How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Honda Civic?

NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Civic, which is 14% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Civic electrical system?

No related recalls are listed in this data for the Electrical System component on the 2013 Civic.

At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Civic is 31,728 miles.

What electrical symptoms do 2013 Civic owners report most?

Owners describe loss of power steering assist, hybrid inverter/DC-DC converter failures, shocks from the steering wheel or seats, and warning lights such as VSA, ABS, and check airbag illuminating unexpectedly.

Were there any injuries or fires linked to these complaints?

The data records 5 injuries and 2 crashes tied to this problem area for the 2013 Civic, but no fires.

2013 Honda Civic Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Honda Civic, 14% of its 319 total complaints for the year. No related recalls are listed for this component, and reported failures cluster around power steering loss, hybrid inverter/DC-DC converter faults, and warning light problems, with a median failure mileage of 31,728.

Electrical System complaints: 44; 14% of 319
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 31,729 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, with the wheel becoming very heavy to turn while driving.
Some describe the hybrid inverter or DC-DC converter failing, cutting 12V power to other systems since the Civic Hybrid has no traditional alternator.
Several report the steering wheel or seats delivering an electrical shock to occupants along with intermittent check engine and TPMS light flashing.
Owners describe the VSA/ABS warning lights (Check Brake, Power Steering, ABS, VSA) turning on together, sometimes traced to a faulty VSA modulator.
Some note the check airbag system warning light coming on randomly while the car is stationary or in motion, unrelated to the Takata airbag recall.

When 2013 Honda Civic electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 31, 2013, latest Jun 23, 2026.

44 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2018 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Civic model year

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

201027 (7%)
201117 (10%)
201264 (14%)
201344 (14%)
201442 (14%)
201528 (7%)
2016144 (13%)
2017103 (17%)
201862 (8%)
201936 (8%)
202037 (16%)
202119 (13%)
202240 (5%)
202320 (8%)
20247 (6%)
20256 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Honda Civic?: NHTSA lists 44 Electrical System complaints for the 2013 Civic, which is 14% of the 319 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Honda Civic electrical system?: No related recalls are listed in this data for the Electrical System component on the 2013 Civic.
At what mileage do electrical problems tend to show up?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2013 Civic is 31,728 miles.
What electrical symptoms do 2013 Civic owners report most?: Owners describe loss of power steering assist, hybrid inverter/DC-DC converter failures, shocks from the steering wheel or seats, and warning lights such as VSA, ABS, and check airbag illuminating unexpectedly.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to these complaints?: The data records 5 injuries and 2 crashes tied to this problem area for the 2013 Civic, but no fires.