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2022 Honda Civic Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

100/100

#1 most-complained of 16 Civic years

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

The 2022 Honda Civic ranks worst of 16 model years with a complaint index of 100 and 881 complaints, driven mainly by steering problems (83% of complaints). It carries 4 recalls, including two for the steering system.

Complaints
881
Recalls
4
Crashes / fires
34 / 3
Injuries / deaths
19 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
33
30 city / 37 hwy

Top 2022 Honda Civic problems

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

  1. Steering731 (83%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras71 (8%)
  3. Lane Departure66 (7%)
  4. Engine53 (6%)
  5. Other41 (5%)
  6. Electrical System40 (5%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires36 (4%)
  8. Brakes22 (2%)
  9. Structure & Body16 (2%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers11 (1%)

What owners report

  • Steering wheel suddenly pulls or locks to one side at highway speed, sometimes overriding lane-keep assist and pushing the car off the road.
  • Loss of steering control has led to crashes into medians, embankments, rocks, and roadside structures, in some cases totaling the vehicle.
  • Some owners describe the steering becoming heavy or completely stuck between 30 and 45 mph, recurring repeatedly on the same vehicle.
  • Engine bay fires have occurred, in one case preceded by a fuel line leak and hissing gasoline before ignition.
  • Owners report brakes failing to slow the car after dashboard warning lights activated unexpectedly.
  • Airbags and automatic emergency braking sometimes failed to activate during a collision despite the forward collision system detecting an obstacle.
2022 Honda Civic complaints: complaints filed per quarter1802021 Q32022 Q22023 Q12023 Q42024 Q32025 Q22026 Q1
1120 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2021 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2023 Q1 (180).

2022 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 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles

    Steering

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

  3. NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

See all 4 recalls for the 2022 Honda Civic →

2022 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost

City
30 MPG
Highway
37 MPG
Combined
33 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,950
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.

2022 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
2020Best13225532
2021Best0144432.5
2022Avoid100881433
2023Caution73255433
2024Good40123333

All Honda Civic years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2022 Civic has the highest complaint index (100) of all 16 model years covered and is ranked worst overall, with steering issues making up 83% of its 881 complaints.
What is the main problem with the 2022 Honda Civic?
Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 731 of 881 complaints (83%), including reports of the steering wheel sticking or pulling unexpectedly, sometimes leading to crashes.
Does the 2022 Honda Civic have a steering recall?
Yes. NHTSA lists recall 24V744000 for a steering worm gear spring issue and recall 23V704000 for an incorrectly assembled replacement power steering rack.
How does the 2022 Civic compare to other Civic years?
With a complaint index of 100, the 2022 Civic ranks worst of the 16 years tracked, well above years like 2021 (index 0) and 2020 (index 13), both rated Best.
What is the median mileage for steering complaints on the 2022 Civic?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 26,263.5 miles at the time of steering-related failures.

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.