2020 Honda Civic SI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 30, 2025 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Civic SI years
Not enough data 11th of 19 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
5 out of 5 stars

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda Civic SI. That ranks 11th out of 19 Civic SI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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25 Honda Civic Si - Shot at Earnhardt San Tan Hyundai in Gilbert AZ. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2020 Honda Civic SI problems

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

Air Bags2
Power Train1 · ~70,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags267%———
Power Train133%70,000——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 2 complaints
2024: 2202422025: 120251

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2020 Honda Civic SI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Honda Civic SI.

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 2020 Honda Civic Si. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the clutch became inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the clutch failed, and transmission slipped out of gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that…

Power Train · received Apr 30, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11657852

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V064000 (Air Bags) and 23V458000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the…

Air Bags · received Jul 8, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11600100

The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic Si. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

Air Bags · received Jun 7, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11593044

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Civic SI?

Owners most often report air bags, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2020 Honda Civic SI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2020 Honda Civic SI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic SI model years, the 2020 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.