Recalls
6campaigns
2 fuel pump · 2 equipment · 1 air bag
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
745filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 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
Recalls (6)
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2018 Honda Civic. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V332000
Listed for 2018 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 23V858000
Listed for 2018 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
96.1% repairedof 135,995 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V314000
Listed for 2018 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V817000
Listed for 2018 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
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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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V663000
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Random Characters on Certification Label
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
100% repairedof 13 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V421000
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Owner complaints (745)
745 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
26involved a crash
4involved a fire
23injuries reported
1deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 745 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 314 | 42.1% |
| Unknown or other | 126 | 16.9% |
| Fuel system | 94 | 12.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 80 | 10.7% |
| Electrical system | 61 | 8.2% |
| Engine | 57 | 7.7% |
| Air bags | 23 | 3.1% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 3.1% |
| Structure | 21 | 2.8% |
| Power train | 14 | 1.9% |
How 2018 compares with other Civic years
Best and worst Civic years →2014292
2015380
20161,081
2017597
2018745
2019434
2020226
2021145
2022883
2023255
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 292 | 2 |
| 2015 | 380 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1,081 | 5 |
| 2017 | 597 | 6 |
| 2018 | 745 | 6 |
| 2019 | 434 | 4 |
| 2020 | 226 | 5 |
| 2021 | 145 | 4 |
| 2022 | 883 | 4 |
| 2023 | 255 | 4 |
This year (2018)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%★★★★★
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), 2018 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
- 247 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
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 / 42 / 36 | $1,850 | 247 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 41 / 35 | $1,900 | 258 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 35 | $1,900 | 256 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 42 / 35 | $1,900 | 251 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 | 259 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 39 / 34 | $1,950 | 262 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 31 / 40 / 34 | $1,950 | 257 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 38 / 33 | $2,050 | 269 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 29 / 38 / 33 | $2,500 | 269 |
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 30 / 36 / 32 | $2,550 | 274 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 39 / 32 | $2,100 | 278 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 40 / 32 | $2,100 | 273 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 25 | $3,300 | 360 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Honda Civic FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda Civic have?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 20V314000 (fuel pump), 18V817000 (equipment), 18V663000 (steering), 18V421000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Honda Civic problems?
Owners filed 745 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (314), Unknown or other (126), Fuel system (94) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 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 2018 Honda Civic get?
NHTSA rated the 2018 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 2018 Civic compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Honda Civic model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (145) and the 2016 the most (1,081). The 2018 drew 745. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
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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