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Honda Civic common problems and recalls
19 sourced problems across the Civic's generations since 2012, plus 13 DVSA recalls. Enter a registration to see the ones that apply to your exact car.
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Civic Mk11 (FL, e:HEV hybrid) (2022 on)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
- Recall · HondaElectrics
Recall: speed limit warning could stay silent after cruise control
After adaptive cruise control is cancelled, Intelligent Speed Assistance may not warn the driver when they exceed the limit. Dealers update the camera unit software.
Applies to: ZR-V, Civic Mk11 (hybrid and Type R), CR-V Mk6 and e:Ny1 built 2023
- Recall · HondaHybrid & electric drive
Recall: hybrid battery could leak electrolyte, risking fire
On some early Civic e:HEV hybrids the high-voltage battery can develop a fault at a terminal that lets electrolyte leak, which in the worst case could cause a fire. Dealers replace the battery with a modified one.
Applies to: Civic Mk11 e:HEV built June 2022 – January 2023
- Recall · HondaFuel system
Recall: high-pressure fuel pump could leak
A manufacturing fault in the high-pressure fuel pump solenoid could make the pump leak fuel. Dealers check for leaks and replace the pump if necessary.
Applies to: Civic Mk11 e:HEV, CR-V Mk6 e:HEV/e:PHEV and ZR-V e:HEV built up to August 2024
- Recall · HondaSteering
Recall: power steering gearbox could stick or make a noise
Grease in the electric power steering gearbox can be lost in use, so the worm gear binds: the steering can make an abnormal noise or stick when turning. Dealers fit a modified spring and add grease, or on the Civic Type R replace the steering gearbox.
Applies to: Civic Mk11 e:HEV and Type R, CR-V Mk6 and ZR-V built up to August 2024
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
Nothing reported that met our bar of two independent publishers.
Civic Type R (FL5) (2022 on)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
- Recall · HondaElectrics
Recall: speed limit warning could stay silent after cruise control
After adaptive cruise control is cancelled, Intelligent Speed Assistance may not warn the driver when they exceed the limit. Dealers update the camera unit software.
Applies to: ZR-V, Civic Mk11 (hybrid and Type R), CR-V Mk6 and e:Ny1 built 2023
- Recall · HondaSteering
Recall: power steering gearbox could stick or make a noise
Grease in the electric power steering gearbox can be lost in use, so the worm gear binds: the steering can make an abnormal noise or stick when turning. Dealers fit a modified spring and add grease, or on the Civic Type R replace the steering gearbox.
Applies to: Civic Mk11 e:HEV and Type R, CR-V Mk6 and ZR-V built up to August 2024
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
Nothing reported that met our bar of two independent publishers.
DVSA recalls for the Civic Type R (FL5)
Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.
- 23-25M High Pressure Fuel Pump Solenoid Component Part Breakage - 6YPR/2024/476 · 09/12/2024
On affected vehicles due to manufacturing issues the high pressure fuel pump could leak
Remedy: On the affected vehicles check for leaks and replace the high pressure pump if necessary
Listed for: CIVIC E:HEV, CIVIC E:EHEV, CR-V E:HEV, CR-VP, ZR-V E:HEV · built 2021–2024
- 23YM Civic Lithium-Ion Battery Negative Terminal DefectR/2024/389 · 05/12/2024
On affected vehicles the Hybrid HV battery may develop a fault where battery electrolyte leakage occurs that may result in a vehicle fire in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace the Hybrid HV battery with a modified component.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2022–2023
Civic Mk10 (FK7, hatch and saloon) (2017–2022)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
- Recall · HondaEmissions, DPF & AdBlue
Recall: engine software update for emissions
Some Civic, CR-V and HR-V models did not meet the regulatory emissions requirement. The recall updated the engine control unit software to improve the emissions control system.
Applies to: Civic Mk9/Mk10, CR-V Mk4/Mk5 and HR-V Mk2 built February 2015 – May 2018
Only cars on Honda's list are affected — a dealer can check by VIN. DVSA does not name the engines involved.
