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The 2025 Honda Civic is associated with 88 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 2 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Steering, accounting for 14 reports (16% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 7 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl hybrid, 2l 4-cyl, and 1.5l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 24 to 49 MPG combined. The 2025 Honda Civic belongs to the 11th generation (FE/FL) Civic platform spanning model years 2022–2026.

Platform Architecture: 11th Generation (FE/FL) • Production Span: 2022–2026 • Platform Code: Honda Architecture (HA) • Lifecycle Note: Pre-Facelift (2022–2024) / Facelift (2025–2026, Hybrid Reintroduced)
Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 88 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 2 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Steering (14 / 16%)
  • • Field Incident Signals: 11 crash / 1 fire / 6 injury reports
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 24–49 MPG across 7 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2025 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 Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 50 MPG 47 MPG 49 MPG — $1,250 / yr
Civic 5Dr Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 50 MPG 45 MPG 48 MPG — $1,300 / yr
Civic 4Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) 32 MPG 41 MPG 36 MPG — $1,700 / yr
Civic 4Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 31 MPG 39 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / yr
Civic 5Dr 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (AV-S7) 30 MPG 38 MPG 34 MPG — $1,800 / 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 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,150 / 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.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2025 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
Hatchback 5 HB FWD 9.5%
HATCHBACK HYBRID 5 HB FWD 9.5%
HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD 9.5%
SEDAN 4 DR FWD 9.5%
SEDAN HYBRID 4 DR 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 2025 Honda Civic models.
View complete 2025 Honda Civic crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2025 Honda Civic?

Summary of 88 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
88
Crash Reports
11
Fire Reports
1
Complaints w/ Injury
6
Total Injuries
11

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Steering 14 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 9 complaints (1 crash)
Fuel & Propulsion System 4 complaints
STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE 4 complaints (3 crashes)
Fuel System 3 complaints

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 2025 Honda Civic problems & component breakdown (49 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2025 Honda Civic?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #24V763000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
NHTSA Campaign #24V744000 Active Recall
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.
View all 2025 Honda Civic recalls & campaign history (2 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2025 Honda Civic

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2025 Honda Civic

How many safety recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?

The 2025 Honda Civic is associated with 2 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 2 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2025 Honda Civic?

NHTSA records list 88 consumer defect complaints for the 2025 Honda Civic. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Steering, appearing in 14 filings (16% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Honda Civic?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2025 Honda Civic earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 5 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2025 Honda Civic get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2025 Honda Civic range from 24 to 49 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

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.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.