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2020 Honda Civic recalls and problems

The 2020 Honda Civic has 5 safety recalls and 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

Recalls
5
Complaints
239
Crashes / fires
16 / 1
Injuries / deaths
15 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2020 Honda Civic vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2020 Honda Civic recalls

Recall 26V-332: Air Bags

Reported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Fix: 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.

Recall 24V-064: Air Bags

Reported Feb 1, 2024 · 750,114 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Recall 23V-858: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

Recall 23V-458: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 29, 2023 · 124,077 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.

Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.

Recall 21V-215: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Mar 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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 Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

2020 Honda Civic problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System39
Unknown or Other39
Power Train33
Steering33
Forward Collision Avoidance30
Air Bags29
Fuel/Propulsion System24
Service Brakes13
Engine13
Visibility/Wiper8
Wheels7
Visibility7

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 17
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings — 9
  • Structure › Body — 4
  • Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly — 3
  • Lane Departure › Assist — 3
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Adaptive Cruise Control — 2
  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
  • Parking Brake › Conventional — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,400 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2020 Honda Civic complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · reported Nov 10, 2026
The vehicle began experiencing a sticky, notchy steering sensation at approximately 64,000 miles. At speeds of 55 mph and above, the steering encounters resistance when making very small adjustments around the center position while driving straight. The steering wheel feels like it briefly sticks and requires an additional nudge to move smoothly. The issue occurs with Lane Keeping Assist both enabled and disabled. It is less noticeable when driving through curves or downhill. The vehicle's alignment has been checked, but the issue persists. This resistance makes it difficult to make smooth…
Unknown or Other · reported Nov 6, 2026
REPEATED A/C SYSTEM FAILURES – DEFECTIVE EVAPORATOR, RECURRING WINDSHIELD FOGGING, AND IMPAIRED DRIVER VISIBILITY My 2020 Honda Civic LX has experienced three separate air-conditioning system failures in approximately two years of ownership. Previous repairs involved the A/C condenser and compressor. On October 16, 2026, Chula Vista Honda diagnosed another refrigerant leak, this time involving the A/C evaporator. These repeated failures raise serious concerns about the reliability of the vehicle’s air-conditioning system and its role in maintaining adequate windshield visibility during…
Electrical System · reported Nov 5, 2026
While I was crossing the street on [XXX] coming down from [XXX] there was a white Honda with the license plate number [XXX] with a male driver by the name of [XXX] and a Mexican light skinned female passenger driving making an illegal left turn without a blinker and hit me with their car and I fell down on my right knee dropping all of my belongings and they drove away and returned a couple minutes later and left then returned again but stopping next to me at the stop sign on [XXX] and the passenger was laughing while looking at me and they made a right turn down [XXX] and I called the police…
Electrical System · reported Nov 4, 2026
The headlight electrical wiring on my 2020 Honda Civic Sport sedan, which has 97,000 miles, has experienced deterioration, with the wire insulation disintegrating on one headlight. The Honda dealership inspected the vehicle and confirmed that the wiring insulation is breaking down naturally, not as a result of rodent damage or outside interference. The damaged wiring and headlight connector is available for inspection upon request. This creates a potential safety hazard because deteriorating wire insulation and the blown connector can expose electrical conductors, cause electrical shorts…
Power Train · reported Nov 2, 2026
My 2020 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback, 1.5L turbo, 6-speed manual, has experienced repeat premature clutch-system failure. The original clutch/flywheel assembly failed at about 34,000 miles. Honda repaired it under TSB 22-017, which addresses supplier production issues causing premature friction-disc wear. Honda advised that updated components were installed. Significant clutch slipping began again in early June 2026. At about 61,500 total miles, only about 27,500 miles after the first repair, transmission removal and clutch-component replacement were required. The onset date entered is…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic: 26V-332 (air bags), 24V-064 (air bags), 23V-858 (fuel system, gasoline), 23V-458 (service brakes, hydraulic), 21V-215 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Honda Civic?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (39 reports), followed by unknown or other (39). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,400 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.