This page covers 6 recalls and 248 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic.
Steering dominates the complaint picture for the 2023 Honda Civic, accounting for the large majority of reports filed for this model year. Owners consistently describe electric power steering that feels sticky or resistant, particularly at highway speeds and through curves, many report the wheel staying in place when released rather than self-centering as expected. Some owners say the problem required a steering rack replacement, while others were told the rack was within spec. A smaller cluster of complaints covers the lane departure and automatic emergency braking systems, where owners describe unexpected alerts or interventions during normal driving. One isolated report mentions a premature head gasket failure with coolant loss and a loss of power on the highway. The steering complaints are notably consistent in describing the same symptom: resistance or binding that requires deliberate corrective input to maintain a straight path.
248
Total Complaints
18
Crash-Related
9
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Honda Civic has 6 recalls, the most serious involving a brake fluid leak in the stability control modulator that can cause the vehicle to roll unexpectedly when auto-brake hold is engaged or cause the brake pedal to travel further than normal before the brakes respond.
Two recalls affect the driver's seat. On Civic Type-R models, the seat frame may have been improperly welded and can break in a crash. Separately, on certain vehicles, the bolts holding the driver's seat cushion frame may not have been fully tightened, allowing the seat to shift or detach in a crash. There is also a steering concern that only affects vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a prior service repair: the rack may have been incorrectly assembled, allowing a tire to rub against the lower suspension or tie rod end and wear through, leading to a tire failure.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing your driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened. They could loosen over time, causing the seat to move or detach during a crash.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to bring your vehicle to a dealership, where technicians will replace the driver's seat cushion frame.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly fastened, causing the seat to shift or move during vehicle operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The replacement power steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, allowing the tire to rub against the lower suspension or tie rod end, causing tire damage.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack at no cost if necessary.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist modulator may leak brake fluid, causing the vehicle to move unexpectedly when brake hold is engaged or the brake pedal to require more pressure than normal.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vehicle stability assist modulator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In auto-brake hold mode, a faulty vehicle stability assist modulator may cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where technicians will replace the VSA modulator.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat frame may have incomplete welds, which could cause it to break during a crash.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to visit a dealership, where they will replace your driver's seat cushion frame.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
