2010 HONDA CIVIC

8 recalls, 489 complaints - 72 TSBs

19V502000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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, 2010-201... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
9,555 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
19V378000 May 16, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 M4... Read more
19,138 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
18V661000 Sep 27, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississipp... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
1,355,406 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
18V268000 Apr 26, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air b... Read more
Consequence
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
1,335 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
18V042000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
691,726 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
17V545000 Aug 31, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have in... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
3,257 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
17V030000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Hond... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's num... Read more
977,708 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
16V346000 May 24, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
2,719,386 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

489 total complaints 50 crashes 9 fires 47 injuries 137 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS95
SERVICE BRAKES65
UNKNOWN OR OTHER40
STRUCTURE:BODY34
VISIBILITY/WIPER34
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC22
STEERING20
ENGINE20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19
VISIBILITY17
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
car caught on fire in apartment complex over night. whole car was destroyed
Fire
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL Apr 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
I believed Tesla full self driving (FSD) was in effect. My Tesla proceeded at 35 miles an hour toward a stop sign and I had to manually stop the vehicle to prevent blowing the sign. It turns out that Tesla sent an email 2 days ago (April 7 2026) that notified me that FSD had been cancelled because m... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 9, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2023
I believed Tesla full self driving (FSD) was in effect. My Tesla proceeded at 35 miles an hour toward a stop sign and I had to manually stop the vehicle to prevent blowing the sign. It turns out that Tesla sent an email 2 days ago (April 7 2026) that notified me that FSD had been cancelled because m... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jun 10, 2022
THE TRANSMISSION "SHUDDERS". It does not happen with any regularity and with no advance warning. It may be electronic or mechanical or both.
AIR BAGS Oct 20, 2025
Incident date: Oct 18, 2025
I noticed that the police report does not mention or investigate the issue of the car’s airbags. This was a major accident, and the vehicle was completely totaled—yet not a single airbag deployed. I would like to know what action your department can take to address the sale of such vehicles in o... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) May 27, 2025
Incident date: May 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Volt. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 60 MPH, the message “Power Reduced” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was due to the EGR valve. The contact called the local dealer, but the ve... Read more
ENGINE Apr 21, 2025
Incident date: Apr 19, 2025
I was traveling on a highway at 65MPH in Hybrid mode. The car displayed a Service Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Warning Message along with several other system failure messages in rapid succession. The battery failure icon was also on. The car lost all power and started slowing down. Luckily traffi... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 27, 2025
Incident date: Jan 6, 2024
Very hard to brake, like stepping on a brick. Have to start breaking way in advance. Also keep getting a "shift to park" alert and car won't shut down and can't get out of it sometimes.
POWER TRAIN Aug 1, 2024
Incident date: Jul 31, 2024
On July 26, 2024, I was driving my 2018 Acadia, with my cruise control set to 48 in a 45 MHP zone. Nearing a bad curve, I sneezed. When this happened, I tapped the brakes to disengage the cruise control, my passengers side tires exited the road and with both hands on the wheel I tried to slowly brin... Read more
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 17, 2023
Incident date: Jul 1, 2018
My Telluride has a factory trailer hitch so I COULD insert a draw bar with ball and hook up a trailer. But....no connection is there for electrical, so no lights or brakes would operate on any trailer I tried to tow!! Obviously this is a horrible SAFETY problem! NHTSA recalled the 2022 & earlier mo... Read more
STEERING Jun 15, 2023
Incident date: Apr 2, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Honda Accord. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned causing the steering wheel to become difficult to turn in either direction and nearly causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and drive into the opposite l... Read more
ENGINE Mar 16, 2023
Incident date: Mar 16, 2023
We own a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan with 72k miles on it. In February of 2023 we started to notice it did not seem as responsive on acceleration; it was especially noticeable on highway entrances ramps. Shortly after, the check engine light came on. We took it in to a local repair shop and were adv... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 16, 2023
Incident date: Feb 1, 2015
FORD REFUSAL OF NO COST SERVICE/REPLACEMENT for an ACTIVE RECALL on 2018 FORD FOCUS Canister Purge Solenoid Issue: Engine stalls at idle. Engine underperforms at lower speeds (under 40mph). Engine does not start immediately after refilling gas tank. Check engine light is on. Independent (i.e. n... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 18, 2022
