2014 Honda Civic recalls and problems

2 recalls and 293 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Honda Civic.

2
recalls
293
owner complaints
30
complaints mentioning a crash
4
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.

2014 Honda Civic recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)

NHTSA campaign 15V574000 · reported September 15, 2015 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 143,676 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.
The risk
If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 30, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

Tires: bead

NHTSA campaign 14V109000 · reported March 10, 2014 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 9,816 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.
The risk
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Oct 8, 2026 · Electrical system

Upon starting the car, all of a sudden, the IMID display area screen went white. I turned off the car and I restarted it, and it turned white and then immediately went black. There were no warning lamps or messages prior to the incident. So now I do not get alerts for an open door or tire pressure or maintenance and…

Oct 2, 2026 · Unknown or other

Dear Secretary Duffy and NHTSA Leadership, I am writing to ask the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to take a closer look at the increasing problem of excessive headlight glare on American roads and to consider updating federal headlight standards to better reflect…

Sep 11, 2026 · Engine

Inspecti9n won't pass due to evap and catalyst but the vehicle shows no codes

Jun 21, 2026 · Air bags

I bought a 2014 Honda Civic LX at a used car dealership. The day after I bought it, the passenger-side occupant position sensor came on. I returned the car, and they reset it. It came on again, was reset, and when it came on again, it was replaced. The new one came on again. This time I took it to my Honda dealer, and…

Jun 16, 2026 · Unknown or other

UNKNOWN component/system issue; entirety of vehicle is available for inspection. Problem has been reproduced by independent service center. Vehicle has been inspected by independent service center and local Honda dealership. No warning lamps/messages or stores codes. 1. Vehicle shakes at idle; periodically jerks and…

Civic model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2011 9169225
2012 3456555
2013 0319291
2014 2293304
2015 1381372
2016 51,082364
2017 6601236

Across all years, the 2006 Civic has the most complaints (1,403). All Honda Civic years →

Questions

Does the 2014 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2014 Honda Civic, the most recent reported on September 15, 2015 (Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Civic?
Owners have filed 293 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (98 complaints), followed by air bags (57).
How many 2014 Honda Civic complaints mention a crash or fire?
30 of 293 complaints report a crash and 4 a fire; 29 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 8, 2026.