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2023 Honda Civic recalls & problems

The 2023 Honda Civic has 4 safety recalls and 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering (192 complaints).

Recalls4safety recalls

Complaints258filed by owners

Crashes · fires19 · 0reported in complaints

NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars

2023 Honda Civic in an NHTSA crash test — NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

SeatsNov 14, 2024

Critical fasteners

Recall 24V859000121 vehicles

Problem: 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."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

SteeringOct 3, 2024

Steering

Recall 24V7440001,693,199 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: 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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

SteeringOct 19, 2023

Rack and pinion

Recall 23V704000264,567 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

Service brakes, hydraulicJun 15, 2023

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

Recall 23V430000386 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

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

2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★

Frontal crash	★★★★★
Side crash	★★★★★
Rollover	★★★★★
Rollover risk	9.5%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: Standard

2023 Honda Civic NHTSA side crash test — NHTSA side barrier crash test

2023 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 / highway	33 / 42 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 5Dr

35mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 39 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 4Dr

35mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 40 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 4Dr

34mpg combined

City / highway	31 / 38 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $1,950/year to fuel

Civic 4Dr

33mpg combined

City / highway	30 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 5Dr

33mpg combined

City / highway	30 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 5Dr

33mpg combined

City / highway	30 / 38 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 5Dr

32mpg combined

City / highway	29 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

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

Civic 4Dr

31mpg combined

City / highway	27 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,650/year to fuel

Civic 5Dr

31mpg combined

City / highway	28 / 37 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

1.5 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Civic 5Dr

29mpg combined

City / highway	26 / 36 mpg
Fuel	Regular Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,300/year to fuel

Civic 5Dr

24mpg combined

City / highway	22 / 28 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

2 L · 4 cyl · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,400/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 area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Steering	192	8	6	10,000 mi
Lane departureAssist; Warning	26	5	3	—
Forward collision avoidanceAutomatic emergency braking; Warnings	22	2	0	—
Electrical system	17	1	1	—
Unknown or other	15	2	0	—
Service brakes	14	4	1	—
Engine	8	0	0	—
Air bags	8	7	5	—
Power train	7	1	1	—
Wheels	6	1	0	—
Suspension	5	0	0	—
Exterior lighting	4	0	0	—

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

Recent owner complaints

Electrical system
I was driving and out of nowhere steering wheel locked on me it feels really heavy basically my car suffered a complete loss of power steering due to internal mechanical gear binding matching Campaign 24V-744 [7b0d] but Honda is refusing to fix it because your VIN was left off the initial recall list
Oct 15, 2026
Lane departure › Assist
I am the first owner, when i start lane keep assist feature, everytime it steers the car right side, after 10 seconds when it shows the light on dash to (keep your hands on steering wheel) i have steer hard to keep in middle of lane and you have to do it 3 to 4 times to use the lane keep assist feature accurately.
Oct 14, 2026
Steering
This car had a previous safety recall for steering components "sticking", creating an unsafe driving situation. The recall was performed, however the problem still persists and the steering is still unsafe, sticking, and jerks left to right. This possesses an actual risk of motor vehicular crash, injury, or death. Regardless of how careful of a driver you are, the steering will veer unexpectedly.
Sep 17, 2026
Unknown or other
My car displays: Auto Idle Stop System Problem. See Your Dealer
Sep 18, 2026
Service brakes
I have a christmas tree of lights on my dashboard, I cant use my cruise control or lane assist features. I took my car to a Honda dealership to have a diagnostic done and found that the EPB on the left rear brake was bad. I changed it out and had the computer reset to find that the car is still having issues and now I'm being told to change out the ABS wheel speed sensor that connects to the EPB. When looking online this is a commonly known issue with the 2022 and 2023 Civic sport touring and Honda is aware of this and are trying to get out of having to fix it. This is a huge concern for me because I'm currently living in [XXX] right now for work and have to park on an incline and have been…
Jul 18, 2026
Structure › Body
Report: Peeling white pearl paint on my Honda civic. The car is 3 years old and already on the hood peeling off. I-Car certified body shop looked at the car and immediately said factory defect upon testing. They have told me no primer for paint to adhere to... will force me to repaint entire hood and front bumper. Honda has unjustifiably denied warranty coverage even with paper work proof from that shop (breach of warranty legally) though the car is under 36k miles. Will mention this is my second Honda suffering peeling paint after new. Previous civic was a 2020 with paint peeling off mirrors, roof, and handles. Will mention my white color is listed in a lawsuit for this exact defect.…
Sep 15, 2026
Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking
The front camera is inoperative. None of the safety features like automatic emergency braking are working. Dealer inspected and said needs a new camera which they can order.
Aug 27, 2026
Exterior lighting
Following a drivetrain repair at Gary Yeomans Honda, the vehicle was returned to me in an unsafe driving condition. Specifically, the technician left unsecured heavy metal tools (a pry bar and screwdriver) loose in the engine bay, failed to torque a structural fastener, and rendered the rear brake light completely non-functional while incorrectly marking it as operational on the inspection sheet. Additionally, the inspection sheet indicated a red-flag warning to 'inspect transmission for leaks' that was categorized as a mistake upon return.
Feb 13, 2026

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

NHTSA defect investigations

Momentary Increased Steering EffortClosedLed to recall 24V744
On November 29, 2023, the Oï¬ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering eï¬ort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering eï¬ort (described as âsticky steeringâ) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service techniciansâ quick test drives.Â The complaints had been received over the previous two years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear of these vehicles is aided by an electrical power assist unit. This power assist unit inputs force on the steering rack via a worm gear and worm…
EA23003 · opened Nov 29, 2023 · closed Jan 28, 2025
Momentary Increased Steering EffortClosed
On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. During manufacturing, the worm wheel goes through annealing and component conditioning processes. These processes caused internal stress and strain within the worm wheel. This strain was slowly released…
PE23005 · opened Mar 17, 2023 · closed Nov 30, 2023