- Recall · HondaFuel system
Recall: fuel pump could fail and stop the engine
The fuel pump may have been made with a low-density impeller that can swell and stop the pump working, starving the engine of fuel so it cuts out while driving or is slow to start. Dealers replace the fuel pump.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 built September 2017 – March 2020
- Recall · HondaSuspension
Recall: accessory alloy wheels missing steel bushes
Some Honda accessory alloy wheels for the Civic were made without the steel bushes in the wheel-nut holes, so the nuts could work loose and, in the worst case, the wheel could come off. Dealers inspect the wheels and replace any without bushes.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 built January 2017 – July 2021 fitted with the affected accessory alloy wheels
Only cars fitted with the affected accessory alloy wheels are involved; DVLA does not record wheels.
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
- Reported by 3 publishersElectrics
Air-conditioning that stops blowing cold
Air-con faults are a recurring complaint on this Civic: systems losing their charge and failing again after a re-gas, plus a whistle from the system on some cars that Honest John says was fixed by replacing a pipe. Tracing the cause can be expensive, so check the air-con blows cold before buying.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2017–2022), all engines
- Reported by 3 publishersElectrics
Electrical glitches: alarm, sensors, wipers and screen
Owners report a range of electrical niggles on this Civic: an intruder alarm that goes off on its own, over-sensitive parking sensors, driver aids and automatic wipers misbehaving, and an infotainment screen or Apple CarPlay link that freezes or will not connect. Many were fixed by software or under warranty; try every function on a test drive.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2017–2022), all engines
- Reported by 2 publishersBody & corrosion
Thin paint that chips easily
There were many complaints about thin or poor-quality paint on this Civic when new. It stone-chips readily, which can lead to rust starting earlier, and the patchy finish can make accident repairs harder to spot.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2017–2022)
- Reported by 2 publishersBrakes
Squealing front brakes at low speed
Some owners report a loud squeal from the front brakes at low speed, especially when parking. Honest John records Honda UK describing it as an acceptable characteristic, and fitting new pads has not cured it for some owners, so a car that squeals on a test drive may not be easy to fix.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2017–2022)
- Reported by 2 publishersTiming belt / chain
If it has the 1.0 VTEC Turbo: 1.0 VTEC Turbo: belt-in-oil wear blamed for turbo failures
The Civic's 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo drives its camshafts with a timing belt that runs in the engine oil. Owners and the trade press report the belt shedding particles into the oil, which can block the turbo's oil supply and lead to turbo failure and wider engine damage. A full service history with the right oil, on time, matters more than usual; budget for the belt change.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2017–2022) with the 1.0 VTEC Turbo petrol (988cc)
- Reported by 3 publishersEmissions, DPF & AdBlue
If it has the 1.6 i-DTEC: 1.6 i-DTEC diesel: DPF clogging on short journeys
The 1.6 diesel's particulate filter needs regular longer runs to clean itself. Cars used mostly for short urban trips can clog the DPF, bringing up a warning light and forced regenerations; some needed a new filter. EGR faults are reported alongside. A diesel suits owners who regularly drive longer distances.
Applies to: Civic Mk10 (2018–2022) and CR-V Mk4 (2013–2018) with the 1.6 i-DTEC diesel (1597cc)
DVSA recalls for the Civic Mk10 (FK7, hatch and saloon)
Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.
- 22-25M Civic and Other Models EPS Gear Box Worm Wheel Swelling Failure 6JPR/2025/024 · 31/03/2025
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turni…
Remedy: For the Honda Civic (FL4 FE1) CR-V and ZR-V models replace the worm gear pre-load spring with a countermeasure part and add grease. For the Honda Civic Type R (FL5) model replace the Steering Gearbox…
Listed for: CIVIC E:HEV, CIVIC TYPE R, CR-V E:HEV, CR-V E PHEV, ZR-V E:HEV · built 2021–2024
- Side airbag may fail to deploy as intendedR/2018/119 · 27/07/2018
The front seat back pad mould (seat back cushion) and side airbag (SAB) are fitted to the seat back frame. The SAB is fitted underneath the pad mould and the pad mould has been designed with a slit that allows the SAB to deploy from underneath the pad mould. Seat back pad moulds that were supplied for after-sales use…
Remedy: Registered owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification letter that will ask them to take their vehicles to a dealership or authorised repairer for a free repair. The technician will carry…
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016–2017
- 23-25M High Pressure Fuel Pump Solenoid Component Part Breakage - 6YPR/2024/476 · 09/12/2024
On affected vehicles due to manufacturing issues the high pressure fuel pump could leak
Remedy: On the affected vehicles check for leaks and replace the high pressure pump if necessary
Listed for: CIVIC E:HEV, CIVIC E:EHEV, CR-V E:HEV, CR-VP, ZR-V E:HEV · built 2021–2024
- 23YM Civic Lithium-Ion Battery Negative Terminal DefectR/2024/389 · 05/12/2024
On affected vehicles the Hybrid HV battery may develop a fault where battery electrolyte leakage occurs that may result in a vehicle fire in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace the Hybrid HV battery with a modified component.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2022–2023
Measured at MOT: how a 2020 Civic fails more often
Based on 26,663 first MOT tests of this model at 6 years old (cars first used 2018–2019), compared against every car of the same age and fuel.
