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2019 Honda Civic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Civic years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

114 reports with mileage · 313 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Steering. Review the 108 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 70 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 62 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

26 crash reports1 fire reports15 injury reports

What owners actually said

427 reports
32,000 miles · Apr 6, 2021
Fuel/propulsion System

CAR CUTTING OUT UNDER LOAD WHEN ACCELERATING. I BELIEVE I HAVE A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. I ALSO SEEN WHERE THEY ARE RECALLING 628,124 CARS AND MINE FALLS IN THE 2019 SEDAN CIVIC SI.

NHTSA ODI #11406622

9,700 miles · Apr 4, 2021
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesUnknown Or Other

ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE 710 FWY ON THE FAR LEFT LANE. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 75MPH AND THERE WAS AN OBJECT ON THE GROUND WHICH LOOKED LIKE AN EMPTY POTATO CHIP BAG, IT WASN'T ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE DONE ANY DAMAGE TO MY CAR BUT MY HONDA SENSE'S COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON …

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ON FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND, I WAS DRIVING HOME ON THE 710 FWY ON THE FAR LEFT LANE. I WAS DRIVING AROUND 75MPH AND THERE WAS AN OBJECT ON THE GROUND WHICH LOOKED LIKE AN EMPTY POTATO CHIP BAG, IT WASN'T ANYTHING THAT WOULD HAVE DONE ANY DAMAGE TO MY CAR BUT MY HONDA SENSE'S COLLISION MITIGATION BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED FOR NO REASON AND ALERTED ME TO BRAKE AND STARTED APPLYING PRESSURE. I HAD NO REASON TO STOP SO I HAD TO SWERVE INTO THE SHOULDER LANE TO PREVENT MY CAR FROM BRAKING UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED INTO A DEADLY COLLISION IF THERE WAS A CAR CLOSE BEHIND ME. I HAVE FOOTAGE OF THE VIDEO AND REQUESTED THIS TO BE LOOKED INTO BECAUSE IF THIS IS A FAULTY SENSORY ISSUE, I WOULD LIKE IT CORRECTED IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER ISSUES. I DO NOT WANT THIS TO HAPPEN AGAIN BECAUSE THIS INCIDENT WAS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL OF MY OWN VEHICLE AND IT TRIED TO OVERRIDE MY COMMAND TO KEEP DRIVING STRAIGHT.

NHTSA ODI #11406340

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2021
Unknown Or Other

IRREGULAR COOLING FROM AC, SAME TEMPERATURE CONTROL WILL FEEL COOL ONE DAY AND NEXT DAY IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS NOT COOLING MUCH AT ALL. I BELIEVE THERE IS ALREADY A LAWSUIT ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AGAINST HONDA, BUT I CAN ONLY BECOME A PARTY TO THAT IF I INCUR SOME REPAIR EXPENSES. I HAVE HAD FREON REFILLED TWICE AND RECENTLY HAD…

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IRREGULAR COOLING FROM AC, SAME TEMPERATURE CONTROL WILL FEEL COOL ONE DAY AND NEXT DAY IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS NOT COOLING MUCH AT ALL. I BELIEVE THERE IS ALREADY A LAWSUIT ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE AGAINST HONDA, BUT I CAN ONLY BECOME A PARTY TO THAT IF I INCUR SOME REPAIR EXPENSES. I HAVE HAD FREON REFILLED TWICE AND RECENTLY HAD AC CONDENSER REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT I AM STILL NOT CONVINCED IT IS WORKING OPTIMALLY FOR A CAR THAT BARELY HAS 5500 MILES, DESPITE BEING ALMOST 2 YEARS OLD.

NHTSA ODI #11405872

10,600 miles · Mar 27, 2021
Engine

THE ENGINE WIRE HARDNESS WAS BITTEN BY RATS TWICE IN TWO YEARS BECAUSE HONDA USES SOY BASED WIRES AND WE ARE NOT INFORMED.

