2025 Honda Civic

The vehicles rear hatch collects rainwater inside the hatch. Water will remain in the hatch unless it is opened to drain, despite weep holes installed as part of a TSB. The rain water can cause internal fogging of the rear window which cannot be cleared by defrost as it is inside the vehicle. Additionally the retained water may cause mold, rust, and electrical issues to nearby electrical wiring such as the backup camera or brake lights. Honda does not seem to be able to fix the issue.

NHTSA ID

11776868

Incident

Nov 1, 2025

In icy driving conditions the wiper develop chunks of ice between the blade and the windshield which renders the wiper blade useless at clearing the windshield. They do not sell for a "winter" blade as the wiper fluid emits from the actual blade.

NHTSA ID

11776782

Incident

Jan 16, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving, the steering wheel felt unstable, causing a loss of vehicle control. The contact stated that the message "Steering Rack Failure" was displayed on two separate occasions. Additionally, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking while turning. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a steering failure; however, a comprehensive diagnostic test was not performed. The dealer declined to proceed with the repair. The failure mileage was 48,000.

NHTSA ID

11775721

Incident

Oct 7, 2026

Mileage

48,000 mi

Steering wheel is binding, pulling and getting stuck when turning left and making clicking noises. Car makes a burning smell when accelerating aggressively. Think the fuel pump is defective.

NHTSA ID

11775148

Incident

Nov 2, 2026

Although my particular VIN number is showing no recall, the steering is sticking at any speed the car is traveling, whether traveling straight or making a turn. When trying to turn the wheel it is causing resistance and requiring me to jerk the steering wheel to free it temporarily to make the turn. Once the turn is made the steering wheel locks back up again.

NHTSA ID

11775097

Incident

Aug 4, 2026

The vehicle's steering system, specifically the steering rack, is malfunctioning. The steering wheel intermittently catches, becomes difficult to turn, and then suddenly releases. An authorized Honda dealership diagnosed an issue requiring replacement of the steering rack under warranty. The defective component remains installed in the vehicle and is currently available for inspection. The steering wheel unpredictably becomes resistant to turning and then suddenly releases, making it difficult to maintain consistent control of the vehicle. The vehicle also drifts to the left or right, requiring frequent steering corrections. These symptoms create a potential risk of losing steering control, particularly when turning, changing lanes, or driving at higher speeds. The unpredictable steering behavior could result in a collision and endanger me, my passengers, and other motorists. Yes. I brought the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership for inspection. Although the service advisor initially stated that he could not feel anything abnormal during a test drive, the dealership subsequently diagnosed a steering rack issue and determined that the steering rack requires replacement under the manufacturer's warranty. Yes. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Honda dealership, and American Honda corporate customer service has been notified. Honda has discussed the possibility of a manufacturer buyback due to the safety-related defect, and I am awaiting assignment of a case manager.The vehicle was also previously inspected by repair facilities and Progressive Insurance following a minor collision. However, the steering rack was not replaced during those repairs, and the relationship between the collision and the current steering malfunction has not been established. The primary symptoms were intermittent steering resistance, catching or binding sensations, sudden release of steering resistance, vehicle drifting, and the need for frequent steering corrections.

NHTSA ID

11774490

Incident

Oct 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2025 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate above 25 MPH, the vehicle hesitated while upshifting and shuddered with the accelerator pedal depressed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by email. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

NHTSA ID

11773759

Incident

Oct 19, 2026

Mileage

37,000 mi

Sticky steering possibly caused by the issues stated in the recent recalls for Honda vehicles of my make and model. However looking up my VIN does not show me the active recall for my vehicle

NHTSA ID

11771465

Incident

Oct 13, 2026

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).

Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of engine stalling or loss of power. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind.

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.