2018 Honda Civic: recalls, complaints, crash ratings and fuel economy
Public records for the 2018 Honda Civic from NHTSA and the EPA. They describe the model year, not any one car. To check a specific Civic, run its VIN.
Recalls issued
6
for this model year
Owner complaints
596
filed with NHTSA
NHTSA overall rating
5 of 5 stars
3 tested versions
EPA combined
25–36 mpg
13 configurations
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Recalls issued (6)
Recall campaigns NHTSA issued for the 2018 Honda Civic. NHTSA's model-year records don't show whether a recall was repaired on a particular car: check a VIN's repair status free at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗. Recall repairs are free at a franchise dealer.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Reported to NHTSA May 28, 2020
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Risk: If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Free remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
Reported to NHTSA Jun 20, 2018
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Free remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Reported to NHTSA Sep 27, 2018
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Free remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Reported to NHTSA Nov 16, 2018
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Reported to NHTSA Dec 18, 2023
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.
Free 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.
Reported to NHTSA May 21, 2026
Owner complaints (596)
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda Civic. They are owners' reports, not confirmed defects, and a model sold in large numbers collects more of them. One complaint can name more than one area.
| Most-named areas | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 224 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 89 |
| GASOLINE | 89 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 70 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 51 |
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NHTSA rates tested versions of a model, not individual cars.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Civic 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
EPA fuel economy
The EPA's figures for each 2018 Honda Civic configuration it lists, with its estimated yearly fuel cost.
| Version | Engine & transmission | City / Hwy / Comb | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 2Dr | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Regular Gasoline | 30 / 39 / 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic 2Dr | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 31 / 40 / 35 | $1,900 |
| Civic 2Dr | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Regular Gasoline | 28 / 39 / 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic 2Dr | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 30 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 |
| Civic 4Dr | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L Regular Gasoline | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic 4Dr | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 32 / 42 / 36 | $1,850 |
| Civic 4Dr | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L Regular Gasoline | 28 / 40 / 32 | $2,100 |
| Civic 4Dr | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 31 / 42 / 35 | $1,900 |
| Civic 5Dr | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 |
| Civic 5Dr | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Regular Gasoline | 29 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 |
| Civic 5Dr - Type R | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo Premium Gasoline | 22 / 28 / 25 | $3,300 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Premium Gasoline | 30 / 36 / 32 | $2,550 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.5 L, Turbo Premium Gasoline | 29 / 38 / 33 | $2,500 |
Records retrieved Oct 14, 2026, 11:29 PM EDTfrom NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests) and the EPA (fueleconomy.gov), and refreshed daily. AutoBear reports what these sources contain and does not independently verify them. This page is about the model year, not a specific car: it says nothing about any one car's condition, accident history or maintenance.