Incident date: Nov 4, 2022
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated while her daughter was driving 20 MPH, the driver-side air bag curtain deployed without any impact, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle and struck the curb on the passenger side. The inside of the vehicle was damaged due to the d... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Nov 4, 2022
Incident date: Nov 3, 2022
[12:29 PM] Rosales, Denise CTR (NHTSA) The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated the vehicle had been parked in her driveway and had not been driven for two days, when a fire had spontaneously ignited near the battery on the driver's side of the engine compartment. The fire had... Read more
Fire
AIR BAGS Oct 11, 2022
Incident date: Oct 10, 2022
I purchased a used Honda Civic last summer. This year I started receiving recall notices. I did not respond until the notice told me that they could provide a loaner because I don't have a ride to drop off and pick up the vehicle. I have made at least 4 attempts over the last couple of months to rem... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 28, 2022
Incident date: Aug 11, 2022
Airbag deployed unexpectedly while I was driving through a construction zone - I think it was right when I drove onto a metal construction plate. This would have been very bad if a car was right behind me. I do not have the car for inspection, since due to the cost of replacing the airbag system my ... Read more
AIR BAGS Aug 22, 2022
Incident date: Aug 22, 2022
2010 HONDA CIVIC LX. CONSUMER STATED THAT FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING COLLISION. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE SPUN THROUGH A GRASS MEDIAN, ACROSS 3 LANES AND CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL HEAD ON. THE PASSENGER'S AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BU... Read more
Crash 2 injured
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Aug 10, 2014
I recently read about NHTSA ID Number: 11469938 It made me realize I have the same problem although not as bad. My driver side sun visor is split at the seam. This causes it to hang slightly lower but does not completely block my view of the road. I have never had it inspected/replaced, but after... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jun 18, 2022
Incident date: Jun 16, 2022
The sun visor keeps splitting at the seam. When that happens it'll no longer hold itself in place and it will flop down blocking my view. At this point I've replaced both sun visors 3 times since I bought the car, about once every 3 years in the summer. This started happening at about 80,000 miles. ... Read more
AIR BAGS May 29, 2022
Incident date: May 27, 2022
Dealers will not replace passenger air bag at no cost.
STRUCTURE:BODY May 23, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
Paint has been peeling for at least 3 years and body shop told me Honda has major issues with paint on many years of vehicles. My vehicle has been serviced many times at the dealer where was purchased and no one, not dealer or Honda themselves have notified me of such re-call or warranty of this par... Read more
STEERING May 13, 2022
Incident date: Feb 1, 2021
1. Power stearing failure. The car is available for inspection upon request. 2. When the failure occurs, the power stearing became very rigid in such way I'm unable to turn the stearing wheel. This has occured when I'm in the middle of a curve but also has occur when I'm in a straight line. This fai... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Apr 24, 2022
Incident date: Apr 20, 2017
I had my paint recall fixed on my 2010 Honda Civic at a local Honda dealership. They had it for 4 weeks without any loaner car, and now the paint in peeling off my car. The body doesn’t seem to be put back together correctly. The rubber were the body fits together is coming apart.
ENGINE Jan 2, 2022
Incident date: Oct 4, 2021
Sudden radiator failure resulting in engine failure.
POWER TRAIN Jan 2, 2022
Incident date: Oct 4, 2021
Sudden radiator failure resulting in engine failure.
AIR BAGS Jan 1, 2022
Incident date: Dec 20, 2021
While driving to work on December 20th, all of my curtain air bags and driver side air bags deployed without cause or warning. I brought it in to a Honda dealership to be inspected and I was told I was at fault even though it was an equipment error. There were no lights on my dash indicating the se... Read more
POWER TRAIN Nov 2, 2021
Incident date: Jan 16, 2020
When I first bought the car and or around 07/22/2019 I brought it home parked it in front of my house in Santa rosa CA. As I was walking to my house I took a look at the car I just bought and notice a small drip of oil or fluid . didnt pay attention to it . Do to the fact it came straight off the lo... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Oct 20, 2021
Incident date: Oct 1, 2018
UNKNOWN The paint on the top of the car and the trunk has peeled off and creates condition for rusting of the metal parts. This in time jeopardies the structural integrity of the car especially in accidents. I have see description of number of Honda Civics with this problem.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 29, 2021
Incident date: May 29, 2013
The paint on car have peel, hood,doors, and top of car.
AIR BAGS Jul 7, 2021
Incident date: Jun 3, 2021
The contact owned a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact's wife stated while driving 45-50 mph and suddenly the vehicle hydroplaned, the contact's wife lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree, the vehicle then rolled three times then crashed into a telephone pole where the vehicle came into a s... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Jun 3, 2021
Incident date: Jun 3, 2021
PAINT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Apr 21, 2021
DEALERSHIP BOUGHT USED CAR CATCHES FIRE AFTER JUST TWO DAYS OF PURCHASE: I BOUGHT A USED CAR WITH NO WARRANTY ON IT FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP EXACTLY TWO DAYS AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE, THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND FUMES STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CAR RIGHT AND AS I STOPPED TH... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Apr 21, 2021
