2018 Honda Civic Hatchback Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 22, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic Hatchback years
Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Civic Hatchback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 109,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~109,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline4100%109,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 3 complaints
2024: 3202432025: 120251

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls (1)

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Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passengerMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Feb 13, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11642502

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was shuddering while driving at various speeds. There…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 2, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11617684

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 26, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11616574

The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 7, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11607086

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2018 Honda Civic Hatchback a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic Hatchback model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.