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Honda Civic Hybrid Problems, Recalls and MPG by Year

What this means

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns across the Honda Civic Hybrid, 2003–2025. Owners have filed 396 complaints with NHTSA. Of the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most (64) and the 2011 the fewest (1).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Honda Civic Hybrid complaints by model year

396 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.

20032004200520062007200820092010201120122013201420152025
ComplaintsStill collecting reports3Recall campaigns

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fewest complaints

  • 2011 · 1 complaints
  • 2014 · 5 complaints
  • 2015 · 5 complaints

Most complaints

  • 2008 · 64 complaints
  • 2007 · 64 complaints
  • 2006 · 55 complaints

Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →

Problem areas by model year

Complaints that name each component, 2007–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.

Honda Civic Hybrid owner complaints by component and model year (NHTSA ODI)
Component2007200820092010201120122013201420152025
Electrical system 3419108042011
Air bags 61152121200
Power train 10361031110
Engine 9432022110
Engine and engine cooling 13920000000
Vehicle speed control 9611020002
Fuel/propulsion system 21411010000
Steering 7101001101

Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Honda Civic Hybrid recalls (18)

Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Civic Hybrid model year, newest first.

NHTSA recall campaigns for the Honda Civic Hybrid
CampaignFiledWhatModel yearsRepaired
24V763000Oct 14, 2024High-Pressure Fuel Pump May Leak202593.3%
24V744000Oct 3, 2024Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage202589.2%
20V770000Dec 10, 2020Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail201263.9%
19V499000Jun 27, 2019Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2003, 2004, 200529.5%
19V501000Jun 27, 2019Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2003, 2004, 200547.7%
19V502000Jun 27, 2019Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2006–201157.1%
19V378000May 16, 2019Improperly Installed Passenger Air Bag Inflator2006–201151.2%
19V182000Mar 6, 2019Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2003, 2004, 200554.2%
18V661000Sep 27, 2018Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2010, 201181.1%
18V042000Jan 9, 2018Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode2009, 2010, 201176.8%
17V030000Jan 10, 2017Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–201174.7%
16V346000May 24, 2016Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2006–201169.1%
15V370000Jun 15, 2015Passenger Side Front Air Bag Inflator may Rupture2003, 2004, 200576.9%
15V320000May 28, 2015Driver's Frontal Air Bag May Rupture2003, 2004, 200579%
14V700000Nov 4, 2014Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture2003, 2004, 2005—

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.

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Crash-test stars by model year

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the Honda Civic Hybrid (most-tested body style each year)
Model yearOverallFrontalSideRolloverTested as
2015★★★★★4★5★4★4 dr fwd
2014★★★★★4★5★4★4 dr fwd
2013★★★★★4★5★4★4 dr fwd
2012★★★★★5★5★4★4 dr fwd
2011★★★☆☆4★2★4★4 dr fwd

Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy by model year

200340–41 mpg
200440–41 mpg
200540–41 mpg
200642 mpg
200742 mpg
200842 mpg
200942 mpg
201042 mpg
201141 mpg
201244 mpg
201344 mpg
201444 mpg
201544 mpg

EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Where to next

Honda Civic Hybrid FAQ

How many recalls has the Honda Civic Hybrid had?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda Civic Hybrid model year from 2003 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.

Which Honda Civic Hybrid year has the most complaints?

Among the last 13 model years with settled counts, the 2008 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (64) and the 2011 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.

What are the most common Honda Civic Hybrid problems?

Across the 2007–2025 model years, owners most often name the electrical system, air bags, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.

What mpg does the Honda Civic Hybrid get?

EPA rates the 2015 Honda Civic Hybrid at 44 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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