Overview
This guide lists the recall campaigns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has on file for the Honda Civic, 2016–2024 model years, grouped by the system they affect, with what a pre-purchase inspection can and cannot tell you about each. It is built from NHTSA's recall records pulled on August 27, 2026, not from owner-forum anecdotes or failure-rate guesses.
NHTSA lists 18 campaigns for this model across those years. The 12 most recent, running from May 2026 back to September 2018, are covered below; older campaigns are not repeated here, so run the VIN yourself rather than treating this page as the complete list. Model years shown are limited to this guide's 2016–2024 range; a campaign can list earlier or later years.
How to read a Civic recall list
A recall campaign applies to certain vehicles, identified by VIN, built in a specific window. A model year appearing in a campaign does not mean every car of that year is affected, and a car outside the listed years can still be included in a multi-model campaign.
This page lists recall campaigns, which are manufacturer safety actions recorded by NHTSA; it does not rank reliability. A completed recall means the manufacturer's repair has been performed on that vehicle. What matters for a used purchase is whether the specific car in front of you has any open campaign and whether the seller can show the work was done.
Honda Civic: Fuel system recalls
December 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V858000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2016–2021 (2016–2024 range). The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2013 to 2023 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Coupe, Sedan, Hatchback, Type R. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
March 2021, NHTSA campaign 21V215000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2019–2020 (2016–2024 range). The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Hatchback, Coupe, Si, Sedan, Type R. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
May 2020, NHTSA campaign 20V314000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2018–2019 (2016–2024 range). The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Hatchback, Type R. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: A fuel pump sits inside the tank, so no visual inspection can judge its condition. What an inspector can do is run the OBD-II scan for stored trouble codes and check fluid levels and oil leaks. The road test, where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe, evaluates the drivetrain. Whether the recall repair or update was performed is a VIN-lookup question, not an inspection one.
Honda Civic: Air bag, seat belt and seat recalls
May 2026, NHTSA campaign 26V332000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2016–2022 (2016–2024 range). The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2016 to 2026 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. NHTSA's summary names the base Honda Civic and these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Type R, hatchback, coupe. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064.
November 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V859000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2023–2024 (2016–2024 range). The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Sedan, Hatchback. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge.
February 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V064000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2020–2022 (2016–2024 range). The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: sedan, coupe, hatchback, Type R. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. This is a phased recall.
What the inspection covers here: An inspector cannot test an occupant-classification sensor or predict how an air bag would behave in a crash. The inspection does cover the interior, including seat belts, and the gauges and the operation of the electrical items, and anything unusual is reported. Whether a campaign's remedy was performed is answered by the VIN lookup.
Honda Civic: Steering, suspension and structure recalls
October 2024, NHTSA campaign 24V744000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2022–2024 (2016–2024 range). The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA's summary spans model years 2022 to 2025 across all the models it names, some of them outside this guide's 2016–2024 range; check your own model year with the VIN lookup. NHTSA's summary names the base Honda Civic and these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Type R, Hatchback. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge.
October 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V704000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2022–2024 (2016–2024 range). NHTSA's summary limits it to 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. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: 4-door, 5-door. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge.
September 2018, NHTSA campaign 18V663000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2017–2018 (2016–2024 range). The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Steering and suspension are checked on every inspection, along with an underbody check for rust, frame damage, or structural repair. The inspection cannot confirm that a specific recalled part was replaced; the VIN lookup does that.
Honda Civic: Brake recalls
June 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V458000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2020–2021 (2016–2024 range). The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge.
June 2023, NHTSA campaign 23V430000, listed for Honda Civic model year 2023 (2016–2024 range). 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. Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: Braking components are part of every inspection, and Silver and Gold add pad and rotor measurement. A brake recall's remedy status still comes from the VIN lookup.
Honda Civic: Other recalls
November 2018, NHTSA campaign 18V817000, listed for Honda Civic model years 2017–2018 (2016–2024 range). The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. NHTSA's summary names these Honda Civic body styles and trims: Hatchback, Type R. This campaign names more than one model or trim, so confirm your VIN is included. Remedy per NHTSA: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge.
What the inspection covers here: The inspection covers the vehicle's physical condition and does not verify paperwork or manuals. Whether any of these recall repairs was performed is a VIN-lookup question.
Check a Civic's VIN for open recalls before you drive out
Enter the 17-character VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls), which is free and shows open recalls for that exact vehicle. Manufacturers also offer their own recall lookups. The VIN is usually on the dashboard at the base of the windshield and on the driver's door jamb. Ask the seller for it before you travel.
If the lookup shows an open campaign, the remedy text NHTSA records for most campaigns describes the repair or update as free to the owner. Ask the seller for the dealer paperwork showing the work was done, or make the open repair a condition of the sale. If NHTSA flags a do-not-drive advisory, do not take delivery until the repair is complete.
What a pre-purchase inspection adds on top of a recall lookup
The recall lookup tells you what the manufacturer has reported to NHTSA. An independent inspection tells you what is going on with the car you are about to buy, including problems no recall covers.
Every Vehicle Inspectors inspection covers the body and paint for prior repair or respray, rust and underbody condition, tires and wheels, glass, evidence of previous accident or flood damage, lights and gauges and the electrical items, the interior and seat belts, the motor and transmission, the driveline including all-wheel-drive systems, steering, suspension, braking components and exhaust, the engine bay, fluid levels and leaks, an OBD-II scan for stored codes (1996 and newer vehicles), and a road test where the vehicle is street legal, insured, and conditions are safe. You receive a photo-documented PDF report with a plain-English go, caution, or stop summary.
Silver adds a battery load test, brake pad and rotor measurement, and A/C and heater temperature readings. Gold adds an extended road test with live OBD-II data capture, a full electronics and infotainment audit, and paint-depth readings panel by panel. The tiers are price bands by vehicle value; the core inspection is the same at each. See pricing or book an inspection and paste the listing link.