YearToAvoid

2019 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2019 Honda Civic has a Complaint Index of 50 out of 100, ranking 11th worst among 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 430 complaints, 4 recalls, and Fuel System problems as the top complaint area at 31% of complaints.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
50/100
#11 of 21 Civic years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
430
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
4
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
26
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
19
Top issue
Fuel System
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
32.5
29.5 city / 38 hwy
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0

Top 2019 Honda Civic problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report sudden brake failure, including cases where the brake pedal went hard with no stopping power and the car rolled into other vehicles or a tree.
  • Some describe the parking brake releasing on its own, letting the car roll away unattended in a driveway or parking lot.
  • The forward collision mitigation system reportedly triggered false errors or lost braking ability, leading to rear-end collisions.
  • Drivers report the lane keeping assist suddenly veering the car to the right at highway speed, in one case sending it into a guardrail.
  • The rear camera and rear window design reportedly created a blind spot, with the camera image cut off and lens fogging or wetting in rain.
  • Airbag deployment complaints include a front airbag deploying with a loud explosive noise and cases where airbags failed to deploy in side-impact crashes.
2019 Honda Civic complaints: complaints filed per quarter442019 Q12020 Q12021 Q12022 Q12023 Q12024 Q12025 Q12026 Q1
430 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2024 Q2 (44).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2017Good45593634
2018Caution70741634
2019Caution50430432.5
2020Best20225532
2021Best0144432.5

All Honda Civic years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Civic has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 11th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It is not among the worst Civic years, but several other years score lower.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?
NHTSA complaint data shows Fuel System issues make up 31% of complaints, followed by Steering at 25% and Engine at 10%. Fuel System problems had a median mileage at failure of 32,000 miles.
Does the 2019 Honda Civic have a recall?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Civic, three involving the Fuel System and one involving Airbags. None are do-not-drive recalls.
What year Honda Civic should I avoid?
Among Civic years with an Avoid verdict, 2007, 2006, 2022, 2016, 2010, and 2008 rank worse than 2019, based on higher Complaint Index scores. The 2019 model year sits in the middle of the range at Caution.
How does the 2019 Civic compare to other recent years?
The 2019 Civic's Complaint Index of 50 is higher than 2020 (20), 2021 (0), 2024 (35), and 2025 (40), all of which carry Best or Good verdicts, meaning 2019 has relatively more reported problems.

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.