DEALERSHIP BOUGHT USED CAR CATCHES FIRE AFTER JUST TWO DAYS OF PURCHASE: I BOUGHT A USED CAR WITH NO WARRANTY ON IT FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP EXACTLY TWO DAYS AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE, THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND FUMES STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CAR RIGHT AND AS I STOPPED TH... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Sep 10, 2018
THE SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS SPEED. FOR EXAMPLE IF I AM GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY I0.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Apr 21, 2021
DEALERSHIP BOUGHT USED CAR CATCHES FIRE AFTER JUST TWO DAYS OF PURCHASE: I BOUGHT A USED CAR WITH NO WARRANTY ON IT FROM A LOCAL DEALERSHIP EXACTLY TWO DAYS AGO. WHILE DRIVING ON THE SECOND DAY OF PURCHASE, THE CAR SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND FUMES STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE CAR RIGHT AND AS I STOPPED TH... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2021
Incident date: Sep 10, 2018
THE SPEEDOMETER FLICKERS SPEED. FOR EXAMPLE IF I AM GOING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, MY SPEEDOMETER WILL DISPLAY I0.
AIR BAGS Mar 8, 2021
Incident date: Mar 3, 2021
MY SON WAS HIT FROM BEHIND WHILE AT A STOP. HIS CAR WAS PUSHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CAR WAS TOTALED.
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 28, 2021
Incident date: Jan 28, 2021
MY BRAKES WILL BE STUCK (I COULD NOT APPLY THE BRAKE) WHEN I SUDDENLY PRESS DOWN THE BRAKE PEDAL HARDLY. I HAD THIS ISSUE WHEN I BOUGHT IT NEW. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO HONDA ONCE I DID ONLINE SURVEY. TODAY, I WAS INVOLVED IN AN CAR ACCIDENT BECAUSE I COULD NOT APPLY BRAKE. I HIT THE CAR IN F... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 26, 2020
Incident date: Jan 1, 2019
HI THERE! I OWN 2010 HONDA CIVIC AND WITHIN THE LAST YEAR OR LONGER, THE PAINT ON THE ROOF AND HOOD, TRUNK AREA KEEPS DISAPPEARING. I AM LOSING MY PAINT. I NOTICE A LOT OF HONDA CIVICS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM A VEHICLE OWNER WHO TAKES CARE OF MY VEHICLE INCLUDING THE APPEARANCE OF IT. THE CURRE... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Nov 18, 2020
Incident date: Nov 18, 2020
CLEAR COAT IS MOTTLED AND PEELING FROM ROOF AND TRUNK. PAINT UNDERNEATH IS DULL AND OXIDIZED.
AIR BAGS Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 5, 2020
VEHICLE REAR ENDED, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELTS PROTECTION DEVICE DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN IN MOTION UPON IMPACT. I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR MILE MARKER 195 IN ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA.
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS Oct 17, 2020
Incident date: Sep 5, 2020
VEHICLE REAR ENDED, AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND SEATBELTS PROTECTION DEVICE DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS IN IN MOTION UPON IMPACT. I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 95 NEAR MILE MARKER 195 IN ROCKLEDGE, FLORIDA.
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN Oct 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
I HAD WORKING ON MY CAR FOR THE PAST A MONTH AND A 1/2 REPLACING SENSORS AFTER SENSORS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I WENT ON LI E AND RESEARCHED OTHER PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE JERKING STALLING CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY .I DONT UNDERSTAND IF I'M FIXING WHAT THE SCANNER IS TELLIN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
I HAD WORKING ON MY CAR FOR THE PAST A MONTH AND A 1/2 REPLACING SENSORS AFTER SENSORS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I WENT ON LI E AND RESEARCHED OTHER PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE JERKING STALLING CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY .I DONT UNDERSTAND IF I'M FIXING WHAT THE SCANNER IS TELLIN... Read more
ENGINE Oct 14, 2020
Incident date: Sep 10, 2020
I HAD WORKING ON MY CAR FOR THE PAST A MONTH AND A 1/2 REPLACING SENSORS AFTER SENSORS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I WENT ON LI E AND RESEARCHED OTHER PEOPLE HAD SIMILAR ISSUES LIKE JERKING STALLING CAR SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY .I DONT UNDERSTAND IF I'M FIXING WHAT THE SCANNER IS TELLIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 28, 2020
Incident date: Feb 10, 2016
I PURCHASED THE CAR IN 2015 AND WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR PAINT BEGAN TO COMING OFF THE ENTIRE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. I ASKED THE BUSINESS THAT I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE FROM AND WAS TOLD TO GET A PAINT JOB. I JUST DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO. I WAS A SENIOR OF 65 YEARS OLD AND DID NOT KNOW HOW TO HANDL... Read more
ENGINE Aug 14, 2020
Incident date: Aug 5, 2020
GOT A AC PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE.FOUND OUT THAT THIS ENGINE IS MISSING A HEATER CONTROL VALVE.PRIOR YEARS HAVE ONE ,BUT YEARS 2006- 2011 FORGOT TO PUT ONE IN.I LIVE IN PHOENIX WHERE TEMP.IS HIGH, SO AC IS USED MORE.THIS IS IMPORTANT TO THE CLIMATE CONTROL OF THE VECHICLE.
AIR BAGS Jun 1, 2020
Incident date: May 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA CIVIC COUPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. A FEW WEEKS LATER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS APPROACHING FROM THE HIGHWAY RAMP AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTING TO AVO... Read more
Crash 1 injured
STEERING Apr 28, 2020
Incident date: Mar 3, 2020
RACK AND PINION STEERING WENT COMPLETELY OUT ON VEHICLE CAUSING CAR TO CRASH INTO GUARDRAIL OF A BRIDGE. CAR WAS IN MOTION ABOUT TO CROSS BAY BRIDGE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, SAFETY OF DRIVER AND OTHER VEHICLES WAS COMPROMISED. CAR WARS TRYING TO TURN RIGHT HEADING TOWARD THE BRIDGE WHEN RACK AND PINION F... Read more
Crash 1 injured 45 deaths

