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2018 Honda Civic recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls6
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| May 21, 202626V332000 | Air bags: sensor occupant classificationAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V332000
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| Dec 18, 202323V858000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V858000
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| May 28, 202020V314000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V314000
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| Nov 16, 201818V817000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualIf the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V817000
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| Sep 27, 201818V663000 | Steering: electric power assist systemThe unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V663000
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| Jun 20, 201818V421000 | Equipment: other labelsIf the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V421000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Civic, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component602
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 225 | 37 |
| Unknown or other | 107 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 89 | 15 |
| Gasoline | 89 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 70 | 12 |
| Electrical system | 51 | 8 |
| Engine | 51 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 22 | 4 |
| Air bags | 20 | 3 |
| Structure | 19 | 3 |
| Power train | 15 | 2 |
| Visibility/wiper | 8 | 1 |
| Wheels | 8 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Civic, Civic Si, Civic Type R.
Latest reports
- Unknown or other
“Evaporator failed at 63,000 miles, resulting in poor window defogging during morning hours. The failed evaporator also led to loss of cabin cooling resulting in excessive heat stress during daytime operation.”
- Steering
“On Thursday [XXX] I left San Marcos, CA and drove north to meet with my future father-in-law who lives in Shady Canyon, located in Irvine, CA.”
- Engine
“It is a common issue on the Honda Civic Type R from 2017 to 2021 in which water will leak through the hood scoop causing water to drip onto cylinder 4 causing a misfire. Misfire No. 4 Cylinder (DTC P0304).”
Other Honda Civic model years
- 20224 recalls961 complaints
- 20214 recalls159 complaints
- 20205 recalls235 complaints
- 20194 recalls454 complaints
- 20186 recalls755 complaints
- 20176 recalls605 complaints
- 20165 recalls1,083 complaints
- 20151 recall394 complaints
- 20142 recalls298 complaints
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2018 Honda Civic recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Civic. The most recent, 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Honda Civic recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: equipment (2), air bags (1), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda Civic?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 225 complaints out of 602 filed with NHTSA (37%). Across all complaints, owners reported 26 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Honda Civic?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.
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