Does the 2023 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most recent reported on October 3, 2024 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2023 Honda Civic Type R complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Honda Civic Type R recalls and problems

2 recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2023 Honda Civic Type R recalls

Steering

NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · reported October 3, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 1,693,199 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.

Seats

NHTSA campaign 23V229000 · reported March 30, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 640 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
The risk: A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering5
Electrical system2
Service brakes2
Engine1
Fuel system, gasoline1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 27, 2026 · Steering
Steering wheel is locking with left hand curves at highway speeds especially when the car has been driven for more than 20 minutes. Multiple incidents where I almost end up on the opposite lane because of this. Car has been brought to dealership 3-4 times but they refused to look further into the problem because they…

Aug 31, 2026 · Service brakes · crash reported
During a controlled low-speed autocross event (~55 mph entry), I applied the brake pedal firmly to decelerate for an upcoming turn. The vehicle failed to decelerate at anywhere near its rated capability. Despite full, sustained pedal application, the car would not slow adequately, departed the course, and struck a…

Aug 19, 2026 · Steering
Sticky steering at highway speeds

Jul 1, 2026 · Engine
I respectfully request that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigate Rick Case Honda for a repair I believe was performed negligently and the dealership's refusal to accept responsibility. On December 2, 2025, Rick Case Honda performed a cylinder head replacement on my 2023 Honda Civic…

Nov 29, 2025 · Service brakes
The engine is making a knocking noise, but there’s no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes louder. It could be…

Civic Type R model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	1	1	0	0
2021	2	11	2	1
2023	2	9	1	0
2024	1	1	0	0
2025	1	4	0	0

All Honda Civic Type R years →

Questions

Does the 2023 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R, the most recent reported on October 3, 2024 (Steering). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (5 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2023 Honda Civic Type R complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 9 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 September 27, 2026.