2023 Honda Civic Hatchback recalls and problems

The 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback has 2 recalls and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is steering.

Pictured: a 2022 model; the 2023 may differ in details. Photo: 2022 Honda Civic Hatchback by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

How the 2023 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 9 Civic Hatchback model years — 4th most.

2recalls

4complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

17,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Seats

Nov 14, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V859000 · 121 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Steering

Oct 3, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 1,693,199 vehicles

Problem: 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 & notes

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.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Steering4

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2023 vs. other Honda Civic Hatchback years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2023. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback, the latest from Nov 14, 2024 (seats). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention steering (4), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.