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2019 Honda CivicRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 460 owner complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic. Most complaints involve steering (115) and fuel/propulsion system (75). The EPA rates it 29–36 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
29–36mpg
EPA · 12 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest May 2026
Owner complaints
460
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$1,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Air bags: front passenger

Free remedy

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.

Air bagsReported May 22, 2026NHTSA 26V332000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Dec 19, 2023NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel system

Free remedy

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.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Mar 25, 2021NHTSA 21V215000
See all 4 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

460 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2019 – Oct 2026
  1. Steering115
  2. Fuel/propulsion system75
  3. Fuel system, gasoline71
  4. Electrical system38
  5. Engine36
  6. Forward collision avoidance34
  7. Service brakes32
  8. Lane departure15
  9. Power train15

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Civic model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996314
1997383
1998450
1999348
2000297
20011,089
2002717
2003525
2004351
2005316
20061,411
20071,212
2008923
2009398
2010400
2011170
2012462
2013320
2014293
2015389
20161,083
2017608
2018602
2019460
2020240
2021162
2022962
2023338
2024144
202588
202632
Crashes reported
27
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
20
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

115 reports3 crashes
“It was diagnosed by my mechanic as needing a new rack and pinion but my situation matches other safety reports made from what I've been reading about. The steering is very notchy, and jerky; especially, when I am steering to the left the wheel pulls and sticks. I have to jerk the wheel back a little bit to get it to go back to the 12:00 position. When I am driving on the highway I have to make little adjustments in order to keep the car where it's supposed to be, and although nothing has happened, thankfully, in terms of an accident, there have been a couple of moments where I really had to jerk the wheel in order to get it to stay in the lane and it was a really dangerous situation. The car has also been making horrible creaking noises that are similar to the other ones I have read about. No warning lights came on or have come on at all.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 21, 2026SteeringODI 11772833

Fuel/propulsion system

75 reports1 crash
“The car stalls when driving in low speeds such as 5-6 mph. The happens at random points and the only clear indication that it will happen is when the car has a sudden jump. The car will run normally but once turned off and turned on after some time and driving it, it stalls completely. No warning light comes on and no codes have been successfully found. I have taken the car to the Honda mechanic about 5 times and in neither of those times have replaced parts fixed the issue. The car is a safety hazard for me and my family.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 26, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11773773

Fuel system, gasoline

71 reports
“The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic SI. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the initial startup intermittently. The contact stated that the fuel pump made a grinding sound while locking the door. The check engine warning light was illuminated for a moment. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000. Parts distribution disconnect.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 9, 2025Fuel system, gasoline, Electrical system, EngineODI 11653591
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

12 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 2.0L 4-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (AV-S7) · Manual 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Civic 4Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
324236$1,800248
Civic 2Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
314035$1,850256
Civic 2Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
303733$1,950269
Civic 2Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950264
Civic 4Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950266
Civic 4Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950268
Civic 2Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293632$2,000280
Civic 2Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283832$2,500279
Civic 4Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293732$2,000276
Civic 4Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283832$2,500279
Civic 2Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
253529$2,200304
Civic 4Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
253629$2,200300
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    32 city · 42 hwy · $1,800/yr
    36
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    31 city · 40 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    30 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    29 city · 36 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    28 city · 38 hwy · $2,500/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    29 city · 37 hwy · $2,000/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    28 city · 38 hwy · $2,500/yr
    32
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 2Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    25 city · 35 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    25 city · 36 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

6 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.3%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda CIVIC HATCH 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
— / 5
Honda CIVIC HATCH Type-R 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 14009Vehicle 14005Vehicle 14007
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 Civic questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?

4 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Honda Civic problems?

Owners filed 460 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (115), fuel/propulsion system (75), fuel system, gasoline (71). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Honda Civic get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Honda Civic at 29–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Honda Civic?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026