KnownCarProblems2025 Honda Civic Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda Civic, most often about the steering (41% of complaints). It is 26th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2025 Honda Civic problems
Steering
31 complaints · 41%The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v744000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel does not come back to center when turned and the driver experienced resistance, sticking and binding while turning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering wheel gear box needed…
Driver assistance
17 complaints · 22%Parts named most often: assist, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 64 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system unintendedly activated without a person or a vehicle nearby. No warning lights were illuminated. The failure reoccurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be…
Fuel system
14 complaints · 18%The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v744000 (steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 16%Brakes
9 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact purchased the vehicle with a manual transmission and stated that the vehicle came equipped with aluminum clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. The contact stated that during inclement, wet weather, his foot was constantly slipping off the pedals due to the slick…
The contact owned aâ 2025 hondaâ Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed into a parking spot, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to come to a stop. The vehicle drove over a parking median in front and struck a tree. The contact then attempted to…
Transmission
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact purchased the vehicle with a manual transmission and stated that the vehicle came equipped with aluminum clutch, brake, and accelerator pedals. The contact stated that during inclement, wet weather, his foot was constantly slipping off the pedals due to the slick…
Electrical
6 complaints · 8%Engine
5 complaints · 7%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Honda Civic recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed february 20, 2025. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is pjw.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 honda accord, accord hybrid, 2023-2025 honda cr-v hybrid, and 2025 honda civic and civic hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
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.
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.
Questions about the 2025 Honda Civic
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda Civic?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (31 complaints); driver assistance (17 complaints); fuel system (14 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 14, 2024 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Honda Civic?
- It is 26th of 27 Civic model years by number of complaints, with 76 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.