2019 Honda Civic Type R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic Type R years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda Civic Type R. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Civic Type R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
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- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Honda Civic Type R problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 33% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 50,818 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Honda Civic Type R recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
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.
Honda has sent this recall notice in Feb 2024 and again in Jan 2025. I am unable to get it fixed and remedy. I am getting the run around that parts are not available. I called back in Oct 2024 and was put on a wait list. I called again 2/6/2025 and was told the same thing. I am trying to be…
Connecting Rod Bearing failure
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. 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…
Recall for fuel pump still pending
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Type-R. 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 recall…
Other Honda Civic Type R years
← 2018 Civic Type R · 2020 Civic Type R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic Type R | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Civic Type R | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Civic Type R | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Civic Type R | 6 | 2 |
| 2017 Civic Type R | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic Type R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Civic Type R?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Honda Civic Type R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic Type R model years, the 2019 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.