repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Honda Civic Type RProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-229 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Civic Type R has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Steering
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 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 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.
repaired · 2025 Q1
Seats
Risk. A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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 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
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, and the recalls they led to.
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortLed to recall 24V-744
In owners' words
What Civic Type R owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Steering wheel is locking with left hand curves at highway speeds especially when the car has been driven for more than 20 minutes. Multiple incidents where I almost end up on the opposite lane because of this. Car has been brought to dealership 3-4 times but they refused to look further into the…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
The contact's wife owns a 2023 Honda Civic Type-R. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized in the direction that the steering wheel was turned. The contact stated that because of the failure, the steering wheel failed to return to center. The contact was forced…
Own a 2023 Civic Type R?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.