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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2026 Honda Civic recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
31
Latest campaign
Oct 3, 2024

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Steering1Oct 3, 2024

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 3, 2024Latest campaign
Oct 3, 202424V744000

Steering

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V744000
What's wrong
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.
Remedy
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component31

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
31Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
2Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Forward collision avoidance826101
Steering723101
Service brakes516101
Electrical system516000
Engine516000
Unknown or other516000
Vehicle speed control26000
Suspension26000
Air bags26000
Lane departure26101
Visibility/wiper26000
Power train26000
Fuel/propulsion system26000
Seat belts13101
Tires13000

1 more component 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.

Latest reports

  • Vehicle speed control

    “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.”

    Filed 10/08/2026 · ODI 11769926
  • Steering

    “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.”

    Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769466
  • Service brakes

    “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.”

    Filed 09/23/2026 · ODI 11766554

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2026 Honda Civic recall questions

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Honda Civic. The most recent, 24V744000 (reported October 3, 2024), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Honda Civic?

Forward collision avoidance is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 31 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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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