Honda Civic 2018 recalls, problems, complaints and safety

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Honda Civic 2018 and 596 complaints filed by owners. It has 38% more complaints than the average Honda Civic from 2016–2025 (433 per year).

These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.

Recalls issued for the Honda Civic 2018

Air bags
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21

What happens

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

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 26V332000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18

What happens

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

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 23V858000

Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 2020-05-28

What happens

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

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.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 20V314000

Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 18V817000 · 2018-11-16

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Consequence

If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 18V817000

Steering
NHTSA campaign 18V663000 · 2018-09-27

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

Consequence

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 18V663000

Equipment and labels
NHTSA campaign 18V421000 · 2018-06-20

What happens

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

Consequence

If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.

The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.

NHTSA 18V421000

Complaints from other owners

596 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.

25 with a crash · 4 with a fire · 21 injuries · 1 deaths

Most reported problems on the Honda Civic 2018

• Steering: 224 (38% of complaints)
• Fuel system: 89 (15% of complaints)
• Fuel and propulsion: 70 (12% of complaints)
• Electrical system: 50 (8% of complaints)
• Engine: 50 (8% of complaints)

Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.

What to check before buying a Honda Civic 2018

• Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
• The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
• Watch for fuel smell, hard starts or hesitation; ask whether the fuel pump was replaced.
• Check for loss of power, stalling or uneven acceleration on the test drive.
• Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.

Safety rating (NCAP)

Honda Civic recalls by year

• 2016 : 5 recalls · 1,081 complaints
• 2017 : 6 recalls · 599 complaints
• 2018 : 6 recalls · 596 complaints
• 2019 : 4 recalls · 346 complaints
• 2020 : 5 recalls · 227 complaints
• 2021 : 4 recalls · 145 complaints
• 2022 : 4 recalls · 883 complaints
• 2023 : 4 recalls · 256 complaints
• 2024 : 3 recalls · 124 complaints
• 2025 : 2 recalls · 74 complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Honda Civic 2018 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls issued for the Honda Civic 2018. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Civic 2018?

In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: steering (224 of 596 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.