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2020 Honda Civic Problems & Recalls

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

Typical complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — is about in line with the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
217Complaints
5Recalls
15Crashes
1Fires
11Injured
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 — Electrical System (15.2% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System33 · 15.2%not available
Power Train30 · 13.8%not available
Air Bags29 · 13.4%RecalledRecall 24V064000 · Recall 26V332000
Steering27 · 12.4%not available
Fuel/propulsion System24 · 11.1%RecalledRecall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking17 · 7.8%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

Unspecified / other35 · 16.1%
POWER TRAIN30 · 13.8%
AIR BAGS29 · 13.4%
STEERING27 · 12.4%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM24 · 11.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING17 · 7.8%
SERVICE BRAKES13 · 6%
ENGINE11 · 5.1%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS8 · 3.7%

Percentages are the share of the 217 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 — 5 campaigns

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 23V458000 · 2023 · reported 06/29/2023

Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase 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 24V064000 · 2024 · reported 02/01/2024

An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. 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 was driving on 4/24/23 going 75 MPH. The car made a rev up noise and be RPM’s suddenly increased and the speed was decreasing…”NHTSA complaint 11585322 — filed 04/25/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Again while driving at highway speeds the vehicle loses power. This is about the 10th time all this has happened. We have to pull over…”NHTSA complaint 11582924 — filed 04/14/2024 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER
“Yesterday I was driving my 2020 civic when my sunroof exploded spontaneously. I have dash cam(front and rear facing video) showing exactly what happened. No…”NHTSA complaint 11518106 — filed 04/20/2023 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Civic?

Unknown or other issues are the most-reported category, cited in 35 of 217 NHTSA complaints (16.1%), followed by electrical system (33), power train (30), air bags (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Honda Civic have?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 15 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes — 5 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 21V215000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 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.