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2022 Honda Civic: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists four recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Civic: two for air bags (filed 2024 and 2026) and two for steering (filed 2023 and 2024). Owners have filed 883 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering and the forward collision avoidance. For comparison, owners filed 145 for the 2021 and 255 for the 2023 Civic. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall, with a 9.5% rollover risk.

Summary reviewed by Recalls & Safety Desk · Oct 6, 2026 How we write summaries Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (4)

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Civic. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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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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Recall 24V744000 Filed Oct 3, 2024

Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage

Steering
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Consequence
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
89.2% repairedof 1,693,199 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Honda Civic. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V064000 Filed Feb 1, 2024

Air Bag 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 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
53.6% repairedof 750,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Recall 23V704000 Filed Oct 19, 2023

Incorrectly Assembled Steering Rack

Steering · rack and pinion
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
85.7% repairedof 264,567 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (883)

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

34involved a crash
3involved a fire
19injuries 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 2022 Honda Civic, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 883.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2022 compares with other Civic years

Best and worst Civic years →
2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2022)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 4★★★★★☆
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), 2022 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 36 mpg combined

36
mpg combined
33
city
42
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$1,850
CO₂ tailpipe
243 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

2022 Honda Civic configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
1.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive33 / 42 / 36$1,850243
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 40 / 35$1,900254
1.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 39 / 35$1,900258
1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTFront-Wheel Drive31 / 38 / 34$1,950260
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 37 / 33$2,050266
1.5 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 37 / 33$2,050267
2 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive30 / 38 / 33$2,050269
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVTFront-Wheel Drive29 / 37 / 32$2,100277
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive28 / 37 / 31$2,150282
1.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive27 / 37 / 31$2,650285
2 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive26 / 36 / 29$2,300304

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

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2022 Honda Civic FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 24V744000 (steering), 24V064000 (air bag), 23V704000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2022 Honda Civic problems?

Owners filed 883 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (731), Forward collision avoidance (71), Lane departure (66) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2022 Honda Civic get?

EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 33 city, 42 highway and 36 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2022 Honda Civic get?

NHTSA rated the 2022 Honda Civic 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.5% rollover risk).

How does the 2022 Civic compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Honda Civic model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (145) and the 2018 the most (745). The 2022 drew 883. 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

Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.

Changelog

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