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2019 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

53/100

#8 most-complained of 16 Civic years

The 2019 Honda Civic has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 430 complaints, 4 recalls, 26 crashes and 1 fire, with Fuel System issues the top problem area at 31% of complaints.

Complaints
430
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
26 / 1
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
29.5 city / 38 hwy

Top 2019 Honda Civic problems

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

  1. Fuel System133 (31%)
  2. Steering109 (25%)
  3. Other65 (15%)
  4. Engine42 (10%)
  5. Electrical System36 (8%)
  6. Brakes34 (8%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras34 (8%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires21 (5%)
  9. Lane Departure15 (3%)
  10. Structure & Body13 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended acceleration even while the brake pedal was depressed, in one case leading to a parking-lot crash.
  • Some describe the vehicle rolling on its own after being parked and shifted into park, resulting in a collision.
  • The lane keeping assist reportedly veers the vehicle to the right on its own at highway speed, in one case causing a crash into a guardrail.
  • The rear window design is reported to limit visibility, with the reverse camera image cut off and prone to water covering the lens.
  • Owners describe the forward collision braking system activating without a vehicle nearby, or failing to activate when needed, resulting in impacts.
  • Some report the steering wheel going loose or spinning freely while driving, causing loss of control.
2019 Honda Civic complaints: complaints filed per quarter542019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
541 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q2 (54).

2019 Honda Civic recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V332000May 21, 2026Airbags98,892 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  2. NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

  3. NHTSA 21V215000Mar 25, 2021Fuel System624,552 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Honda Civic →

2019 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29.5 MPG
Highway
38 MPG
Combined
32.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,050
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2019 compared with other Civic years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good47593634
2018Avoid80741634
2019Caution53430432.5
2020Best13225532
2021Best0144432.5

All Honda Civic years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2019 Civic a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years, which places it in the Caution category relative to other Civic years.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?
Fuel System complaints make up 31% of all reports for this year, followed by Steering at 25% and Engine at 10%, according to NHTSA complaint data.
Does the 2019 Honda Civic have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Civic, three of them tied to the Fuel System (fuel pump) and one involving Airbags, none marked do-not-drive.
How does the 2019 Civic compare to other Civic years?
With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2019 Civic is better than 2016 (93), 2018 (80), and 2022 (100), but worse than 2020 (13) and 2021 (0), which are rated Best.
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Honda Civic?
The EPA rates the 2019 Civic at 32.5 mpg combined (29.5 city / 38 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,050.

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.