2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
0 recalls — 12 complaints — 10 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 |
| HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER | 1 |
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM: INVERTER
May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start, and multiple warning lights illuminated, including the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with trouble... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Sep 26, 2023
Incident date: Jul 7, 2023
The contact owns a 2019 Honda CR-V. The contact stated while driving 25-30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered and lost motive power. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors had failed ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 4, 2017
Incident date: Nov 10, 2017
ON THE MORNING OF NOVEMBER 10, 2017, THE "CHECK BREAKS" LIGHT LIT UP WHILE I WAS DRIVING, THEN THE BREAKS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. FORTUNATELY I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW CITY TRAFFIC, SO I WASN'T MOVING VERY FAST, BUT IN ORDER TO STOP, I HAD TO APPLY THE PARKING BREAK BECAUSE THE CAR KEPT ON MOVING AFTE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 29, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2017
I TOOK MY 2013 CIVIC TO HONDA YESTERDAY TO GET A CAR KEY PROGRAMMED, AND NOW MY CAR WILL NOT RUN. IT VIBRATES REAL LOUD, AND THE ODOMETER WILL NOT GO TO 2. I HAVE TO NOW GET IT TOWED BACK TO HONDA ON 10/30/17 AND LET THEM FIX IT, AND I WILL NOT PAY A DIME. THEY DID SOMETHING TO THE COMPUTER W... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 29, 2017
Incident date: Oct 10, 2017
I TOOK MY 2013 CIVIC TO HONDA YESTERDAY TO GET A CAR KEY PROGRAMMED, AND NOW MY CAR WILL NOT RUN. IT VIBRATES REAL LOUD, AND THE ODOMETER WILL NOT GO TO 2. I HAVE TO NOW GET IT TOWED BACK TO HONDA ON 10/30/17 AND LET THEM FIX IT, AND I WILL NOT PAY A DIME. THEY DID SOMETHING TO THE COMPUTER W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 5, 2017
Incident date: Oct 5, 2013
6659 MILES INTO OWNING THIS CAR HONDA PASADENA CHARGED ME $220 TO REPLACE ENGINE WIRING THAT HAD BEEN EATEN BY RODENTS. THIS CAR WAS PARKED IN THE SAME PLACE AS AT LEAST 3 OTHER TYPES OF CARS OVER A 13 YEAR PERIOD AND NONE OF THE OTHERS HAD THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT HONDA PASADENA WAS NOT ONLY AW... Read more
STEERING
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
UNDOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY DEGRADE SAFETY FEATURE. PURCHASED VEHICLE BECAUSE IT INCLUDED FCW (FORWARD COLLISION WARNING) AND LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING) SAFETY FEATURES. HAVE LEARNED THAT AS PART OF A FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CALIBRATION OF THESE SYSTEMS IS REQUIRED. THIS IS NOT DO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
UNDOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY DEGRADE SAFETY FEATURE. PURCHASED VEHICLE BECAUSE IT INCLUDED FCW (FORWARD COLLISION WARNING) AND LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING) SAFETY FEATURES. HAVE LEARNED THAT AS PART OF A FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CALIBRATION OF THESE SYSTEMS IS REQUIRED. THIS IS NOT DO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 22, 2015
Incident date: Dec 11, 2015
UNDOCUMENTED VEHICLE MAINTENANCE THAT MAY DEGRADE SAFETY FEATURE. PURCHASED VEHICLE BECAUSE IT INCLUDED FCW (FORWARD COLLISION WARNING) AND LDW (LANE DEPARTURE WARNING) SAFETY FEATURES. HAVE LEARNED THAT AS PART OF A FOUR-WHEEL ALIGNMENT, CALIBRATION OF THESE SYSTEMS IS REQUIRED. THIS IS NOT DO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 19, 2015
Incident date: Feb 19, 2015
I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 14V-349 JJ7 AND WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT ONLY ONE OF THE TWO AFFECTED AIRBAGS WAS AVAILABLE. THEY SAID HONDA IS PROJECTING THE OTHER TO BE AVAILABLE IN APRIL, 1-2 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE NOTICE. THE NOTICE SAYS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS IMMEDIATELY, BUT HONDA SAYS REP... Read more
ENGINE
Feb 18, 2015
Incident date: Feb 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO 15 MPH INDEPENDENTLY WHILE MAKING A JERKING MOTION. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH INDICATED THAT A RANDOM... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 21, 2014
Incident date: Jul 20, 2014
THIS SAFETY COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT THE VEHICLE, IT IS ABOUT THE GOODYEAR TIRES I INSTALLED. I HAVE GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES FOR SUMMER DRIVING AND USE THE OEM TIRES FOR WINTER DRIVING. I WAS DRIVING HOME YESTERDAY AND THE LEFT REAR TIRE SUDDENLY WENT DOWN AND THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. UPON ... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
2013 Honda Civic Hybrid 4 DR FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash — Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 10.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 43.0 | 44.0 | 44.0 | Regular | $1,550 |
CO2 Emissions: 200.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID
10 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
ONLH9802252021
Feb 25, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective motor power inverter, also known as intelligent inverter unit. The motor power inverter may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure wi
A20-030
Dec 18, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
"Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure may result in one or more of the following DTC(s): -P1440 (MPI Module O
A20-030
Dec 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure may result in one or more of the following DTC(s): -P1440 (MPI Module O
A20-030
Dec 18, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
"Service Bulletin - The Motor Power Inverter (MPI), also known as the Intelligent Inverter Unit (IIU), may fail over time due to a defective solder joint. This failure may result in one or more of the following DTC(s): -P1440 (MPI Module O
ABOM12182020901
Dec 18, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers the intelligent inverter unit (IIU) to address possible concerns of var
ABOM12182020901
Dec 18, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Message - Today, December 18, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2012-2015 Civic Hybrid vehicles. This warranty extension covers the intelligent inverter unit (IIU) to address possible concerns of var
A19050B
May 16, 2019
010000 STEERING
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run
A05-032
Nov 22, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
Service Bulletin
Jul 11, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service bulletin - A new replacement IMA battery will require an update to the IMA battery software. If the IMA battery is being replaced on the affected models, please check and install the latest version of the IMA battery software as nee
HONDA CIVIC HYBRID — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CIVIC HYBRID across all model years (2003–2025).
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Total Recalls
596
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
57
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
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