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2019 Honda Civic Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 4.0× the fleet median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.
425Complaints
4Recalls
26Crashes
1Fires
17Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Steering (25.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Steering complaints here are 4.0× the median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering107 · 25.2%No official action
Fuel/propulsion System70 · 16.5%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Fuel System, Gasoline61 · 14.4%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Electrical System33 · 7.8%No official action
Engine31 · 7.3%No official action
Service Brakes31 · 7.3%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STEERING107 · 25.2%
Unspecified / other58 · 13.6%
ENGINE31 · 7.3%
SERVICE BRAKES31 · 7.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING26 · 6.1%
POWER TRAIN12 · 2.8%
WHEELS12 · 2.8%

Percentages are the share of the 425 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 4 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 2020 · reported 05/28/2020

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I turned on my vehicle and randomly had multiple warning lights come on including power steering, ACC, VSA, Hill start assist, LKAS, ABS. The power…”NHTSA complaint 11478605 — filed 08/10/2022 · STEERING
“Steering wheel locked while driving vehicle and was unable to turn wheel. Dealer confirmed steering failure caused by faulty electronic power steering motor. Dealer corrected…”NHTSA complaint 11440137 — filed 11/11/2021 · STEERING
“Steering wheel is not centered. Even though alignment is good”NHTSA complaint 11432134 — filed 09/08/2021 · STEERING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

4120193820204220213620226720231752024802025662026

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 107 of 425 NHTSA complaints (25.2%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (70), fuel system, gasoline (61), unspecified/other issues (58). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Civic have?

425 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 26 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 17 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V314000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Honda Civic's reported problems?

2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.