KnownCarProblems2023 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 258 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda Civic, most often about the steering (74% of complaints, typically around 10,000 miles). It is 21st of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2023 Honda Civic problems
Steering
192 complaints · 74%Half of these problems showed up before 10,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was sticky. While turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing loss of power steering functionality intermittently. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle…
Driver assistance
30 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: assist, automatic emergency braking, warnings, warning.
Electrical
17 complaints · 7%Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 6%Brakes
14 complaints · 5%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the steering wheel was sticky. While turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel seized. The brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the cruise control suddenly would not deactivate causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch. The contact indicated that prior to the crash the cruise control did not deactivate when pressing…
Wheels and tires
9 complaints · 4%Engine
8 complaints · 3%Air bags
8 complaints · 3%The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the cruise control suddenly would not deactivate causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a ditch. The contact indicated that prior to the crash the cruise control did not deactivate when pressing…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v744000 (steering). The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the driver-side air bag deployed on its own without a crash or impact with an object. As a result, the driver lost visibility and control of…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Honda Civic recalls
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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."
Steering
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: 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 defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Momentary increased steering effort
Summary
On november 29, 2023, the oï¬ce of defects investigation (odi) opened this engineering analysis (ea23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering eï¬ort in model years (my) 2022-2023 honda civic, 2023my honda cr-v, and 2023my acura integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by odi alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering eï¬ort (described as âsticky steeringâ) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service techniciansâ quick test drives.â the complaints had been received over the previous two years with most
Momentary increased steering effort
Summary
On march 17, 2023, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened preliminary evaluation (pe23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (my) 2022 and 2023 honda civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of time. The reports have been received over the past 2 years with most occurring with low vehicle mileage. The steering gear contains a unit that includes a worm gear and a worm wheel. Honda stated this condition of momentary increase in steering effort occurs due to two factors within this unit. Duri
Questions about the 2023 Honda Civic
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (192 complaints, typically around 10,000 miles); driver assistance (30 complaints); electrical (17 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Honda Civic have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from November 14, 2024 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Honda Civic?
- It is 21st of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints, with 258 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.