2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2026 · 8 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic Hybrid years
Not enough data 11th of 14 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. That ranks 11th out of 14 Civic Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (3 complaints, 38%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid photographed in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

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

Forward Collision Avoidance3
Unknown or Other3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Electrical System1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Forward Collision Avoidance338%———
Unknown or Other338%———
Vehicle Speed Control225%———
Electrical System113%———
Service Brakes113%———
Steering113%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2025, with 7 complaints
2025: 7202572026: 120261

n = 8 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpOct 14, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V763000 · 720,810 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

SteeringOct 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

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.

I am reporting a serious and recurring safety defect involving my 2025 Honda Civic Sport Touring Hybrid. This is the second occurrence of a serious vehicle malfunction, and the vehicle has experienced numerous other significant problems during my ownership. During the most recent incident, I was…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Oct 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11768886

On a two way lane highway, vehicle detects on coming traffic and causes sudden deceleration of vehicle and braking which can cause being rear ended by another vehicle. This also occurs on multi lane freeways when going in the same direction the vehicle will detect a vehicle in the lane next to me…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Sep 25, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11689698

Driving about 40 mph on a rural road, coming up to a curve in the road (or already in the curve when suddenly the 2025 Honda civic hybrid sedan sport touring beeped fast and then immediately braked hard. There was no car in front of me but there was a car coming towards me in the opposite…

Forward Collision Avoidance · received Sep 24, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11689578

While driving down the highway, my sunroof suddenly and unexpectedly shattered without any external impact with no warning. My safety was put at risk because the glass exploded all over me and could’ve caused an accident had I been around other drivers. The dealer told me it was hard to determine…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 21, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11682130

2025 honda civic hybrid just over 3000 miles has developed a ticking noise when I turn the steering. Took it to the dealership was told it was normal. If this is normal for Honda they just lost a future customer

Steering · received Aug 8, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11679380

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, unknown or other, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic Hybrid model years, the 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.