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2019 Honda Civic Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
408Complaints
4Recalls
23Crashes
1Fires
14Injured
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 (24.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Steering complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering99 · 24.3%not available
Fuel/propulsion System70 · 17.2%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Fuel System, Gasoline61 · 15%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Electrical System33 · 8.1%not available
Engine31 · 7.6%not available
Service Brakes31 · 7.6%not available

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

STEERING99 · 24.3%
Unspecified / other54 · 13.2%
ENGINE31 · 7.6%
SERVICE BRAKES31 · 7.6%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING24 · 5.9%
POWER TRAIN12 · 2.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY12 · 2.9%

Percentages are the share of the 408 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

4120193820204220213620226720231752024802025452026

Frequently asked questions

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

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 99 of 408 NHTSA complaints (24.3%), followed by fuel/propulsion system (70), fuel system, gasoline (61), unspecified/other issues (54). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda Civic have?

408 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 23 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 14 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?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

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 07/12/2026.