NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2017–2025

Honda Civic Type R recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints for the Honda Civic Type R, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The 2021 model year drew the most complaints (11), and Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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6 recall campaigns on file
38 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
8 model years with data (2017–2025)

most complaints: 2021 (11 for that model year)
top component: Steering (8 complaints)
latest recall 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026)

4 complaints reporting a crash (10.5%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (2.6%)
1 complaint reporting an injury (2.6%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda Civic Type R complaints by model year

8 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2021 model year has the most complaints: 11 of 38, or 28.9%. Next come 2023 (8) and 2019 (6). The fewest are for 2024, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Honda Civic Type R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Honda Civic Type R complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2017	2	0	0	0
2018	5	1	0	0
2019	6	0	0	0
2020	1	0	0	0
2021	11	2	1	1
2023	8	1	0	0
2024	1	0	0	0
2025	4	0	0	0
All model years	38	4	1	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Honda Civic Type R components

top 13 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 8 complaints (21.1% of all 38), followed by Electrical System (6) and Engine (6).

Components named most often in Honda Civic Type R complaints (top 13)

Components named most often in Honda Civic Type R complaints (top 13)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Steering	8	21.1%
Electrical System	6	15.8%
Engine	6	15.8%
Fuel/Propulsion System	6	15.8%
Power Train	5	13.2%
Service Brakes	4	10.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline	3	7.9%
Air Bags	2	5.3%
Visibility/Wiper	2	5.3%
Equipment	1	2.6%
Structure	1	2.6%
Unknown or Other	1	2.6%
Wheels	1	2.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Honda Civic Type R recalls

6 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Civic Type R, newest first. The 6 campaigns cover model years 2017 to 2025. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

6 recall campaigns

Honda Civic Type R recall campaigns covering each model year
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2010s								2017: 1 campaign	2018: 2 campaigns	2019: 2 campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign	2021: 2 campaigns	2022: no campaigns	2023: 2 campaigns	2024: 1 campaign	2025: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V332000
Reported May 21, 2026
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
Model years 2017–2018, 2021
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.
Consequence:
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 24V744000
Reported Oct 3, 2024
Steering
Model years 2023–2025
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 24V064000
Reported Feb 1, 2024
Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger
Model year 2021
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence:
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 23V858000
Reported Dec 18, 2023
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2018–2020
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.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 23V229000
Reported Mar 30, 2023
Seats
Model year 2023
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence:
A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
NHTSA campaign 21V215000
Reported Mar 25, 2021
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Honda Civic Type R questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda Civic Type R have?

NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda Civic Type R, covering model years 2017 to 2025. The most recent, 26V332000, was reported on May 21, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”.

Which Honda Civic Type R model year has the most complaints?

The 2021 model year, with 11 of the 38 complaints in NHTSA’s file (28.9%). The next are 2023 (8) and 2019 (6). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Honda Civic Type R complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 8 complaints, or 21.1% of all 38. Electrical System (6) and Engine (6) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda Civic Type R?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Honda dealer.

How many Honda Civic Type R complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 38 complaints, 4 report a crash, 1 a fire, 1 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Honda models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Honda VIN decoder with every Honda model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Honda Accord 1995–2026 · 69 recalls · 22,939 complaints
Honda CR-V 1997–2026 · 63 recalls · 15,939 complaints
Honda Civic 1995–2026 · 62 recalls · 15,375 complaints
Honda Odyssey 1995–2026 · 82 recalls · 12,672 complaints
Honda Pilot 2003–2026 · 62 recalls · 9,283 complaints
Honda Fit 2007–2020 · 34 recalls · 2,194 complaints
Honda Ridgeline 2006–2026 · 39 recalls · 2,171 complaints
Honda HR-V 2016–2027 · 13 recalls · 1,840 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.