Nothing stands out. No category fails clearly more often on this model than on cars of the same age and fuel.
How to read this
These are MOT outcomes for other cars of the same model, age and fuel — not a prediction about this one, and not a fault diagnosis. A high rate means the category is worth checking, not that this car has a problem.
A comparison is only shown where it survives its own margin of error. Where a model is only slightly above average, both rates are shown and no multiple is given, because the data cannot tell the difference.
MOT results reflect how a car has been used and maintained as much as the model itself. High mileage, short journeys and deferred servicing all show up here.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Failure rates derived by FindServiceHistory from the DVSA anonymised MOT test and failure-item extracts.
Civic Type R (FK8) (2017–2022)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
None that we hold for this generation.
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
- Reported by 3 publishersGearbox
Gearbox crunching between first and second
Some Type R owners report the gearbox crunching or graunching when changing between first and second gear. Honda maintains there is no fault, but it is worth checking on a test drive and being wary of a car that does it.
Applies to: Civic Type R FK2 (2015–2017) and FK8 (2017–2022)
5 sources
- What Car? — Used Honda Civic Type R 2017-2022 review – reliability & common problems
- What Car? — Used Honda Civic Type R 2015-2017 review – reliability & common problems
- PistonHeads — Honda Civic Type R (FK8) | PH Used Buying Guide
- PistonHeads — Honda Civic Type R (FK2) | PH Used Buying Guide
- RAC — Honda Civic Type R [FK8] (2017 - 2022) used car review
DVSA recalls for the Civic Type R (FK8)
Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.
- 22-25M Civic and Other Models EPS Gear Box Worm Wheel Swelling Failure 6JPR/2025/024 · 31/03/2025
On affected vehicles due to decrease of the grease amount in the worm wheel gear meshing area of the EPS gear box during use the sliding resistance at the meshing area increases and the torque fluctuation when turning the steering becomes larger resulting in an abnormal noise or a dangerous sticking occurs when turni…
Remedy: For the Honda Civic (FL4 FE1) CR-V and ZR-V models replace the worm gear pre-load spring with a countermeasure part and add grease. For the Honda Civic Type R (FL5) model replace the Steering Gearbox…
Listed for: CIVIC E:HEV, CIVIC TYPE R, CR-V E:HEV, CR-V E PHEV, ZR-V E:HEV · built 2021–2024
- The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not metR/2020/008 · 31/01/2020
The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.
Remedy: Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system
Listed for: CIVIC, CR-V, HR-V · built 2015–2018
- Side airbag may fail to deploy as intendedR/2018/119 · 27/07/2018
The front seat back pad mould (seat back cushion) and side airbag (SAB) are fitted to the seat back frame. The SAB is fitted underneath the pad mould and the pad mould has been designed with a slit that allows the SAB to deploy from underneath the pad mould. Seat back pad moulds that were supplied for after-sales use…
Remedy: Registered owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification letter that will ask them to take their vehicles to a dealership or authorised repairer for a free repair. The technician will carry…
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016–2017
- Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellarsR/2020/186 · 24/08/2020
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
Remedy: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.
Listed for: HR-V, CR-V, NSX, JAZZ, CIVIC · built 2017–2020
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- Civic Wheel Steel Bushes Missing (Accessory)R/2026/025 · 16/02/2026
On affected vehicles the alloy steel bushes may be missing in all five positions of the alloy wheel. This may result in the wheel nuts falling off or in the worst-case scenario wheel detachment.
