repaired · 2026 Q3
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Honda Civic HatchbackProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-859 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Steering
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2023 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other Civic Hatchback year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Civic Hatchback median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Honda Civic Hatchback safety ratings
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Civic Hatchback owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the steering wheel was jumping uncontrollably. The steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. The maintenance light was illuminated. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount…
Own a 2023 Civic Hatchback?
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