This page covers 2 recalls and 60 owner complaints for the 2025 Honda Civic.
For the 2025 Civic, steering and forward collision avoidance draw the most owner complaints. On the steering side, owners frequently report the wheel sticking, binding, or failing to return to center after a turn, several describe being told the steering gearbox needs replacement. The forward collision avoidance system generates consistent reports of phantom braking: owners say the system detects vehicles or objects that aren't there, triggering sudden, sometimes aggressive braking, and in some cases displaying false vehicle icons in the instrument cluster while adaptive cruise control is active. The fuel and propulsion system rounds out the top reported categories, though at lower volume. One isolated report describes a sunroof shattering spontaneously while driving. The phantom braking complaints are notable for how consistently owners describe the same sequence, a false target appears on the display, the car brakes hard, and the collision warning activates.
60
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2025 Honda Civic has 2 recalls, the most serious being a high-pressure fuel pump that can crack and leak fuel, creating a fire risk if the leak reaches an ignition source.
The second recall involves the steering system, where a defect can make the wheel harder to turn and raise the risk of a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The high-pressure fuel pump may develop cracks, causing fuel to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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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 →
At a glance
What can fail
The steering gearbox may have been made incorrectly, causing too much friction inside that can make steering difficult.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and adjust or add grease to restore proper steering function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
