Honda · Civic · 2026
2026 Honda Civic
0
Recalls
13
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2026 Honda Civic has no recalls and 13 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes (3 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
Research Context
The 2026 Honda Civic page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 3 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2026 Honda Civic currently shows no active NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 13 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes (3), unknown or other (3), engine (2).
- Vehicle
- 2026 Honda Civic
- Recalls
- 0
- Complaints
- 13
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Owner Complaints
13 totalENGINE
Apr 18, 2026
The air conditioning in the is not blowing enough air to cool the car down. It would take long to cooling.
TIRES
Apr 11, 2026
while operating my 2026 Honda Civic, I experienced a sudden and catastrophic tire blowout with absolutely no prior warning. At no point before or during the incident did my Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) alert me via the dashboard that my tire pressure was low or compromi...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 2, 2026
When car is turned off, the fuel pump continues to run. This has happened twice in the past two weeks.
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 20, 2026
I was driving my 2026 Honda civic in the early morning hours before sunrise traveling the speed limit of 75 mph on a rural highway in North Texas. Out of nowhere, my vehicle activated the collision mitigation system bringing me to a complete stop in the middle of the highway. I v...
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ENGINE
Feb 18, 2026
I bought my 2026 Honda Civic a month ago and hadn't driven it very far. At a stoplight, the car stalled and various warning lights came on--for the brake, the CPU, and then almost all the warning lights came on. I was stranded at a light and afraid for my life and the safety of t...
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STEERING
Jan 3, 2026
After driving vehicle for about 30 minutes I noticed the steering had become notchy and felt like it was getting stuck while going straight and on slight curves. This is a known issue with Honda Civics in which a previous recall was announced for earlier models
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 30, 2025
NEW VEHICLE PURCHASE THAT DID NOT INCLUDE SPARE TIRE OR ANY SORT OF JACK OR TOOLS TO REMOVE TIRE. VEHICLE HAS AIR PUMP AND A CAN OF FIX A FLAT (WHICH WILL FREEZE IN THE TRUNK IN MY STATE, WYOMING MAKING IT UNUSEABLE) DRIVING A VEHICLE IN WYO ALSO CREATS A PROBLEM OF CALLING A TO...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2025
2026 Honda civic hatchback hybrid sport touring There is a water leak in the hatch. After opening the hatch and waiting a couple seconds, water leaks from the inside of the hatch into the inside of the car. I did see a service bulletin for a previous year of the car [XXX] for m...
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FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 31, 2025
Vehicle: 2026 Honda Civic Sport Hatchback VIN: [XXX] Mileage at time of complaint: 1,500 miles Description of Problem: The vehicle jerks/shudders when turning at low RPM. This occurs consistently during low-speed maneuvers such as parking lot turns and slow cornering. The issue ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 26, 2025
I was the only one driving down a road, not gravel, and all of a sudden my sunroof exploded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Honda Civic have?
The 2026 Honda Civic has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2026 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has received 13 owner-reported complaints for the 2026 Honda Civic.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2026 Honda Civic?
The 2026 Honda Civic received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2026 Honda Civic are service brakes (3 reports), unknown or other (3 reports), engine (2 reports).
Does the 2026 Honda Civic have any recalls?
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2026 Honda Civic. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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