Owner complaints, recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings from public NHTSA and EPA data, updated Oct 17, 2026.
The 2023 Honda Civic has 336 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, most often about steering (261). It is rated 24 to 36 mpg combined, with a 5-year fuel cost of $9,020 to $16,770 at U.S. average prices, based on 15,000 miles a year. NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall. There are 5 recall campaigns that may apply to this car, covering seats, steering and brakes.
Written by AI from public EPA and NHTSA data. Not a review.
Fuel economy
24–36 mpgcombined; city 22–33, highway 28–42; every version of this model year
Five years of fuel
$9,020–$16,770U.S. average; Ohio $8,060–$15,800 at local prices; every version of this model year; fuel only, not other costs of owning it; 15,000 miles a year, at EIA fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026
NHTSA's VIN data lists these trims for the 2023 Civic. A trim's engine and numbers are shown as its own only where EPA names versions after the trim and no other version could be it; "seen with" means a source shows that engine on the trim, not that it was the only one. Recalls and complaints cover the whole model year: whether a recall applies to a car depends on its VIN, on NHTSA's recall lookup.
Owners have filed 336 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Civic. These are unverified owner reports, counted by the part of the car they name; one complaint can name several parts. Counts aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so they don't show how reliable a car is.
Complaints by part of the car
Part
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Steering
261
8
0
6
Lane departure
25
4
0
2
Electrical system
20
2
0
1
Forward collision avoidance
17
2
0
0
Service brakes
16
5
0
1
Unknown or other
16
2
0
0
Engine
10
0
0
0
Air bags
8
7
0
5
Power train
7
1
0
1
Wheels
7
1
0
0
Suspension
5
0
0
0
Exterior lighting
4
0
0
0
9 more parts
Seat belts
4
1
0
2
Structure
4
0
0
0
Vehicle speed control
4
1
0
0
Tires
3
0
0
0
Fuel/propulsion system
2
0
0
0
Seats
2
0
0
0
Back over prevention
1
0
0
0
Engine and engine cooling
1
0
0
0
Fuel system, gasoline
1
0
0
0
Complaints by model year
Newer years have had less time to collect complaints, and counts aren't adjusted for sales, so a shorter bar doesn't mean a more reliable year.
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Civic over its history. Campaigns are matched by model and year, so each one may apply to a given car, and its repair may already be done: check a VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup for the open recalls on that exact car.
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."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.
Carmakers sent NHTSA 108 service bulletins and notices that cover the 2023 Civic, the latest on Sep 25, 2026. They tell dealers how to fix known issues.
The parts they mention most: electrical system (23), engine (23), structure (18), visibility/wiper (15), engine and engine cooling (14).
NHTSA defect investigations
Opening an investigation isn't a finding of a defect. Outcomes are as NHTSA's summary states them. A recall is shown as an investigation's outcome only where NHTSA's summary names it; other recalls NHTSA's file lists with it are marked as listed, not caused.
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Specs
EPA class: large cars. EPA greenhouse gas score: 5–7 out of 10. Each version EPA tested:
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Version
Engine
Transmission
Fuel
City / hwy / comb
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
33 / 42 / 36
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
31 / 39 / 35
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
31 / 40 / 35
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular Gasoline
31 / 38 / 34
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular Gasoline
30 / 37 / 33
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular Gasoline
30 / 37 / 33
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline
30 / 38 / 33
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Automatic (AV-S7)
Regular Gasoline
29 / 37 / 32
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Manual 6-spd
Premium Gasoline
27 / 37 / 31
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
1.5 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Manual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
28 / 37 / 31
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl
Manual 6-spd
Regular Gasoline
26 / 36 / 29
Civic Front-Wheel Drive
2.0 L, 4 cyl, turbo
Manual 6-spd
Premium Gasoline
22 / 28 / 24
Sources and dates
U.S. EPA fuel economy data, file of Sep 29, 2026
NHTSA owner complaints, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA recalls, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA manufacturer communications, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA defect investigations, file of Oct 17, 2026
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, file of Aug 7, 2026
U.S. Energy Information Administration, file of Oct 12, 2026
Fuel cost: EPA mpg with fuel prices for the week of Oct 12, 2026 and electricity prices for Jul 2026. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (Oct 2026). Complaints are unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA. About the data