Verdict
2025 Honda Civic: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Honda Civic — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most sedan.
Owners filed 87 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 93% of 2025 sedans. Steering leads the reports (36%). 2 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 sedans, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
87
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
2
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
34
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 93% of 2025 sedans
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 sedans by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (36% of 87 reports), followed by forward collision avoidance (13%).
+ 8 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 87 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11747204, ODI 11744722, ODI 11742613, ODI 11739895, ODI 11630032.
Recalls(2)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
SteeringMar 2024 · 24V744000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel System · 24V763000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 50 | 47 | 49 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 50 | 45 | 48 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 32 | 41 | 36 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 | 38 | 34 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S7) | 31 | 39 | 34 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 27 | 37 | 31 |
| Civic 5Dr | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Manual 6-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2025 Honda Civic: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Honda Civic?
Owners filed 87 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Honda Civic — more complaints than 93% of comparable 2025 sedans, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Honda Civic?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (36% of complaints) and forward collision avoidance (13%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda Civic have?
2 recalls have been issued that affect the 2025 Honda Civic, covering components such as steering. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda Civic get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Honda Civic between 24 and 49 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.