NHTSA ODI #11405171

16,000 miles · Mar 12, 2021
Engine

I WAS RECENTLY CHARGED FOR A REPAIR TO MY 2019 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R BY CHAPMAN HONDA OF TUCSON, ARIZONA.CHAPMAN HONDA INCORRECTLY BLAMES THE REPAIR ON WASHING THE CAR/ENGINE.SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH INTO THE ISSUE SHOWS THE ISSUE OF WATER PRESENT IN SPARK PLUG CYLINDERS OF THIS MODEL VEHICLE HAVE OCCURRED GLOBALLY, AND HAS NOTHING TO D…

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I WAS RECENTLY CHARGED FOR A REPAIR TO MY 2019 HONDA CIVIC TYPE R BY CHAPMAN HONDA OF TUCSON, ARIZONA.CHAPMAN HONDA INCORRECTLY BLAMES THE REPAIR ON WASHING THE CAR/ENGINE.SUBSEQUENT RESEARCH INTO THE ISSUE SHOWS THE ISSUE OF WATER PRESENT IN SPARK PLUG CYLINDERS OF THIS MODEL VEHICLE HAVE OCCURRED GLOBALLY, AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH WASHING ANY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE PROBLEM IS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THIS VEHICLE, AND IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI #11402652

500 miles · Mar 2, 2021
Power Train

MY CAR ALWAYS GRINDS GOING INTO SECOND GEAR I ACTUALLY CAN'T DOWNSHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR IF I'M TRYING TO COME TO A STOP BECAUSE IT GRINDS REALLY BAD WILL NOT EVEN ENTER SECOND GEAR FROM A DOWNSHIFT SOMETIMES SO IT REQUIRES ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND START IN FIRST GEAR I REPORTED THIS RIGHT WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW AT 5K MILE…

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MY CAR ALWAYS GRINDS GOING INTO SECOND GEAR I ACTUALLY CAN'T DOWNSHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR IF I'M TRYING TO COME TO A STOP BECAUSE IT GRINDS REALLY BAD WILL NOT EVEN ENTER SECOND GEAR FROM A DOWNSHIFT SOMETIMES SO IT REQUIRES ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND START IN FIRST GEAR I REPORTED THIS RIGHT WHEN THE CAR WAS NEW AT 5K MILES IT DID IT FROM DAY 1 BUT THEY SAID NOTHINGS WRONG BUT I'VE HAD MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS IN THE PAST I KNOW THIS IS NOT NORMAL

NHTSA ODI #11398668

15,000 miles · Feb 5, 2021
Structure

PAINT CRACKS AND CHIPS OFF SIDE MIRROR CAPS, BOTH PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE, AFTER ONLY A YEAR.

NHTSA ODI #11394903

12,000 miles · Jan 11, 2021
Unknown Or Other

DRIVING ON I-64 IN VIRGINIA WHEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD AND SAW GLASS OFF THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.

NHTSA ODI #11387515

10,300 miles · Dec 17, 2020
Structure

SMALL DINGS ON THE REAR PART OF THE CAR, WINDOW SPECIFICALLY BEHIND THE REAR WINDOWS, ON THE REAR PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES

NHTSA ODI #11383908

20,000 miles · Nov 16, 2020
Forward Collision Avoidance

I WAS DRIVING ON AN EMPTY ROAD WITH SPEED LIMIT 40 MPH. IT WAS 2:30 PM WITH SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE CAR STARTED BEEPING AND THEN THE CAR'S BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO CAR, PEOPLE, ANIMAL, DEBRIS ANYWHERE IN FRONT OR TO THE SIDE OF ME. IT IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION BECAUSE A CAR COULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND ME A…

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I WAS DRIVING ON AN EMPTY ROAD WITH SPEED LIMIT 40 MPH. IT WAS 2:30 PM WITH SUNNY CONDITIONS. THE CAR STARTED BEEPING AND THEN THE CAR'S BRAKES AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED VIOLENTLY. THERE WAS NO CAR, PEOPLE, ANIMAL, DEBRIS ANYWHERE IN FRONT OR TO THE SIDE OF ME. IT IS AN UNSAFE CONDITION BECAUSE A CAR COULD HAVE BEEN BEHIND ME AND REAR ENDED ME BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN BRAKING.

NHTSA ODI #11374906

Official recalls

4

26V332000 · Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

May 21, 2026

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Dec 18, 2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

21V215000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

Mar 25, 2021

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

20V314000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

May 28, 2020

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

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