2023 Honda Civic Type R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic Type R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Civic Type R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 13,132 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 9owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 5 | 56% | 13,132 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 16,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 16,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Honda Civic Type R recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
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.
Seats
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Momentary Increased Steering Effort (EA23003) — opened Nov 29, 2023, closed Jan 28, 2025, led to recall 24V744.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Steering wheel is locking with left hand curves at highway speeds especially when the car has been driven for more than 20 minutes. Multiple incidents where I almost end up on the opposite lane because of this. Car has been brought to dealership 3-4 times but they refused to look further into the…
During a controlled low-speed autocross event (~55 mph entry), I applied the brake pedal firmly to decelerate for an upcoming turn. The vehicle failed to decelerate at anywhere near its rated capability. Despite full, sustained pedal application, the car would not slow adequately, departed the…
Sticky steering at highway speeds
I respectfully request that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles investigate Rick Case Honda for a repair I believe was performed negligently and the dealership's refusal to accept responsibility. On December 2, 2025, Rick Case Honda performed a cylinder head replacement on…
The engine is making a knocking noise, but thereâs no code or check engine light. The noise is more pronounced when the vehicle is idling and when you apply and release the brakes. Start the car, let it warm up on idle, open the oil cap, apply the brakes, and then release them. The noise becomes…
Other Honda Civic Type R years
← 2021 Civic Type R · 2024 Civic Type R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic Type R | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 Civic Type R | 11 | 2 |
| 2020 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Civic Type R | 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 2023 Honda Civic Type R?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 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 2023 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 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.