Remedy: Inspect the wheels for the presence of bush and replace wheel(s) in case of missing bushes.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2017–2021
- 23-25M High Pressure Fuel Pump Solenoid Component Part Breakage - 6YPR/2024/476 · 09/12/2024
On affected vehicles due to manufacturing issues the high pressure fuel pump could leak
Remedy: On the affected vehicles check for leaks and replace the high pressure pump if necessary
Listed for: CIVIC E:HEV, CIVIC E:EHEV, CR-V E:HEV, CR-VP, ZR-V E:HEV · built 2021–2024
- 23YM Civic Lithium-Ion Battery Negative Terminal DefectR/2024/389 · 05/12/2024
On affected vehicles the Hybrid HV battery may develop a fault where battery electrolyte leakage occurs that may result in a vehicle fire in a worst-case scenario.
Remedy: Replace the Hybrid HV battery with a modified component.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2022–2023
Measured at MOT: how a 2020 Civic fails more often
Based on 26,663 first MOT tests of this model at 6 years old (cars first used 2018–2019), compared against every car of the same age and fuel.
Nothing stands out. No category fails clearly more often on this model than on cars of the same age and fuel.
How to read this
These are MOT outcomes for other cars of the same model, age and fuel — not a prediction about this one, and not a fault diagnosis. A high rate means the category is worth checking, not that this car has a problem.
A comparison is only shown where it survives its own margin of error. Where a model is only slightly above average, both rates are shown and no multiple is given, because the data cannot tell the difference.
MOT results reflect how a car has been used and maintained as much as the model itself. High mileage, short journeys and deferred servicing all show up here.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Failure rates derived by FindServiceHistory from the DVSA anonymised MOT test and failure-item extracts.
Civic Type R (FK2) (2015–2017)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
None that we hold for this generation.
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
- Reported by 3 publishersGearbox
Gearbox crunching between first and second
Some Type R owners report the gearbox crunching or graunching when changing between first and second gear. Honda maintains there is no fault, but it is worth checking on a test drive and being wary of a car that does it.
Applies to: Civic Type R FK2 (2015–2017) and FK8 (2017–2022)
5 sources
- What Car? — Used Honda Civic Type R 2017-2022 review – reliability & common problems
- What Car? — Used Honda Civic Type R 2015-2017 review – reliability & common problems
- PistonHeads — Honda Civic Type R (FK8) | PH Used Buying Guide
- PistonHeads — Honda Civic Type R (FK2) | PH Used Buying Guide
- RAC — Honda Civic Type R [FK8] (2017 - 2022) used car review
DVSA recalls for the Civic Type R (FK2)
Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.
- The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not metR/2020/008 · 31/01/2020
The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.
Remedy: Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system
Listed for: CIVIC, CR-V, HR-V · built 2015–2018
- Side airbag may fail to deploy as intendedR/2018/119 · 27/07/2018
The front seat back pad mould (seat back cushion) and side airbag (SAB) are fitted to the seat back frame. The SAB is fitted underneath the pad mould and the pad mould has been designed with a slit that allows the SAB to deploy from underneath the pad mould. Seat back pad moulds that were supplied for after-sales use…
Remedy: Registered owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification letter that will ask them to take their vehicles to a dealership or authorised repairer for a free repair. The technician will carry…
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016–2017
- Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellarsR/2020/186 · 24/08/2020
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
Remedy: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.
Listed for: HR-V, CR-V, NSX, JAZZ, CIVIC · built 2017–2020
- Vehicle stability control may not operate correctlyR/2016/165 · 22/07/2016
A filter in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator may break and foul one of the one-way check valves in the modulator. If the check valve does not operate correctly the vehicle stability control (using brake pressure) will not operate correctly. In some driving conditions the vehicle stability sys…
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the VSA modulator.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016
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- Drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployedR/2016/045 · 16/05/2016
Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.
Listed for: JAZZ, LEGEND, CIVIC, FR-V, CR-V · built 2004–2015
- Civic Wheel Steel Bushes Missing (Accessory)R/2026/025 · 16/02/2026
On affected vehicles the alloy steel bushes may be missing in all five positions of the alloy wheel. This may result in the wheel nuts falling off or in the worst-case scenario wheel detachment.
Remedy: Inspect the wheels for the presence of bush and replace wheel(s) in case of missing bushes.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2017–2021
- Possible wheel lock when ABS activatedR/2016/177 · 12/08/2016
Due to a manufacturing a check valve in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator not operate correctly.The anti lock braking may not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation. In addition the City Brake Active system (CTBA) may not operate as intended.
