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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

Electrical System complaints

36 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2023
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other

It showing multiple warning lights on the dashboard but everything was fine

NHTSA ODI #11501129

Mileage unknown · Dec 1, 2022
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

Faulty software in Body Control Module (BCM) causing numerous problems with multiple vehicle components including battery, namely: electrical (key fob and headlights) malfunctions, illumination of several warning dash display lights, repeated parasitic battery draining, and security system problems (car alarm activation). Ple…

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Faulty software in Body Control Module (BCM) causing numerous problems with multiple vehicle components including battery, namely: electrical (key fob and headlights) malfunctions, illumination of several warning dash display lights, repeated parasitic battery draining, and security system problems (car alarm activation). Please see attached letter to manufacturer American Honda Motor Co. for additional information.

NHTSA ODI #11495677

Mileage unknown · Jul 25, 2022
Electrical SystemLane Departure

My camera that is supposed to assist in turning and seeing my blind spot is always malfunctioning in my new 2019 civic. Honda says they can’t do anything about that. I’ve already had to put new tires on my car - which I suspect didn’t have new tires on it when I purchased my new car. Replace the battery, and my electronic featur…

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My camera that is supposed to assist in turning and seeing my blind spot is always malfunctioning in my new 2019 civic. Honda says they can’t do anything about that. I’ve already had to put new tires on my car - which I suspect didn’t have new tires on it when I purchased my new car. Replace the battery, and my electronic features (radio screen and windows) like to stop working and go black - including my side camera that’s meant to assist in lane changes. Additionally, my car melted in the sun. This has been a known issue with Honda since 2011 and they haven’t addressed that issue or gave any warnings. My tires, and camera for blind spots is a safety issue and the fact that my car is unreliable and melting(!) is troublesome and a safety problem.

NHTSA ODI #11475829

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2022
Electrical SystemEngineFuel/propulsion System

The starter was having trouble igniting the engine upon startup. The engine would crank but would not finish with starting up. I did this three or four times. Upon removing the key from the ignition and putting it back in the ignition and starting it up the car started up normally. The issue seems to be with either the ignition …

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The starter was having trouble igniting the engine upon startup. The engine would crank but would not finish with starting up. I did this three or four times. Upon removing the key from the ignition and putting it back in the ignition and starting it up the car started up normally. The issue seems to be with either the ignition system or fuel system, which is available for inspection upon request. The car could suddenly stop without warning on the road and endanger the safety of myself or other drivers. The problem was previously acknowledged by NHTSA in two separate campaign numbers in May 2020 (20V314000) and March 2021 (21V215000) and this particular Civic was serviced in 2021in accordance with that recall and confirmed by the dealer. There were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure.

NHTSA ODI #11461707

Mileage unknown · Dec 6, 2021
Air BagsElectrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

UNKNOWN POWER TRAIN SYSTEM EVAP LEAK EVAP STUCK OPEN P0455 P0456

NHTSA ODI #11442825

Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2021
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion System

I I brought my car into Morehead Honda the dealer I purchased my vehicle from to get service because the car was acting funny. I then find out I had my car has a recall car with my car for the fuel pump. It was change the fuel pump I went home and a few days later I was stuck on the highway my car just shut down in the middle o…

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I I brought my car into Morehead Honda the dealer I purchased my vehicle from to get service because the car was acting funny. I then find out I had my car has a recall car with my car for the fuel pump. It was change the fuel pump I went home and a few days later I was stuck on the highway my car just shut down in the middle of the highway. My car was towed back to the dealership they found out there was something wrong with the fuel pump said they fixed it it was an error on their behalf. I returned several times after that because the fuel gauge is reading inaccurately. Dealer is unable to tell me what’s wrong. I fill up my car is giving me different readings my car normally falls up to 300+ close to 400 every time I fill up my car and now it’s reads 191, 150 or 140 when I fill up my car. I continue calling to dealership I am not getting a response. I need help with this it’s a safety issue.

NHTSA ODI #11423687

36,337 miles · May 8, 2021
Electrical SystemLane DepartureVehicle Speed Control

JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 359XX MILES 3 DAYS AGO. AT 36,2XX MILES, WHILE DRIVING, ALL THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY BRAKE, TPMS, LANE DEPARTURE, BRAKE HOLD, HILL ASSIST, IMPACT SENSOR, EMISSIONS SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM ALL SHOWED AS MALFUNCTION…

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JUST PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 359XX MILES 3 DAYS AGO. AT 36,2XX MILES, WHILE DRIVING, ALL THE DASH LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING THERE WAS A FAILURE IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY BRAKE, TPMS, LANE DEPARTURE, BRAKE HOLD, HILL ASSIST, IMPACT SENSOR, EMISSIONS SYSTEM, POWER STEERING, AND THE INFORMATION SYSTEM ALL SHOWED AS MALFUNCTIONING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND RESTARTING IT, THE NOTIFICATIONS STILL STAY ON.

NHTSA ODI #11415680

56,276 miles · Sep 11, 2020
Electrical System

TL* A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND TO DRIVE. THE ACC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF NEW ROCHELLE (25 E …

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TL* A SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER OF A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND TO DRIVE. THE ACC LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT CALLED HONDA OF NEW ROCHELLE (25 E MAIN ST, NEW ROCHELLE, NY 10801) AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,276.

NHTSA ODI #11354365

11,800 miles · Jun 10, 2020
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT A VEHICLE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN ON THE PASSEN…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT A VEHICLE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT, THE AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE MEDIAN ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BUMPER WAS DENTED AND THE HOOD WAS DENTED INWARDS. CMA'S COLONIAL HONDA (2100 WALTHALL CENTER DR, SOUTH CHESTERFIELD, VA 23834, 804-414-1900) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,800.

NHTSA ODI #11328135

27,000 miles · Mar 27, 2020
Electrical System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DCH HONDA OF TEMECULA LOCATED AT (26755 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA CA) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAD B…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE DRIVER DISCOVERED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DCH HONDA OF TEMECULA LOCATED AT (26755 YNEZ RD, TEMECULA CA) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT SEVERAL ELECTRICAL WIRES HAD BEEN EATEN BY RODENTS WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000.*DT*JB *BF CONSUMER STATED [XXX] IS THE STEPFATHER AND SHE IS THE OWNER. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'*JB

NHTSA ODI #11319448

Official recalls

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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

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