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2010 HONDA CIVIC

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
1.8L 4-cyl, Automatic 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 25.0 36.0 29.0 Regular $2,100
1.8L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 26.0 34.0 29.0 Regular $2,100
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 21.0 29.0 24.0 Premium $3,150

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2010 HONDA CIVIC

72 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
140000 AIR BAGS12
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL9
060000 ENGINE (PWS)4
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE3
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY3
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE3
350000 EQUIPMENT3
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
A21120B Jun 13, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.
A21120B Jan 29, 2022
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. As a res
A21120B Jan 29, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. As a res
A11-064 Dec 22, 2020
163300 STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CEILING
Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners.
A11-064 Dec 22, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The tolerances vary between some A-pillar trim and headliners.
A20-016 Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
19-003-1 Aug 13, 2019
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
A18-115 May 10, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall. If you completed the repair descr
A19-002 Jan 18, 2019
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18100B Oct 13, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - American Honda is conducting an inspection of certain vehicles that have previously had the passenger's airbag inflator replaced as part of the Takata Passsenger's Airbag Inflator recall.
A18-055 Jun 8, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-052 Jun 7, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
A18-066 Jun 1, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement f
APaS09192017901 Sep 19, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.
APaS09192017901 Sep 19, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.
APaS09192017901 Sep 19, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - Beginning September 26, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will enforce proper engine ordering through iN.
APaS08172017901 Aug 17, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new applica??on was ad
APaS08172017901 Aug 17, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer message - Beginning August 29, 2017, the 2006-2011 Civic Engine Block (part number 10002-RNA-A50 and 10002- RNE-A01) warranty claim submission will require proper engine ordering through iN. On July 19, 2017, a new applica??on was ad
A13-022 Feb 10, 2017
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU
A13-022 Feb 10, 2017
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU
A05-032 Nov 22, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
A15021 Oct 4, 2016
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
A15021 Oct 4, 2016
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
AMV161001 Oct 1, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.
AMV161002 Sep 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
TECH2TECH VIDEO - AIRBAG INFLATOR INSTALLATION TIPS. PLEASE ADVISE IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE VIDEO SENT TO YOU ON A THUMB DRIVE OR DVD.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO Sep 7, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII PO Sep 7, 2016
141220 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
POSTERS SENT TO HAWAIIAN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITIES, AUTOMOTIVE PART STORES, CAR WASHES, AND GAS STATIONS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL Sep 7, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII FL Sep 7, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
FLYER CIRCULATED TO THE RESIDENTS OF HAWAII TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D Aug 29, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_FLORIDA D Aug 29, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
LETTER SENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES DEPARTMENT TO REMIND FLORIDA OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TEXT MESSAGES SENT TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_TEXT MESS Aug 23, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
US VIRGIN ISLANDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENTS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE Aug 21, 2016
141320 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE Aug 21, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
TAKATA_HAWAII NE Aug 21, 2016
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ADVERTISEMENT IN HAWAIIAN NEWSPAPERS TO REMIND OWNERS OF THE TAKATA RECALL AND TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AT THEIR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE.
A13-022 Jun 24, 2015
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU
