Recall homework
There are 6 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
2018 Honda Civic
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
6 Total recalls
May 21, 2026 Latest recall date
603 Complaint reports
$1,684 Estimated fuel cost
Buyer interpretation
What this record means before you buy
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
Owner complaint pattern
Owner complaints most often mention steering, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
Service bulletin signal
241 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
Ownership-cost check
The fuel-cost estimate is based on a representative EPA match, not every trim. Confirm the actual engine, drivetrain, and tire setup before comparing this listing with another year or model.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the current VIN recall status for this 2018 Honda Civic?
- Do you have dealer invoices or campaign paperwork for the listed recall repairs?
- Have you noticed any issues related to steering, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other?
- Can I review recent maintenance records before the test drive?
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Safety ratings
Official safety ratings were found for 3 tested variants of the 2018 Honda Civic.
Safety ratings can vary by tested body style, trim, drivetrain,
or variant. Do not assume every trim has the same rating unless
the official record says so.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars |
| 2018 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars |
| 2018 Honda Civic 5 HB FWD | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 5/5 stars |
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
Verify with official VIN lookup6 official recalls on record for the 2018 Honda Civic. 35 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: May 21, 2026
Recall data is based on official records. This page is not an official VIN
recall check. Always confirm open recalls with an official VIN lookup, the
manufacturer, or an authorized dealer.
Completion reports are campaign-level, delayed, and not VIN-specific.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | 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. | Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 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. | May 2026 | |
| 23V858000 | 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. | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | Dec 2023 | 2026-1 |
| 20V314000 | 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. | If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | 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. | May 2020 | 2022-2 |
| 18V817000 | 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." | If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash. | 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. | Nov 2018 | 2020-2 |
| 18V663000 | 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. | The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash. | 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. | Sep 2018 | 2020-1 |
| 18V421000 | 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. | 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. | 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. | Jun 2018 | 2019-4 |
Are there manufacturer notices for the 2018 Honda Civic?
Official records show 241 manufacturer communications on record for the 2018 Honda Civic.
0 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA
Manufacturer communications are not recalls. They can include
service bulletins, repair instructions, warranty extensions,
software updates, service campaigns, and other notices.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole. This can corrode the ignition coil, plug tube, and spark plug, leading to a misfire to the no. 4 cylinder. If a misfire is detected, DTC P0304 is stored. | 11024893 |
| Sep 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover. | 11023271 |
| Aug 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole. This can corrode the ignition coil, plug tube, and spark plug, leading to a misfire to the no. 4 cylinder. If a misfire is detected, DTC P0304 is stored. | 11022041 |
| Jul 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | ENGINE | Service Bulletin - Oil leak at timing chain tensioner inspection cover due to possible insufficient sealant adhesion on inspection cover. | 11021745 |
| Aug 2024 | Other | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | 11006249 |
| Jul 2024 | Other | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. If you have a vehicle that match the qualifiers listed below, AHM requests to have the photos of the lock ring & the low-pressure fuel pump flange taken & sent to TIS (click HERE for example photos). | 11005271 |
| Jul 2024 | Other | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Dealer Message - Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2020 Accords, 2016-2020 Civics, 2017-2020 CR-Vs, & 2018-2020 Odysseys that have been diagnosed to be in need of the low-pressure fuel pump, fuel strainer, fuel meter or fuel tank replacement. | 11004264 |
| Jun 2024 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C compressor shaft seal from the original 3 years to 10 years from the original date of purchase, with no mileage limitation. The new refrigerant and oil may cause swelling of the compressor shaft seal. The swelling may lead to abnormal wearing of the seal which may increase seal gaps around the compressor shaft allowing refrigerant to leak out. | 11002711 |
| Jun 2024 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, corrosion may develop in the form of tiny holes in the condenser tube walls that allow the refrigerant to leak out. | 11002705 |
| Jun 2024 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, corrosion may develop in the form of tiny holes in the condenser tube walls that allow the refrigerant to leak out. | 11002710 |
What are the most common 2018 Honda Civic complaints?
STEERING 193
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 82
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 72
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 50
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23
ENGINE 21
AIR BAGS 15
STRUCTURE 10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 7
603 total complaints on record
How much does the 2018 Honda Civic cost in fuel?
Estimated annual cost $1,684 $140/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 32.1 MPG
Energy used 374 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal
Assumptions: 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)
278 g/mi CO2Fuel score 7/10Smog 3/10SmartWay