2026 Honda Civic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2026 Honda Civic, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2026 Honda Civic. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2026 Honda Civic have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 300 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The front tires on this vehicle have suffered premature wear and are already 50% worn out at only 11,000 miles. Certified Tire Technicians at Town Fair Tire inspected the vehicle during my routine tir”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 6, 2026 · Steering
“This car brakes at least once a week while using adaptive cruise control despite zero carsz people or anything at all being in front of me. It's extremely common and dangerous. Look on Honda forums on”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Service brakes
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2026 Honda Civic (Civic 4Dr, Civic 5Dr). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–49 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 22–50 / 28–47 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 1.5/2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Manual 6-spd |
Compare Honda Civic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Civic model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2026 Honda Civic
How do I know if my 2026 Honda Civic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
- Passport1,660 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.