Does the 2023 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic, the most recent reported on November 14, 2024 (Seats: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (192 complaints), followed by lane departure (20).

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

19 of 258 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2023 Honda Civic recalls and problems

4 recalls and 258 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda Civic.

recalls

258

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 recalls

Seats: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · reported November 14, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 121 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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

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.

Steering: rack and pinion

NHTSA campaign 23V704000 · reported October 19, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 264,567 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: 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: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 23V430000 · reported June 15, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 386 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

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

Steering192
Lane departure20
Electrical system17
Forward collision avoidance16
Unknown or other15
Service brakes14
Air bags8
Engine8
Power train7
Wheels6

What owners report

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

Oct 15, 2026 · Lane 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.

Oct 15, 2026 · Electrical 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

Oct 8, 2026 · Steering
This car had a previous safety recall for steering components "sticking", creating an unsafe driving situation. The recall was performed, however the problem still persists and the steering is still unsafe, sticking, and jerks left to right. This possesses an actual risk of motor vehicular crash, injury, or death…

Sep 23, 2026 · Unknown or other
My car displays: Auto Idle Stop System Problem. See Your Dealer

Sep 15, 2026 · Structure
Report: Peeling white pearl paint on my Honda civic. The car is 3 years old and already on the hood peeling off. I-Car certified body shop looked at the car and immediately said factory defect upon testing. They have told me no primer for paint to adhere to... will force me to repaint entire hood and front bumper…

Civic model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2020	5	231	15	1
2021	4	147	5	2
2022	4	885	34	3
2023	4	258	19	0
2024	3	124	12	1
2025	2	76	10	1
2026	0	32	3	0

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

Questions

Does the 2023 Honda Civic have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic, the most recent reported on November 14, 2024 (Seats: critical fasteners). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic?: Owners have filed 258 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (192 complaints), followed by lane departure (20).
How many 2023 Honda Civic complaints mention a crash or fire?: 19 of 258 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 12 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 15, 2026.