2024 Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (53) · Service Brakes (6) · Suspension (5)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seats:critical Fasteners 2024-11-14 · campaign 24V859000 · 121 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Steering 2024-10-03 · campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Steering:rack And Pinion 2023-10-19 · campaign 23V704000 · 264,567 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Service bulletins (96)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-09-25 · A26-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. in some cases, dtcs p0300 through p0304 may also be stored (dtcs are not required for repair).
Engine 2026-09-25 · A26-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. in some cases, dtcs p0300 through p0304 may also be stored (dtcs are not required for repair).
Engine 2026-08-26 · AEBM08262026901 · Other
dealer message - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or dtcs p0300 through p0304 stored.
Engine 2026-08-26 · A26-011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or dtcs p0300 thru p0304 stored.
Engine 2026-08-26 · A26-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or dtcs p0300 thru p0304 stored.
Visibility/Wiper 2026-08-21 · ATI&08212026902 · Other
dealer message - american honda motor co., inc. (ahm) is searching for certain 2024-2026 civics and hr-vs with a customer complaint of the a/c not blowing cold air and the technician finding the a/c compressor to be seized. to better understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect
Showing the 6 most recent of 96 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-28 · Steering“the contact owns a 2024 honda civic. the contact stated that after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 24v744000 (steering); the steering wheel continued making a clunking sound while turning to the right or the left. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed. during an oil c…”
2026-10-26 · Vehicle Speed Control“while traveling on the highway at approximately 55–60 mph, my vehicle suddenly began shaking and progressively losing engine power and speed. the check-engine light started flashing rapidly, followed by multiple dashboard warnings involving the braking system, power steering, vehicle stability control, collision mitigation, and other safety systems…”
2026-09-26 · Steering“the w components are failing the whole power steering is bad. it sticks it makes noises it squeaks and it’s also gashing my tires and wearing them unevenly. …”
2026-09-18 · Wheels“the steering on is off even after they fixed the steering recall. the driving feel wobbly and my tires are wearing uneven. since honda ‘took care’ of the recall they keep saying its fine but the steering feels loose and there is a definite wheel wobble. this is frustrating cause ive been complaining about this since 29k and it now has 38k with no f…”
2026-09-14 · Unknown Or Other“the car was stolen. see attached …”
2026-09-05 · Electrical System“my 2024 was forcibly entered via breaking glass. someone inserted an electonic device into the car, then walked away. they used anoter device in their hand, made all the lights flash- engine started and they drove off. both keys were not in the car, or close by. doors were locked. see detailed report attached…”
2026-08-29 · Unknown Or Other“i am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved steering issue involving my vehicle and the handling of nhtsa recall 24v-744. my vehicle was subject to recall 24v-744, which involved a steering-related safety issue. i brought the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. the dealer applied grease as part of the recall service and represented…”
2026-08-27 · Unknown Or Other“1. component failed & inspection availability:the electronic power steering (eps) gearbox and rack assembly malfunctioned and failed. the component is currently installed on the vehicle and is fully available for inspection upon request.2. safety risks:the steering wheel physically binds, catches, and sticks when traveling at highway speeds (betwee…”
2026-05-28 · Visibility/Wiper“windshield wipers fail to clear debris…”
2026-04-29 · Unknown Or Other“spontaneously the sunroof blew out and exploded. luckily the sunroof was not open from the inside. if it was the glass would have shattered on the passengers including my 1 year old…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.