Honda Civic Type R recalls and problems
6 recalls and 43 owner complaints for 8 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
43
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
1
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Honda Civic Type R by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic Type R | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 Civic Type R | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 Civic Type R | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Civic Type R | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 Civic Type R | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Civic Type R | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Civic Type R | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Honda Civic Type R problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | |
| Engine | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 |
All Honda Civic Type R recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-332 | May 21, 2026 | 2017–2018, 2021 | Air Bags | 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… |
| 24V-744 | Oct 3, 2024 | 2023–2025 | Steering | 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… |
| 24V-064 | Feb 1, 2024 | 2021 | Air Bags | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid… |
| 23V-858 | Dec 18, 2023 | 2018–2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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… |
| 23V-229 | Mar 30, 2023 | 2023 | Seats | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. |
| 21V-215 | Mar 25, 2021 | 2019 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Honda Civic Type R?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2021 Honda Civic Type R has the most reports (12). Check the 2021 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Honda Civic Type R have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Honda Civic Type R model years 2017–2021, 2023–2025.
What are the most common Honda Civic Type R problems?
Owners report steering, engine, electrical system problems most often.