Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Honda Civic Type R has 28 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.
28
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure while driving down the highway. Was able to safely get off the highway without being... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | ENGINE | 1.Component or System Failure: •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it availabl... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | ENGINE | my AC in blowing hot air on one side and cool air on the other side |
| Jun 6, 2024 | ENGINE | Loss of power during drive. Hesitation while acceleration and check engine light on. Unable to accel... |
| Feb 5, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Poor acceleration after stop, then twice again car loss power, I almost get into an accident due to ... |
| Jan 2, 2024 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The engine light pops up on the dashboard stating an “emissions” issue. When scanned, it says that t... |
| Jun 8, 2023 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Strong smell of fuel in the cabin due to known Honda oil dilution associated with the 1.5 turbo engi... |
| Nov 6, 2021 | ENGINE | Clutch failure resulting in a non-moveable vehicle in heavy traffic |
| Aug 2, 2021 | ENGINE | Water leakage from the engine bay that damages coil packs and spark plugs. Coil pack seal is not dur... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | There is fuel leaking into engine oil and thinning it out. My mechanic said there's a software issue... |
| May 24, 2021 | ENGINE | Driving on the highway and my check engine light starting to flash. I experienced loss of power and... |
| Apr 20, 2021 | ENGINE | WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON THE RIGHT LANE OF THE SAW MILL PARKWAY THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNIN... |
| Mar 11, 2021 | ENGINE | This car's evaporator is defective. Evaporator failure left many individuals, including myself, with... |
| Feb 27, 2021 | ENGINE | THE A/C EVAPORATOR HAS APPARENTLY STOPPED WORKING. THE CONDENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS ... |
| Feb 25, 2021 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA CIVIC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CHECK E... |
| Feb 22, 2021 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, several ... |
| Oct 16, 2020 | ENGINE | 10/16/2020 I WAS DRIVING MY 2018 HONDA CIVIC LEASE VEHICLE WITH 20,099 MILES STILL UNDER HONDA BUMP... |
| Sep 10, 2020 | ENGINE | CHANGED THE OIL FOR THE SECOND TIME ~12,300 MILES ON MY 2018 HONDA CIVIC EX HATCHBACK WITH THE CVT A... |
| Jun 10, 2020 | ENGINE | AC WAS WORKING NORMAL WHEN ALL OF SUDDEN DRIVER SIDE STARTED BLOWING HOT AIR AND PASSENGER SIDE SOME... |
| Jan 5, 2020 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FIRST OIL CHANGE AT 4965MI. INDICATES ODOR OF GASOLINE COMING FROM THE OIL DIPSTICK IN THE ENGINE CO... |