2023 Honda Civic recalls

4 safety recalls, 601 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

4Recalls
601Complaints
39Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2023 Honda Civic recall list

Seats recall

24V-859
November 15, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Steering recall

24V-744
October 4, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
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.
Safety risk
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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.

Steering recall

23V-704
October 19, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Safety risk
A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

23V-430
June 15, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Safety risk
Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

2023 Honda Civic owner complaints

601 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 39 crashes, 0 fires, 24 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Steering457
Lane Departure45
Electrical System37
Forward Collision Avoidance33
Unknown or Other31
Service Brakes30
Engine20
Power Train16
Air Bags16
Wheels13

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Power Train

Premature clutch failure. No longer available for inspection as the car has since been repaired. Safety of myself and family put at risk due to clutch failure/slippage as car was unable to hold a gear resulting in the inability to accelerate properly. Additionally, safety of others was put at risk as the failure to hold a gear resulted in car not accelerating properly potentially resulting in a rear end collision. Problem was confirmed by dealer and independent repair shop. Vehicle was inspected at a certified honda dealership and required repair. Due to the estimated cost of the repair through the dealership ($7995), car was repaired through an outside mechanic. There were no warning laps,

October 26, 2026Engine

In April 2026, while the vehicle was being driven, the engine shut off once. Inspection at Valley-Hi Honda found a cracked engine with metal debris in the oil, with diagnostic codes P0017 and P0219. A sudden engine shutdown and engine failure while driving is a safety hazard because it causes loss of power in traffic. The manufacturer, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., denied warranty coverage, claiming driver abuse based on a stored code showing about 7,675 RPM for 0.6 seconds. The engine (longblock) was replaced at a cost of $9,988.08 paid out of pocket, Repair Order #480665. There was no crash and no injuries, and there were no prior similar incidents. The vehicle was purchased new on Novem

October 15, 2026Lane Departure

I am the first owner, when i start lane keep assist feature, everytime it steers the car right side, after 10 seconds when it shows the light on dash to (keep your hands on steering wheel) i have steer hard to keep in middle of lane and you have to do it 3 to 4 times to use the lane keep assist feature accurately.

October 15, 2026Power TrainElectrical System

I was driving and out of nowhere steering wheel locked on me it feels really heavy basically my car suffered a complete loss of power steering due to internal mechanical gear binding matching Campaign 24V-744 [7b0d] but Honda is refusing to fix it because your VIN was left off the initial recall list

October 9, 2026Steering

The steering wheel became sticky sometimes and hard to control and the steering wheel sometimes notches while driving on straight road at 60 mph make it hard to keep the car straight sometimes. The steering sometimes feel difficult to turn

2023 Honda Civic crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWDNot ratedNot ratedNot rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2023 Honda Civic: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 9.5%.

2023 Honda Civic recall FAQ

Does the 2023 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic. The most recent, filed November 15, 2024, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2023 Honda Civic problems?

Owners have filed 601 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is steering (457 reports), followed by lane departure.

Is the 2023 Honda Civic safe?

The 2023 Honda Civic earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2023 Honda Civic?

Contact any authorized Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: Civic Hatchback, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan SI, Civic Hatchback Type R.