repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2017 Honda Civic Type RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Honda Civic Type R has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Honda Civic Type R 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.
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
2017 vs. every other Civic Type R 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 Type R median. How we score
'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Honda Civic Type R safety ratings
2017 Honda Civic Type R 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: No
- Lane departure warning: No
Own a 2017 Civic Type R?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.