Vehicle report

2026 Honda Civic

Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.

2026 Honda Civic
0 Total recalls
None Latest recall date
17 Complaint reports
$1,581 Estimated fuel cost
Quick answer: The 2026 Honda Civic has 0 official recalls and 17 consumer complaints in our database. No latest recall date is available. The most common complaint categories include unknown or other, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Estimated annual fuel cost is $1,581 based on the current calculator assumptions.

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Recall record

No official recalls are listed for this model year in our current data. That lowers one type of homework, but it does not replace a VIN lookup or a mechanical inspection.

Owner complaint pattern

Owner complaints most often mention unknown or other, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, electrical system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.

Service bulletin signal

21 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.

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  • Have you noticed any issues related to unknown or other, service brakes,forward collision avoidance, electrical system?
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Safety ratings

Official safety ratings were found for 6 tested variants of the 2026 Honda Civic.

Overall 5/5 stars
Frontal crash 4/5 stars
Side crash 5/5 stars
Rollover 5/5 stars

Displayed variant: 2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD ; rollover risk 9.5%

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
2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR N/A FWD Default 5/5 stars 4/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars
2026 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK 5 HB N/A FWD 5/5 stars 4/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars
2026 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK HYBRID 5 HB HEV FWD 5/5 stars 4/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars
2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD 5/5 stars 4/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars
2026 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR N/A FWD 5/5 stars 4/5 stars 5/5 stars 5/5 stars
2026 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB N/A FWD Not Rated Not Rated Not Rated 5/5 stars

How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Civic have?

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No official recalls on record for this vehicle and model year.

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.

Are there manufacturer notices for the 2026 Honda Civic?

Official records show 21 manufacturer communications on record for the 2026 Honda Civic.

0 warranty 0 service campaigns 0 software/OTA

Common components: ENGINE (7), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (5), STRUCTURE:BODY (5), POWER TRAIN (3), VISIBILITY/WIPER (3)

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
May 2026 Other ENGINE Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low). Customers may also experience loss of power or engine stalling. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. 11032800
ATI&05182026904
May 2026 Other FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low). Customers may also experience loss of power or engine stalling. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. 11032790
ATI&05042026901
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions STRUCTURE:BODY Service Bulletin - There is a dull creaking, rubbing, popping, or clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning at low speeds potentially due to the bump stop contacting the top of the front damper body. 11031760
A23-094
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions POWER TRAIN Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and decreased hybrid system performance. 11031758
A26-026
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions ENGINE Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple warning lights, Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and decreased hybrid system performance. 11031500
A26-026
Apr 2026 Other FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low). Customers may also experience loss of power or engine stalling. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. 11031494
ATI&04172026903
Apr 2026 Other ENGINE Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 Civic 2.0Ls with a customer complaint of the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on with DTC P0087 (Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low). Customers may also experience loss of power or engine stalling. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle before you attempt a repair of any kind. 11031498
ATI&04102026907
Apr 2026 Other ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Tech Line Summary - The vehicle's infotainment system displays previously viewed SMS messages upon each ignition cycle, when the customer's Android phone is connected via Bluetooth. 11031289
AATS30566
Apr 2026 Other POWER TRAIN Dealer Message - The current radiator guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the Power Control Unit (PCU) radiator which may lead to coolant leakage, illumination of multiple Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL), and/or loss of driving force. 11031279
AEBM04032026903
Apr 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions POWER TRAIN Service Bulletin - The current Power Control Unit (PCU) Radiator Guard does not provide adequate protection. Roadway debris can cause damage to the PCU Radiator which may result in multiple Malfunction Indicator Lights (MIL) and decreased hybrid system performance. 11031285
A26-026

What are the most common 2026 Honda Civic complaints?

17 total complaints on record

How much does the 2026 Honda Civic cost in fuel?

Estimated annual cost $1,581 $132/month at 12,000 miles/year
Effective efficiency 34.2 MPG
Energy used 351 gal/yr
Price assumption $4.50 $/gal

Assumptions: 31 city / 39 highway / 34 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)

260 g/mi CO2Fuel score 6/10

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