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2024 Honda CivicRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 144 owner complaints for the 2024 Honda Civic. Most complaints involve steering (75) and forward collision avoidance (18). The EPA rates it 24–36 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
24–36mpg
EPA · 12 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Nov 2024
Owner complaints
144
Top: steering
Fuel cost / yr
$1,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

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

Seats: critical fasteners

Free remedy

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."

SeatsReported Nov 15, 2024NHTSA 24V859000

Steering

Free remedy

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.

SteeringReported Oct 4, 2024NHTSA 24V744000

Steering: rack and pinion

Free remedy

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.

SteeringReported Oct 19, 2023NHTSA 23V704000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 2, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

144 complaints filed with NHTSA · Nov 2023 – Oct 2026
  1. Steering75
  2. Forward collision avoidance18
  3. Lane departure11
  4. Electrical system9
  5. Suspension8
  6. Service brakes7
  7. Power train6
  8. Vehicle speed control5
  9. Engine5

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.

View as table
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
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
14
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Steering

75 reports8 crashes
“The contact owns a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); the steering wheel continued making a clunking sound while turning to the right or the left. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. During an oil change appointment, the dealer confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was advised to pay for the diagnostic test or contact another dealer for assistance.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026SteeringODI 11774222

Forward collision avoidance

18 reports1 crash
“I originally notified my dealer of concerns with my vehicles behavior while using cruise control and they verified that the systems were 'calibrated and working properly'. On a regular basis, my car will automatically and erroneously engage the vehicles brakes while driving, especially while using the automatic cruise control function. This behavior is far worse at night but has happened to me during the day as well and under all weather conditions. Typically, the gauge cluster will show a motorcycle or car being 'detected' on the screen before or at the same time this happens even though there typically is nothing there. Additionally, this may or may not be related. The entire driver assist system and cruise control are constantly failing to function and often show as 'unavailable' - the cruise control, lane keep, and auto stop features will stop working at random while in use constantly; seemingly heavily influenced by even that slightest adverse conditions - driving in the cold? 'System unavailable'. A rain drop hit the windshield? 'System unavailable'. Road is wet? System unavailable'. While I am able to stay alert and correct these issues as they are…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 1, 2026Forward collision avoidanceODI 11728682

Lane departure

11 reports2 crashes
“The contact leased a 2024 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, and making a lane change, the steering wheel overcorrected the change due to the automatic lane corrector and swerved across two lanes inadvertently, and collided with a semitruck and then into a wall. The air bag deployed, and the driver's seat belt independently unlatched. The contact stated that the seat belt unbuckled at some point during the collision. The contact sustained face burns and lacerations, right arm/shoulder, and right side rib injuries. Medical attention was needed for the contact. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,083.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 9, 2026Seat belts, Lane departureCrash reportedODI 11709941
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 2, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

12 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Midsize Cars, Large Cars
Engines
1.5L 4-cyl turbo · 2.0L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
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 2, 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
334236$1,800243
Civic 4Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
314035$1,850254
Civic 5Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
313935$1,850258
Civic 4Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
313834$1,900260
Civic 4Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303733$1,950266
Civic 5Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
303733$1,950267
Civic 5Dr
Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
303833$1,950269
Civic 5Dr
Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
293732$2,000277
Civic 4Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
273731$2,550285
Civic 5Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
283731$2,050282
Civic 5Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L · Front-Wheel Drive
263629$2,200304
Civic 5Dr
Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
222824$3,300364
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    33 city · 42 hwy · $1,800/yr
    36
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    31 city · 40 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    31 city · 39 hwy · $1,850/yr
    35
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    31 city · 38 hwy · $1,900/yr
    34
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 4Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    30 city · 37 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    30 city · 38 hwy · $1,950/yr
    33
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    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
    27 city · 37 hwy · $2,550/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo
    28 city · 37 hwy · $2,050/yr
    31
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L
    26 city · 36 hwy · $2,200/yr
    29
    mpg comb.
  • Civic 5Dr
    Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    22 city · 28 hwy · $3,300/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 2, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

4 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
— / 5
Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD
Frontal crash
Not rated
Side crash
Not rated
Side pole
Not rated
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 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 SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
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 2, 2026Vehicle 19595Vehicle 19940Vehicle 19596
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

2024 Civic questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 2, 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 2024 Honda Civic problems?

Owners filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are steering (75), forward collision avoidance (18), lane departure (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Honda Civic get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Honda Civic at 24–36 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).

How safe is the 2024 Honda Civic?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Honda Civic 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 2, 2026