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 CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 260 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda Civic, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 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 November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda Civic has problems
260 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
192Steering8 crash/fire/injury
20Lane departure4 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system
16Forward collision avoidance
14Service brakes
9Engine
8Air bags
8Power train
6Wheels
289 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 192 | 8 |
| Lane departure | 20 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 16 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 14 | 4 |
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Air bags | 8 | 7 |
| Power train | 8 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 28 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2023 Honda Civic 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.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or 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 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 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda Civic, and the recalls they led to.
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortLed to recall 24V-744
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortNo recall
In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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,…
steering feels sticky & i have to apply force just to keep the steering wheel centered when traveling at a high rate of speed as it feels as if the steering wheel is stuck causing me to over correct my steering. when driving through a curve, my steering wheel gets stuck and i can let go of the…
I bought a 2023 Honda Civic Sport from Carvana four months ago. Ever since I bought the car I have been experiencing sticky steering and rattling in the front of my car. It is constant, and even worse at high speeds. I had it diagnosed at Honda, and the Power Steering Rack needs replaced. As far as…
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