Remedy: On affected vehicles replace Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016
Measured at MOT: how a 2016 Civic fails more often
Based on 28,484 first MOT tests of this model at 10 years old (cars first used 2014–2015), compared against every car of the same age and fuel.
Nothing stands out. No category fails clearly more often on this model than on cars of the same age and fuel.
How to read this
These are MOT outcomes for other cars of the same model, age and fuel — not a prediction about this one, and not a fault diagnosis. A high rate means the category is worth checking, not that this car has a problem.
A comparison is only shown where it survives its own margin of error. Where a model is only slightly above average, both rates are shown and no multiple is given, because the data cannot tell the difference.
MOT results reflect how a car has been used and maintained as much as the model itself. High mileage, short journeys and deferred servicing all show up here.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Failure rates derived by FindServiceHistory from the DVSA anonymised MOT test and failure-item extracts.
Civic Mk9 (FK, incl. Tourer) (2011–2017)
Acknowledged by the manufacturer
Recalls, extended warranties, compensation schemes, service actions and statements.
- Recall · HondaElectrics
Recall: diesel engine could start in gear without the clutch down
A software fault on some early ninth-generation Civic diesels meant the engine could be started with a gear engaged and the clutch pedal up, so the car could move unexpectedly. The recall reprogrammed the engine software.
Applies to: Civic Mk9 diesels built October 2011 – September 2012 (244 cars)
- Recall · HondaInterior
Recall: Takata driver's airbag inflator could rupture
The driver's airbag inflator, made by Takata, can build up too much pressure when it deploys and burst, throwing metal fragments into the cabin. It was the largest of Honda's UK airbag recalls; dealers replace the inflator inside the driver's airbag free of charge.
Applies to: Jazz Mk2, Civic Mk9 and CR-V Mk3/Mk4 built up to 20 May 2015 (DVSA window for the whole campaign: March 2004 – May 2015)
Only cars on Honda's list are affected — a dealer can check by VIN.
- Recall · HondaBrakes
Recall: stability control could stop working properly
A filter inside the stability-control/ABS modulator could break and stop a valve working, so the stability control might not control a skid. Normal braking is not lost. Dealers replaced the modulator.
Applies to: Civic Mk9 built 12–18 April 2016 (97 cars)
- Recall · HondaBrakes
Recall: ABS could let the wheels lock
A faulty check valve in the stability-control/ABS modulator could stop the anti-lock brakes working properly, so the wheels could lock under hard braking, and the City Brake Active system might not work as intended. Dealers replaced the modulator.
Applies to: Civic Mk9 built 29 February – 31 March 2016 (769 cars)
- Recall · HondaEmissions, DPF & AdBlue
Recall: engine software update for emissions
Some Civic, CR-V and HR-V models did not meet the regulatory emissions requirement. The recall updated the engine control unit software to improve the emissions control system.
Applies to: Civic Mk9/Mk10, CR-V Mk4/Mk5 and HR-V Mk2 built February 2015 – May 2018
Only cars on Honda's list are affected — a dealer can check by VIN. DVSA does not name the engines involved.
Reported by owners and the motoring press
Problems at least two independent publishers report, that the maker has not acknowledged. They describe the model, not every car.
- Reported by 2 publishersBody & corrosion
Soft paint that stone-chips easily
Some owners have found the paint soft, so the bonnet and front bumper pick up stone chips readily and the boot area scuffs. Look closely at the front and around the boot opening.
Applies to: Civic Mk9 hatchback and Tourer (2012–2017)
DVSA recalls for the Civic Mk9 (FK, incl. Tourer)
Listed by DVSA for this model during these build years. Not every car is affected — check yours by VIN on GOV.UK.
- Possible air bag inflator ruptureR/2019/243 · 29/08/2019
Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the passenger�s airbag module is to be replaced.
Listed for: CR-V, INSIGHT, ACCORD TOURER, ACCORD, CIVIC HYBRID, STREAM, CIVIC COUPE, JAZZ · built 2000–2014
- Possible air bag inflator ruptureR/2019/245 · 29/08/2019
Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.
Listed for: JAZZ, CIVIC, INSIGHT · built 2003–2011
- Possible air bag inflator ruptureR/2019/246 · 29/08/2019
Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.
Remedy: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.