A13-022 Jun 24, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FU
DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 16, 2015
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER
DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 16, 2015
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER
DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 2, 2015
091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE
"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER
DLR MSG - HONDA Jun 2, 2015
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
"DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDER
A06-015 May 7, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION,
15-021 Mar 31, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN
15-006 Mar 1, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. CIVIC HYBRID: EXTENDED WARRANTY ON 2009-2011 NON-PZEV CIVIC HYBRID IMA BATTERY MODULES TO MATCH PZEV MODULES. *LJ
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 Sep 23, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky o
DLR MSG - Honda Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
SVC-13-004 Jun 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EXTENDED WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE FOR DISSIMILAR METALS OF CHROME TRIM AND TRUNK LID SUBJECT TO FORMS OF CORROSION, RUST SPOTS OR STAINS. MODEL 2009-2011 CIVIC. *PE
SVC-13-004 Jun 1, 2014
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. EXTENDED WARRANTY IS AVAILABLE FOR DISSIMILAR METALS OF CHROME TRIM AND TRUNK LID SUBJECT TO FORMS OF CORROSION, RUST SPOTS OR STAINS. MODEL 2009-2011 CIVIC. *PE
A-PAS-09132013-9 Sep 13, 2013
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DEALER MESSAGE - ON AUGUST 13, 2013, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED TWO WARRANTY EXTENSIONS FOR SOME 2006-2011 CIVIC VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSIONS COVER THE REFINISHING OF HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK AS NEEDED.
A-PAS-09132013-9 Sep 13, 2013
162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
DEALER MESSAGE - ON AUGUST 13, 2013, AMERICAN HONDA ANNOUNCED TWO WARRANTY EXTENSIONS FOR SOME 2006-2011 CIVIC VEHICLES. THE WARRANTY EXTENSIONS COVER THE REFINISHING OF HOOD, ROOF, AND TRUNK AS NEEDED.
SB-012-08 Jul 31, 2013
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE
IN-2006 Jun 5, 2013
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA: A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE
HSN-1305 May 1, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR
HSN-1305 May 1, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR
HSN-1305 May 1, 2013
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR
HSN-1305 May 1, 2013
200000 WHEELS
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR
HSN-1305 May 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FR
SB-13-022 Mar 29, 2013
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB
SB-12-049 Aug 24, 2012
350000 EQUIPMENT
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME VEHICLES, THE BLUE PAINT OR BLACK PAINT, LEADING EDGE OF FRONT FENDERS AND ON HOOD, MAY CRACK AND AN EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS BEEN ISSUED. MODELS 2006-12 CIVIC. *PE
07-078 Mar 2, 2012
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
HONDA: WHEN MAKE TIGHT TURN, WOULD HEAR OR FEEL A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE, AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *PE
SB-12-002 Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-002 Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-01-005 Aug 10, 2011
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
HONDA: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION. *RM
SB-11-021 Jul 19, 2011
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HONDA: THE HORN INTERMITTENTLY SOUNDS WHEN DRIVING OR WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THERE IS METAL CONTAMINATION INSIDE THE HORN, THAT CONDUCTS ELECTRICITY AND SOUNDS THE HORN. *RM
SB-11-005 Jul 12, 2011
101100 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
HONDA: THE CLUTCH PEDAL POPS OR SQUEAKS WHEN IT IS PRESSED. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE MASTER CYLINDER. *RM UPDATED 7/29/11. *PE
AER-11030A Apr 1, 2011
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
HONDA: AMERICAN HONDA WOULD INSPECT, BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE DONE, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VEHICLES (4 DOOR) CIVIC REGARDING ONE OF THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE USE OF THE INNER HANDLE. *PE
AER-11030A Apr 1, 2011
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
HONDA: AMERICAN HONDA WOULD INSPECT, BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE DONE, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 VEHICLES (4 DOOR) CIVIC REGARDING ONE OF THE DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE USE OF THE INNER HANDLE. *PE
SB-10-075 Nov 24, 2010
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA VEHICLE: ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. THERE IS PAINT OVERSPRAY IN THE GASKET GROOVE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD COVER. *PE

