type-R 5 HB FWD

OverallNot Rated
Frontal crashNot Rated
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk9.5%
2019 Honda Civic NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2019 Honda Civic NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

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.

Fuel economy

Civic 4Dr

36mpg combined
City / highway32 / 42 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,850/year to fuel

Civic 2Dr

35mpg combined
City / highway31 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,900/year to fuel

Civic 5Dr

34mpg combined
City / highway31 / 40 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Civic 2Dr

33mpg combined
City / highway30 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Civic 2Dr

33mpg combined
City / highway30 / 38 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Civic 4Dr

33mpg combined
City / highway30 / 38 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Civic 4Dr

33mpg combined
City / highway30 / 38 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,050/year to fuel

Civic 5Dr

33mpg combined
City / highway29 / 38 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,500/year to fuel

Civic 2Dr

32mpg combined
City / highway28 / 38 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,550/year to fuel

Civic 2Dr

32mpg combined
City / highway29 / 36 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

Civic 4Dr

32mpg combined
City / highway28 / 38 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,550/year to fuel

Civic 4Dr

32mpg combined
City / highway29 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,100/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
SteeringRack and pinion11330257,219 mi
Fuel/propulsion system721007,201 mi
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Fuel pump6200040,000 mi
Unknown or other613033,600 mi
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Adaptive cruise control3940315,000 mi
Electrical systemStarter assembly; 12v/24v/48v battery373019,637 mi
Engine3301010,600 mi
Service brakes3290711,923 mi
Lane departureAssist; Warning1630036,337 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission130007,000 mi
StructureBody; Body › Hatchback/liftgate1310110,300 mi
Wheels121008,155 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.