3 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Honda Civic GX.
3
recalls
3
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2009 Honda Civic GX recalls
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · reported June 27, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 9,555 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · reported May 16, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 19,138 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
The risk
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module
NHTSA campaign 16V346000 · reported May 24, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,719,386 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Wheels1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 21, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system · 200 miles
FUEL GAUGE INVERSES. THE FUEL GAUGE METER LIGHTS UPSIDE DOWN USALLY WHEN I WASH MY VEHICLE OR WHEN THERE IS ALOT OF MOISTURE IN THE AIR. I PUSH ON THE CLEAR PLASTIC TO FIX BUT IT GOES RIGHT BACK IN THE WRONG POSSITION AGAIN. IT IS VERY ANOYING.
Feb 6, 2018 · Air bags · 84,000 miles · crash reported
THIS CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A ONE CAR ACCIDENT SEVERE ENOUGH TO DEPLOY AIRBAGS AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THE CAR WITH ONLY A DRIVER ON BOARD WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY WHEN IT CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND THEN WAS SWERVED TO MISS AN ONCOMING CAR. CONTROL WAS LOST AND THE CAR HIT THE DITCH AT AN ANGLE AND…
Sep 26, 2017 · Electrical system · 92,460 miles
THE TPMS LIGHT INDICATOR ON THE DASHBOARD WILL LIGHT UP AT RANDOM TIMES. I RECENTLY CHECKED AND BOUGHT NEW TIRES AND REPLACED OLD TIRE SENSORS BUT SEEMS AS IF THE INDICATOR OR PROGRAMMING FOR THE SENSOR IS FAULTY. USUALLY WILL GO OFF WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I CONSTANTLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE AND REPORT S AREN'T FINE.
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Honda Civic GX, the most recent reported on June 27, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda Civic GX?
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (1 complaints), followed by electrical system (1).
How many 2009 Honda Civic GX complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 3 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 21, 2019.