YearToAvoid

2025 Honda Civic Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 Honda Civic has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th of 21 model years, and earns a Good verdict. Steering complaints lead at 39% of reports, with two recalls covering the fuel system and steering worm gear.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#13 of 21 Civic years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
70
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
10
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
34
31 city / 39 hwy
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Top 2025 Honda Civic problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering27 (39%)
  2. Fuel System13 (19%)
  3. Other13 (19%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (14%)
  5. Brakes8 (11%)
  6. Lane Departure8 (11%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires8 (11%)
  8. Engine7 (10%)
  9. Electrical System6 (9%)
  10. Structure & Body6 (9%)

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

What owners report

  • Steering can suddenly feel like it loses control during normal driving, sometimes while the lane-keeping system is active and both hands are on the wheel.
  • Some owners report the brake pedal going straight to the floor with no stopping power while parking, leading to collisions.
  • One owner reported the fuel system causing the car to catch fire while driving on the highway shortly after purchase.
  • Owners have reported waiting for recall parts (fuel pump and steering worm gear) to become available, with the wait exceeding what they consider reasonable.
  • Lane-assist or lane-keeping systems have been reported to jerk the steering wheel unexpectedly, in one case causing a spin-out.
  • An airbag failed to deploy in a low-speed stop, according to one report describing a delayed brake alert.
2025 Honda Civic complaints: complaints filed per month6Oct 2024Jan 2025May 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026
70 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2025 (6).

2025 Honda Civic recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 24V763000Oct 14, 2024Fuel System720,810 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

  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.

2025 Honda Civic fuel economy and fuel cost

City
31 MPG
Highway
39 MPG
Combined
34 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$1,900
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.

2025 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
2023Caution60255433
2024Good35123333
2025Good4070234

All Honda Civic years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda Civic reliable?
NHTSA data gives the 2025 Civic a complaint index of 40 and a Good verdict, ranking 13th out of 21 model years for reported problems.
What are the main problems with the 2025 Honda Civic?
Steering accounts for 39% of complaints (27 of 70), followed by fuel system issues at 19% and collision avoidance/camera complaints at 14%.
Does the 2025 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes, two recalls: campaign 24V763000 for a high-pressure fuel pump that may crack and leak fuel, and campaign 24V744000 for a steering worm gear needing grease or a spring replacement.
How many complaints has NHTSA logged for the 2025 Honda Civic?
NHTSA lists 70 complaints for the 2025 Civic, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 11 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 6,555 miles.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Honda Civic?
EPA rates the 2025 Civic at 34 mpg combined (31 city / 39 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,900.

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.