2025 Honda Civic Hatchback problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (3) · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
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.
Electrical System 2025-08-13 · A25-070 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - when the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. this could occur intermittently, and can change between color display to a black and white display.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 33,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly shutoff with the check engine warning light flashing on the instrument panel. the contact pulled over to the side of the road and the vehicle was restarted. the warning light was off after the vehicle was restarted. an obd2 scan tool wa…”
2026-10-02 · Steering · 21,400 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the electric gear box assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was scheduled for the repair. the manufacturer was notifie…”
2026-07-02 · Steering · 2,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel was making an abnormal groaning sound. the failure was a recurring failure. the dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the steering wheel sound was normal. the manufacturer was n…”
2026-06-05 · Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control · 14,000 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control feature activated, the cruise control became inoperable. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle regained cruise control functionality after shutting off and restarting the vehicle.…”
2025-12-22 · Power Train · 500 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while driving 5-10 mph, the vehicle jerked abnormally. the contact stated that the jerking was slow and heavy. the contact stated that while driving and accelerating, the vehicle jerked hard and then stalled. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the…”
2025-09-12 · Steering · 1,400 mi“the contact owns a 2025 honda civic hatchback. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, a tinging and clicking sound was coming from the steering column while turning the steering wheel in either direction. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who replaced the steering gear spring and steering sensor, and the vehicle was repaired.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.