2025 Honda Civic Hatchback Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic Hatchback years
Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Civic Hatchback model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 2,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback problems

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

Steering3 · ~2,000 mi
Engine1 · ~500 mi
Power Train1 · ~500 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering360%2,000——
Engine120%500——
Power Train120%500——
Vehicle Speed Control120%14,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 3 complaints
2025: 2202522026: 320263

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback.

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 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the electric gear box assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…

Steering · received Oct 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768485

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel was making an abnormal groaning sound. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the…

Steering · received Jul 2, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11747966

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control feature activated, the cruise control became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle regained cruise control…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jun 5, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11742310

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving 5-10 MPH, the vehicle jerked abnormally. The contact stated that the jerking was slow and heavy. The contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle jerked hard and then stalled. There were no…

Power Train · received Dec 22, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11706477

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a tinging and clicking sound was coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the steering gear spring…

Steering · received Sep 12, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11686913

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Owners most often report steering, engine, power train problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda Civic Hatchback?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.