Listed for: JAZZ, CIVIC, CR-V · built 2007–2014
- Side airbag may fail to deploy as intendedR/2018/119 · 27/07/2018
The front seat back pad mould (seat back cushion) and side airbag (SAB) are fitted to the seat back frame. The SAB is fitted underneath the pad mould and the pad mould has been designed with a slit that allows the SAB to deploy from underneath the pad mould. Seat back pad moulds that were supplied for after-sales use…
Remedy: Registered owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification letter that will ask them to take their vehicles to a dealership or authorised repairer for a free repair. The technician will carry…
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2016–2017
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- Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellarsR/2020/186 · 24/08/2020
Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
Remedy: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.
Listed for: HR-V, CR-V, NSX, JAZZ, CIVIC · built 2017–2020
- Civic Wheel Steel Bushes Missing (Accessory)R/2026/025 · 16/02/2026
On affected vehicles the alloy steel bushes may be missing in all five positions of the alloy wheel. This may result in the wheel nuts falling off or in the worst-case scenario wheel detachment.
Remedy: Inspect the wheels for the presence of bush and replace wheel(s) in case of missing bushes.
Listed for: CIVIC · built 2017–2021
Measured at MOT: how a 2014 Civic fails more often
Based on 25,842 first MOT tests of this model at 12 years old (cars first used 2012–2013), compared against every car of the same age and fuel.
Nothing stands out. No category fails clearly more often on this model than on cars of the same age and fuel.
How to read this
These are MOT outcomes for other cars of the same model, age and fuel — not a prediction about this one, and not a fault diagnosis. A high rate means the category is worth checking, not that this car has a problem.
A comparison is only shown where it survives its own margin of error. Where a model is only slightly above average, both rates are shown and no multiple is given, because the data cannot tell the difference.
MOT results reflect how a car has been used and maintained as much as the model itself. High mileage, short journeys and deferred servicing all show up here.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Failure rates derived by FindServiceHistory from the DVSA anonymised MOT test and failure-item extracts.
MOT failure rate: the Civic against vehicles its age
In our analysis of DVSA's anonymised MOT data for 2024 and 2025, 33.2% of 534,792 initial MOT tests on the Honda Civic failed at the first attempt — about as often as vehicles of the same ages and fuel types, which failed 33.7%.
CivicCars of the same age and fuel (all makes)
| Age | Tests | Bars | Civic | Same age & fuel | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 47,392 | 12.9% | 14.3% | 8% lower | |
| 6–9 years | 116,108 | 17.7% | 23.0% | 22% lower | |
| 10–14 years | 139,025 | 33.8% | 36.0% | 5% lower | |
| 15–19 years | 165,267 | 45.5% | 42.6% | 6% higher | |
| 20–40 years | 67,000 | 43.2% | 39.6% | 8% higher |
These describe the model, not one car: how vehicles are used and maintained shows up as much as how they were built. Differences are the conservative end of a 95% confidence interval.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Rates and comparisons are FindServiceHistory's own analysis, not DVSA figures.
These describe the model, not one car. Plenty of cars never have the problems their model is known for, and a recall may already have been done on yours. Every problem links to its sources; a reported problem needs two independent publishers before we list it.
Recalls are listed by DVSA for the model around its build date — check a specific car by VIN at GOV.UK. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
What are the most common Civic problems?
For cars built from 2012, the problems at least two independent publishers report include: Air-conditioning that stops blowing cold; Electrical glitches: alarm, sensors, wipers and screen; Thin paint that chips easily; Squealing front brakes at low speed; 1.0 VTEC Turbo: belt-in-oil wear blamed for turbo failures. Which apply depends on the generation and engine — they are listed generation by generation above, each with its sources.
Has the Civic been recalled?
Yes. DVSA lists recalls for the Civic built from 2012, shown above by generation. A recall covers a range of chassis numbers, so not every car is affected — check a specific car by VIN on GOV.UK, or by registration with our checker.
Does my Civic have these problems?
Not necessarily. These describe the model; many cars never have them, and a well-maintained car is less likely to. Enter your registration above to see the problems for your exact generation and engine, and whether DVSA records an outstanding recall on it. Whether a known problem was fixed is what a service history check shows.
Has this Civic had the work done?
A known problem matters far less on a car whose dealer records show it was fixed. A service history check returns the manufacturer's own dealership records for a specific car — and there's no charge if we find nothing.
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