2026 Honda Civic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 32nd of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda Civic. That ranks 32nd out of 32 Civic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (8 complaints, 26%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
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- 31owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2026 Honda Civic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 8 | 26% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 7 | 23% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 16% | 300 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 5 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2026 Honda Civic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2026 Honda Civic.
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.
While using Adaptive Cruise Control set to the longest following distance on open roads with no vehicle ahead, the car suddenly applies the brakes as if detecting an obstacle. This also occurs when vehicles pass on two-lane roads. The braking is unexpected and creates a risk of being rear-ended…
The front tires on this vehicle have suffered premature wear and are already 50% worn out at only 11,000 miles. Certified Tire Technicians at Town Fair Tire inspected the vehicle during my routine tire rotation. The technician confirmed this level of wear is highly abnormal for this mileage. There…
This car brakes at least once a week while using adaptive cruise control despite zero carsz people or anything at all being in front of me. It's extremely common and dangerous. Look on Honda forums on Facebook or I suspect anywhere else and you'll see. I had a 2023 Honda HRV and never had such…
On 9/9/2026 and one other occasion within the past few months, the vehicle was started normally using the keyless ignition. The driver then disengaged the parking brake and shifted into Reverse. The vehicle began backing out a driveway when it was discovered that the steering remained locked…
A stick that fell off of a truck pierced the grill then radiator and pcu radiator. Now both need to be replaced on a 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid that was purchased in May. There was a service bulletin posted for them to be fixed and it isnât one of the vin numbers for it but itâs obviously unsafe…
Other Honda Civic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 | 0 |
| 2025 Civic | 76 | 2 |
| 2024 Civic | 124 | 3 |
| 2023 Civic | 258 | 4 |
| 2022 Civic | 885 | 4 |
| 2021 Civic | 145 | 4 |
| 2020 Civic | 229 | 5 |
| 2019 Civic | 437 | 4 |
| 2018 Civic | 745 | 6 |
| 2017 Civic | 600 | 6 |
| 2016 Civic | 1,082 | 5 |
| 2015 Civic | 381 | 1 |
| 2014 Civic | 293 | 2 |
| 2013 Civic | 319 | 0 |
| 2012 Civic | 456 | 3 |
| 2011 Civic | 169 | 9 |
| 2010 Civic | 397 | 8 |
| 2009 Civic | 396 | 8 |
| 2008 Civic | 916 | 7 |
| 2007 Civic | 1,204 | 9 |
| 2006 Civic | 1,403 | 13 |
| 2005 Civic | 316 | 10 |
| 2004 Civic | 350 | 10 |
| 2003 Civic | 499 | 11 |
| 2002 Civic | 702 | 11 |
| 2001 Civic | 1,079 | 14 |
| 2000 Civic | 287 | 6 |
| 1999 Civic | 338 | 3 |
| 1998 Civic | 435 | 4 |
| 1997 Civic | 373 | 2 |
| 1996 Civic | 305 | 2 |
| 1995 Civic | 199 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Civic?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, steering, electrical system problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2026 Honda Civic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2026 Honda Civic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic model years, the 2026 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.