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2022 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 22 brake complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic, about 2% of its 881 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls for brakes on this model year. Median mileage at failure among reported cases is 27,000 miles.

Brakes complaints
22
2% of 881
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
27,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe sudden dashboard warning light cascades — brake system, ABS, and stability control alerts appearing together while driving.
  • Several report the brake pedal vibrating or failing to depress smoothly, followed by a loud grinding sound from the brake pads.
  • Multiple complaints describe false or unwanted activation of the Forward Collision Avoidance/Emergency Automatic Braking system, applying hard braking with no vehicle nearby.
  • Some owners report the parking brake and steering warning lights coming on intermittently while driving, sometimes tied to steering feel changes.
  • One case involved a car that would not start properly the next morning, displaying brake, steering, and other warning lights, and requiring a tow to the dealer.

When 2022 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 20, 2022, latest Feb 27, 2026.

2022 Honda Civic brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2022Jan 2023Sep 2023Jan 2024Nov 2024Aug 2025
22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to Feb 2026; peak Apr 2023 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2022 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Civic model year

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

  1. 201094 (24%)
  2. 201133 (20%)
  3. 201247 (10%)
  4. 201344 (14%)
  5. 201422 (8%)
  6. 201518 (5%)
  7. 2016111 (10%)
  8. 201744 (7%)
  9. 201829 (4%)
  10. 201934 (8%)
  11. 202018 (8%)
  12. 202118 (13%)
  13. 202222 (2%)
  14. 202314 (5%)
  15. 20247 (6%)
  16. 20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 22 brake-related complaints for the 2022 Honda Civic, which is about 2% of the 881 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2022 Honda Civic?
No. NHTSA data shows no related recalls for the brake system on the 2022 Honda Civic.
At what mileage do brake problems show up on the 2022 Civic?
Among reported cases, the median mileage at failure is 27,000 miles.
Have brake problems caused crashes or fires on the 2022 Civic?
NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 fire to brake-related complaints on the 2022 Civic, with no reported injuries.

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.