YearToAvoid

2023 Honda Civic Si Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

92/100

#2 most-complained of 13 Civic Si years

The 2023 Honda Civic Si ranks 2nd worst out of 13 model years, with a complaint index of 92 and 62 complaints, 92% of them about steering. No recalls are on file for this year, and median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 6,500.

Complaints
62
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2023 Honda Civic Si problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering57 (92%)
  2. Lane Departure5 (8%)
  3. Electrical System1 (2%)
  4. Engine1 (2%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
  6. Other1 (2%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (2%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (2%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel sticking or binding after holding it steady in a straight line or through a turn for several seconds, requiring extra force to move again.
  • Some describe the steering suddenly becoming much stiffer during acceleration from a stop, as if power steering assist dropped out.
  • Others say the car drifts left or right on its own at highway speeds around 60-65 mph, forcing constant small corrections back to center.
  • One owner noted a rattling or vibration from the rear shelf area at any audio volume, initially mistaken for a failing speaker.
  • A steering fix was applied under a later recall for one owner, but the sticky steering symptom reportedly returned about a year after the repair.
2023 Honda Civic Si complaints: complaints filed per month11Mar 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Sep 2024Jan 2026
68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2023 (11).

2023 Honda Civic Si recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 compared with other Civic Si years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’15’16’17’19’20’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020No verdict4230—
2022Avoid100730—
2023Avoid92620—
2024Avoid8380—
2025No verdict7540—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Honda Civic Si reliable?
Compared with other Civic Si model years, 2023 ranks 2nd worst of 13 years tracked, with a complaint index of 92 and 62 NHTSA complaints, mostly steering-related.
What is the main problem with the 2023 Honda Civic Si?
Steering issues dominate, making up 92% of complaints (57 of 62), with owners reporting sticky or stiff steering and unexpected drifting. Median mileage at failure for steering complaints is 6,500.
Does the 2023 Honda Civic Si have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Civic Si in this data, despite the high number of steering complaints.
How does the 2023 Civic Si compare to the 2022 and 2024 model years?
The 2022 Civic Si has a complaint index of 100 and is also rated Avoid, while the 2024 model has an index of 83 and is also rated Avoid. The 2023 model sits between them at 92.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2023 Civic Si complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported among the 62 complaints for the 2023 Civic Si.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.