| 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) | 33 MPG | 42 MPG | 36 MPG | — | $1,700 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 2L 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 | 39 MPG | 35 MPG | — | $1,750 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 31 MPG | 38 MPG | 34 MPG | — | $1,800 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 MPG | 37 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 MPG | 38 MPG | 33 MPG | — | $1,850 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 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 | Manual 6-spd | 28 MPG | 37 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,000 / yr |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 27 MPG | 37 MPG | 31 MPG | — | $2,450 / yr |
| Civic 5Dr | 2L 4-Cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 26 MPG | 36 MPG | 29 MPG | — | $2,100 / yr |
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.
| Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant | Overall Rating | Frontal Crash | Side Crash | Rollover Rating | Rollover Risk |
| 4 DR FWD | | | | | 9.5% |
| HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD | | | | | 9.5% |
| SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD | | | | | 9.5% |
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Honda Civic models.
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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.
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Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Affected Component: STEERING
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
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