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2017 Honda Civic Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2017 Honda Civic has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 605 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Honda Civic, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Honda Civic owner complaints

Owners have filed 605 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Honda Civic, describing incidents dated July 1, 2016 to October 29, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Steering 174 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 166 complaints
  • Electrical System 104 complaints
  • Engine 70 complaints
  • Service Brakes 37 complaints
  • Structure 37 complaints

Of the 605 complaints on file, 23 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 605 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11774572 · Filed

    While Driving i looked in the rear mirror and noticed my rear glass was shattered. I pulled over to inspect it and there was no visible points of impact.

  • ODI #11774461 · Filed

    Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Honda Civic. The contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy before the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 88,000. It was later discovered upon checking a Carfax Report, the mileage was 306,000.

  • ODI #11774162 · Filed

    The contact owns a 2017 Honda Civic equipped with BF Goodrich Tires, Tire Line: Advantage T/A Sport, Tire Size: 215/55/R16, DOT Number: [XXX]. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal pop coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the front driver’s…

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Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

NHTSA #26V332000 · Air Bags — Sensor — Occupant Classification — Front Passenger · NHTSA notice

Reported May 21, 2026 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 98,892 vehicles

Repair completion: 32.26% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified July 6, 2026

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer 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.

Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #23V858000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 2,490,460 vehicles

Repair completion: 79.04% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign KGC, KGD · Owners notified March 29, 2024

Recall group: Denso fuel pumps

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Incorrect Information in Owners Manual/FMVSS 225

NHTSA #18V817000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice

Reported November 16, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 7,016 vehicles

Repair completion: 58.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign O3A · Owners notified January 9, 2019 · Vehicles built March 29, 2017 – August 2, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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."

Safety consequence

If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Magnet Becomes Dislodged Reducing Steering Ability

NHTSA #18V663000 · Steering — Electric Power Assist System · NHTSA notice

Reported September 27, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 54 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign C2N, P2O · Owners notified November 9, 2018 · Vehicles built September 5, 2017 – October 4, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Seatbacks may not have Openings for Air Bags

NHTSA #18V266000 · Air Bags · NHTSA notice

Reported April 26, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 69 vehicles

Repair completion: 95.59% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign E1D, U1B, X1C · Owners notified June 15, 2018 · Vehicles built August 2, 2016 – July 27, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Safety consequence

If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Right Halfshaft may Break

NHTSA #17V706000 · Power Train — Driveline — Driveshaft · NHTSA notice

Reported November 9, 2017 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected: 5,404 vehicles

Repair completion: 96.84% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Honda campaign K0E · Owners notified December 8, 2017 · Vehicles built August 3, 2017 – October 3, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

Safety consequence

The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other Honda Civic model years

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