repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2025 Honda CivicProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 82 owner complaints about the 2025 Honda Civic, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-744 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2025 Honda Civic has problems
82 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
35Steering6 crash/fire/injury
10Forward collision avoidance
9Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
8Lane departure5 crash/fire/injury
7Visibility/wiper
7Service brakes
6Fuel system, gasoline
6Electrical system
6Power train
3212 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 35 | 6 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 9 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 32 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2025 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.
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
2025 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
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In owners' words
What Civic owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel felt unstable, causing a loss of vehicle control. The contact stated that the message "Steering Rack Failure" was displayed on two separate occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering…
Steering wheel is binding, pulling and getting stuck when turning left and making clicking noises. Car makes a burning smell when accelerating aggressively. Think the fuel pump is defective.
Although my particular VIN number is showing no recall, the steering is sticking at any speed the car is traveling, whether traveling straight or making a turn. When trying to turn the wheel it is causing resistance and requiring me to jerk the steering wheel to free it temporarily to make the…
Own a 2025 Civic?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.