Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The 2019 Honda Civic is associated with 429 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 85 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 16 certified vehicle configurations spanning 1.5l 4-cyl and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 25 to 36 MPG combined. The 2019 Honda Civic belongs to the 10th generation (FC/FK) Civic platform spanning model years 2016–2021.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 429 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Steering (85 / 20%)
- • Safety Incident Signals: 25 crash / 1 fire / 13 injury reports
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
- • EPA Efficiency: 25–36 MPG (16 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Honda Civic?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 32 MPG | 42 MPG | 36 MPG | — | $1,700 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 MPG | 40 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 MPG | 40 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 MPG | 38 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 MPG | 38 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 MPG | 38 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 29 MPG | 38 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $2,300 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $2,400 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 29 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 28 MPG | 38 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $2,400 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 29 MPG | 37 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $1,900 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 MPG | 36 MPG | 32 MPG | — | $2,400 / yr |
| Civic 2Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 25 MPG | 35 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 25 MPG | 36 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 MPG | 28 MPG | 25 MPG | — | $3,050 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Honda Civic?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD | 9.5% | ||||
| 2 DR FWD | 9.3% | ||||
| HATCH 5 HB FWD | 9.5% | ||||
| HATCH Type-R 5 HB FWD | 9.5% |
Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Honda Civic models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Honda Civic?
Summary of 429 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2019 Honda Civic problems & component breakdown (86 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Honda Civic?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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