2020 Honda Civic Brakes Problems
NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic, 8% of its 225 total complaints, tied to 6 crashes and a median failure mileage of 20,000. A related recall (23V458000) covers a brake booster tie rod fastener issue on 2020-2021 Civics.
- Brakes complaints
- 18
- 8% of 225
- Crashes reported
- 6
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 20,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical brake symptoms owners report
- Electronic or manual parking brake fails to hold the vehicle, letting it roll away while parked and unattended.
- Adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency braking triggers unexpected slowing or full braking with no vehicle or obstacle present.
- Brake pedal feel changes unexpectedly, including a bounce or drop in pedal response reported alongside the recall for the brake booster mounting.
- Grinding noise from the brakes appears at low mileage and persists even after brake pads and rotors are serviced.
- Abnormal clicking sound occurs when the brake pedal is depressed during driving.
When 2020 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 9, 2020, latest May 30, 2025.
Brakes recalls for the 2020 Honda Civic
- NHTSA 23V458000Jun 29, 2023Brakes124,077 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Risk: Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
Brakes complaints by Civic model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many brake complaints does the 2020 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA has logged 18 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Honda Civic, which is 8% of the 225 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Honda Civic?
- Yes. Recall 23V458000, reported June 29, 2023, covers 2020-2021 Civics for a tie rod fastener connecting the brake booster that Honda dealers inspect and repair free of charge.
- At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2020 Civic?
- The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 20,000 miles.
- Have the 2020 Civic's brake problems caused crashes?
- NHTSA data ties 6 crashes to the 18 brake complaints filed for the 2020 Civic, with no reported fires or injuries.
- How does the 2020 Civic compare to other years for brake complaints?
- The 2020 Civic's brake complaints make up 8% of its total complaints, lower than the 2010 Civic's 24% but similar to the 2019 Civic's 8% and 2025 Civic's 11%.