Are there engine recalls for the 2011 Honda Civic?

No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Civic.

How common are engine complaints on the 2011 Honda Civic?

NHTSA logged 20 engine complaints for the 2011 Civic, which is 12% of the 168 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do 2011 Civic engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these engine complaints is 29,000 miles.

Were there any injuries or fires linked to 2011 Civic engine complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 20 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Civic.

Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2011 than other Civic years?

The 2011 Civic's 12% engine complaint share is close to nearby years like 2010 at 10% and 2013 at 13%, and lower than 2012 at 15%.

2011 Honda Civic Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 20 engine complaints for the 2011 Honda Civic, 12% of its 168 total complaints that year. There is no related recall on file. Owners most often reported sudden unintended acceleration or lurching, with a median failure mileage of 29,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 20; 12% of 168
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 29,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Owners describe the car surging or lurching forward on its own while braking, sometimes at low speed in parking areas or garages.
Some report the engine RPMs spiking to around 3,500 while the vehicle was stopped, with no diagnostic error code found.
A few describe smoke or a popping sound from the engine or A/C vent area, including two incidents where the vehicle caught fire.
One owner reported a defective motor mount causing excessive rattling and vibration at startup, in reverse, and with the air conditioner running.
Another owner reported real-world fuel economy well below the EPA estimate despite careful, modest driving.

When 2011 Honda Civic engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 12, 2011, latest Jul 1, 2019.

20 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Jul 2019; peak Jul 2012 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2011 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Civic model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201041 (10%)
201120 (12%)
201268 (15%)
201341 (13%)
201433 (11%)
201548 (13%)
2016114 (11%)
201779 (13%)
201861 (8%)
201942 (10%)
202016 (7%)
202111 (8%)
202253 (6%)
202312 (5%)
20246 (5%)
20257 (10%)

Frequently asked questions

Are there engine recalls for the 2011 Honda Civic?: No. NHTSA shows no related recalls tied to the engine complaints filed for the 2011 Honda Civic.
How common are engine complaints on the 2011 Honda Civic?: NHTSA logged 20 engine complaints for the 2011 Civic, which is 12% of the 168 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2011 Civic engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these engine complaints is 29,000 miles.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to 2011 Civic engine complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash, 2 fires, and 1 injury among the 20 engine complaints filed for the 2011 Civic.
Is the engine complaint rate worse in 2011 than other Civic years?: The 2011 Civic's 12% engine complaint share is close to nearby years like 2010 at 10% and 2013 at 13%, and lower than 2012 at 15%.