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HONDA CIVIC

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE23005 Opened: Mar 17, 2023 , Closed: Nov 30, 2023
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2022
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (de... Read more
EA11012 Opened: Sep 12, 2011 , Closed: Sep 17, 2012
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2002
Low Beam Headlights Stop Illuminating
This investigation was prompted by Preliminary Evaluation (PE) 11-017, and was based on reports from consumers alleging that both low beam headlights stopped illuminating simultaneously.Some complainants also reported that the combination switch (switch) that controls the headlights and turn signals... Read more
PE07028 Opened: Jun 11, 2007 , Closed: Nov 20, 2007
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003
CNG TANK EXPLODING IN A FIRE
IN MID-APRIL 2007, HONDA INFORMED ODI OF A CNG TANK EXPLOSION INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON A SUBJECT VEHICLE.THE INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER AN ARSONIST BROKE INTO A LOT WHERE MULTIPLE VEHICLES, INCLUDING A SUBJECT VEHICLE, WERE STORED AND SET THE VEHICLES ON FIRE.DURING THE FIRE, THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVIC... Read more
DP00007 Opened: Nov 13, 2000 , Closed: Oct 25, 2001
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1992
IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR
THE PETITION ALLEGES THAT IGNITION DISTRIBUTOR FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE OR A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
SQ98017 Opened: Sep 11, 1998 , Closed: Jun 3, 1999
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996
THROTTLE CABLE STICKING
DUE TO THE AGENCY'S INVESTIGATION INTO THIS MATTER, HONDA AGREED TO CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL TO NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE 1996-1998 HONDA CIVICS AND INSTALL A POSITIVE FLOOR MAT RETENTION SYSTEM ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE (GENUINE HONDA) FLOOR MAT.FURTHERMORE, HONDA WILL CONDUCT A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN T... Read more
SQ98012 Opened: Jun 30, 1998 , Closed: Nov 2, 1998
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 1996
CONDENSER FAN MOTOR INOPERATIVE
SEE RESUME FOR DETAILS.
PE94055 Opened: Jul 20, 1994 , Closed: Dec 30, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
ALLEGED STEERING LOCKUP
There is no summary currently available
PE94052 Opened: Jul 11, 1994 , Closed: Oct 27, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1986
SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILS
There is no summary currently available
PE93082 Opened: Sep 23, 1993 , Closed: Jan 31, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1988
STALLING
There is no summary currently available

HONDA CIVIC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CIVIC across all model years (1973, 2025).

402 Total Recalls
20,358 Total Complaints
9 Investigations
2,356 Reported Crashes
289 Reported Fires
199 Reported Deaths

HONDA CIVIC - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 0 51 View
2025 2 127 View
2024 3 175 View
2023 4 334 View
2022 4 1,157 View
2021 4 209 View
2020 5 303 View
2019 4 545 View
2018 6 890 View
2017 6 780 View
2016 5 1,375 View
2015 1 488 View
2014 2 384 View
2013 0 443 View
2012 3 620 View
2011 9 221 View
2010 (current) 8 489
2009 8 499 View
2008 7 1,083 View
2007 9 1,466 View
2006 15 1,709 View
2005 15 396 View
2004 15 424 View
2003 24 619 View
2002 24 876 View
2001 27 1,357 View
2000 18 351 View
1999 15 404 View
1998 18 502 View
1997 16 452 View
1996 17 383 View
1995 12 252 View
1994 14 171 View
1993 13 178 View
1992 13 113 View
1991 8 143 View
1990 10 110 View
1989 6 88 View
1988 8 51 View
1987 3 41 View
1986 3 54 View
1985 2 17 View
1984 3 7 View
1983 0 10 View
1982 0 1 View
1981 0 1 View
1979 1 1 View
1978 1 0 View
1977 3 0 View
1976 2 0 View
1975 2 0 View
1974 2 0 View
1973 2 0 View

Other HONDA Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ACCORD 1,544 31,106 View
ODYSSEY 1,083 15,814 View
PILOT 1,019 12,296 View
ACCORD HYBRID 883 1,156 View
CR-V 820 20,314 View
INSIGHT 709 669 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View
FIT 348 2,698 View