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2017 Honda Civic: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Civic, most recently filed May 2026. Owners have filed 597 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 6campaigns 2 air bag · 1 fuel pump · 1 equipment Source: NHTSA Complaints 597filed Owner reports, 2013–2022 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 5★overall ★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 36mpg combined $1,814/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 1.5 L 4-cyl· CVT 13 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (6)

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2017 Honda Civic. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2017 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V332000 Filed May 21, 2026

Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash

Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Repair progress not yet reported98,892 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 23V858000 Filed Dec 18, 2023

Fuel Pump May Fail

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
76.7% repairedof 2,490,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V817000 Filed Nov 16, 2018

Incorrect Information in Owners Manual/FMVSS 225

Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy
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.
58.7% repairedof 7,016 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V663000 Filed Sep 27, 2018

Magnet Becomes Dislodged Reducing Steering Ability

Steering · electric power assist system
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
88.7% repairedof 54 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 18V266000 Filed Apr 26, 2018

Seatbacks may not have Openings for Air Bags

Air bags
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence
If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
95.6% repairedof 69 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2017 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 17V706000 Filed Nov 9, 2017

Right Halfshaft may Break

Power train · driveline · driveshaft
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
Consequence
The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
96.8% repairedof 5,404 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (597)

597 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.

23involved a crash
6involved a fire
13injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Civic, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 597.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2017 compares with other Civic years

Best and worst Civic years →
319 292 380 1,081 597 745 434 226 145 883
2013201420152016201720182019202020212022
This year (2017)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.5%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2017 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined

36
mpg combined
32
city
42
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,850
CO₂ tailpipe
248 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$1,814per year
$151per month
417gallons a year

Miles ÷ 36 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2017 Honda Civic configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive32 / 42 / 36$1,850248
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive30 / 41 / 35$1,900258
1.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 40 / 35$1,900256
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive31 / 42 / 35$1,900251
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 39 / 34$1,950262
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 40 / 34$1,950257
1.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 40 / 34$1,950260
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive30 / 39 / 33$2,050264
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive30 / 39 / 33$2,500264
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive28 / 39 / 32$2,100278
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive28 / 40 / 32$2,100273
1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 36 / 32$2,550274
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 25$3,300360

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

Which Civic years drew the fewest complaints?Best & worst years →2018 Honda Civic report745 complaints · 6 campaigns →2016 Honda Civic report1,081 complaints · 5 campaigns →Have a VIN? Decode itVIN decoder →

2017 Honda Civic FAQ

How many recalls does the 2017 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 18V817000 (equipment), 18V663000 (steering), 18V266000 (air bag), 17V706000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2017 Honda Civic problems?

Owners filed 597 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (172), Unknown or other (165), Electrical system (103) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2017 Honda Civic get?

EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 32 city, 42 highway and 36 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2017 Honda Civic get?

NHTSA rated the 2017 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2017 Civic compare with other years?

Among the 2013–2021 Honda Civic model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (145) and the 2016 the most (1,081). The 2017 drew 597. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

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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