2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid has a complaint index of 45, ranking 7th among 12 model years, and earns a Good verdict relative to other Civic Hybrid years. NHTSA lists 7 complaints and 2 recalls, with no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #7 of 12 Civic Hybrid years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
Top 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other3 (43%)
- Engine2 (29%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (29%)
- Electrical System1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some drivers report a ticking noise when turning the steering wheel shortly after purchase.
- Owners describe the forward collision system triggering hard automatic braking with no vehicle actually in the way.
- Drivers report sudden deceleration on highways when the system misreads oncoming or adjacent-lane traffic as a collision risk.
- At least one owner said dealership staff described the steering noise as normal despite the complaint.
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
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 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.
Remedy: 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.
2025 compared with other Civic Hybrid years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Civic Hybrid has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 7th out of 12 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other Civic Hybrid years.
- Does the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a high-pressure fuel pump that may crack and leak fuel, and one for a steering worm gear that needs added grease.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid?
- Engine and Collision Avoidance & Cameras are tied as the top problem areas, each accounting for 29% of the 7 complaints filed.
- Are there any crash or fire reports for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid?
- No, NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for this model year.
- Should I avoid the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid?
- No, it is not an Avoid year. It has a Good verdict compared to other Civic Hybrid years, with a lower complaint index than years like 2007 and 2008.