Model year 2023 · Midsize Cars, Large Cars

2023 Honda Civic: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2023 Honda Civic at 24–36 mpg combined across 12 versions. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 337 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

EPA combined mpg

24–36

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC SI, CIVIC TYPE R.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Honda dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2023 Honda Civic recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recalls for the 2023 Honda Civic, newest first.

Seats: Critical fasteners

NHTSA 24V859000 Reported Nov 14, 2024

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Units affected: 121 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering

NHTSA 24V744000 Reported Oct 3, 2024

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV)
Units affected: 1,693,199 (estimate)
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.
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Steering: Rack and pinion

NHTSA 23V704000 Reported Oct 19, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. YFW)
Units affected: 264,567 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Service brakes, hydraulic: Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: Control unit/module

NHTSA 23V430000 Reported Jun 15, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. OEJ,XEK,AEY,XEX,OEW)
Units affected: 386 (estimate)
Problem: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Seats

NHTSA 23V229000 Reported Mar 30, 2023

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) (manufacturer recall no. TDY)
Units affected: 640 (estimate)
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.
Remedy: 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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2023 Honda Civic fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2023 Honda Civic EPA fuel economy
Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	Fuel	City/Hwy/Comb	Fuel cost/yr	CO2 g/mi
Civic 4Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	33/42/36 mpg	$1,850	243
Civic 4Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	31/38/34 mpg	$1,950	260
Civic 4Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	27/37/31 mpg	$2,650	285
Civic 4Dr	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	30/37/33 mpg	$2,050	266
Civic 4Dr	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	31/40/35 mpg	$1,900	254
Civic 5Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	31/39/35 mpg	$1,900	258
Civic 5Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	30/37/33 mpg	$2,050	267
Civic 5Dr	1.5L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	28/37/31 mpg	$2,150	282
Civic 5Dr	2.0L 4-cyl	CVT (7 modes)	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	29/37/32 mpg	$2,100	277
Civic 5Dr	2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	26/36/29 mpg	$2,300	304
Civic 5Dr	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	Premium	22/28/24 mpg	$3,400	364
Civic 5Dr	2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic	Front-Wheel Drive	Regular	30/38/33 mpg	$2,050	269

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2023 Honda Civic crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2023 Honda Civic NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk	Forward collision warning
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD	5 stars	4 stars	5 stars	5 stars	9.5%	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2023 Honda Civic owner complaints

Owners have filed 337 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Civic, most recently on Oct 26, 2026. 20 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 12 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2023 Honda Civic complaints
Component named in complaints	Mentions
Steering	260
Lane departure: Assist	21
Electrical system	20
Service brakes	16
Unknown or other	16
Engine	11
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking	10
Lane departure: Warning	10
Forward collision avoidance: Warnings	9
Air bags	8

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Honda Civic model years

Honda Civic by model year
Year	Combined	Recalls	Complaints	Overall rating
2026 Civic	24–49 mpg	1	32	5/5
2025 Civic	24–49 mpg	2	106	5/5
2024 Civic	24–36 mpg	3	143	5/5
2022 Civic	29–36 mpg	4	961	5/5
2021 Civic	25–36 mpg	4	161	5/5
2020 Civic	25–36 mpg	5	239	5/5
2019 Civic	25–36 mpg	4	460	5/5
2018 Civic	25–36 mpg	6	757	5/5
2017 Civic	25–36 mpg	6	606	5/5
2016 Civic	30–35 mpg	5	1,083	5/5
2015 Civic	25–44 mpg	1	394	5/5

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Other 2023 Honda models

2023 Honda Accord 2023 Honda CR-V 2023 Honda HR-V 2023 Honda Odyssey 2023 Honda Passport 2023 Honda Pilot 2023 Honda Ridgeline

Sources

Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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