Honda · Civic · 2019
2019 Honda Civic
3
Recalls
388
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2019 Honda Civic has 3 recalls and 388 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering (72 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
Research Context
The 2019 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 steering with 72 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to see whether the 2019 Honda Civic reports cluster around one repeated symptom or spread across multiple systems.
- 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 2019 Honda Civic currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 388 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 steering (72), fuel system, gasoline (58), fuel/propulsion system (54).
- Vehicle
- 2019 Honda Civic
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 388
- 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
9.3% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 23V858000December 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 21V215000March 25, 2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy Status
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
NHTSA ID: 20V314000May 28, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
388 totalSTEERING
Apr 1, 2026
Steering sticks in a spot and requires extra push to make it turn which can cause a jerky motion.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 16, 2026
My 2019 Honda Civic has experienced repeated air conditioning system failures over multiple years. The failures include confirmed refrigerant leaks, condenser replacement, and evaporator replacement. The system has again failed due to a refrigerant leak traced to the evaporator. ...
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STEERING
Mar 2, 2026
The vehicle has a sticky steering wheel causing overcorrection to either the left or right side. The safety concern is pretty high considering how hard it is to correct the vehicles lane.
STEERING
Mar 1, 2026
Steering is sticking at speeds over 30 mph when turning wheel left, have to kind of force wheel back to 12 o'clock position or else the car will keep turning. Driving on highways where little adjustments are needed while driving requires me to almost have to jerk the wheel to kee...
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STEERING
Feb 25, 2026
The stirring wheel consistently sticks and jerks in speeds 35 and over. The steering wheel constantly has to be adjusted to drive in a lane. It is unsettling situation. While driving my 2019 Honda Civic , the steering wheel frequently sticks or feels like it slips when making sli...
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STEERING
Feb 5, 2026
I got this car 2 months ago and it has 58k miles. The steering is “sticky” and keeps clicking and catching when making small adjustments or turning. It’s so annoying and is becoming dangerous as I’m having to force the wheel where it needs to go and it gets stuck. It’s terrible g...
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STEERING
Jan 23, 2026
TROUBLE WITH THE STEERING ON VEHICLE. STEERING STICKY AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Jan 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. While the vehicle was parked, the contact opened the trunk to place items inside the trunk; however, after closing the trunk, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the trunk. Upon reopening the trunk, the contact discovered a ...
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AIR BAGS
Dec 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle went over a bump in the road, and the passenger’s side air bag inadvertently deployed. The contact stated that the air bag deployment struck his wife in the face, but no i...
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STEERING
Dec 9, 2025
I've noticed the steering is off and uneven.
Showing 10 recent complaints from 388 total
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?
The 2019 Honda Civic has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2019 Honda Civic?
NHTSA has received 388 owner-reported complaints for the 2019 Honda Civic.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2019 Honda Civic?
The 2019 Honda Civic received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda Civic?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2019 Honda Civic are steering (72 reports), fuel system, gasoline (58 reports), fuel/propulsion system (54 reports).
Does the 2019 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2019 Honda Civic. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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