Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Honda Civic has 5 recalls, 230 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
5
Recalls
230
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 21, 2026
21V215000
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 Ac...
23V458000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX ve...
23V858000
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, Rid...
24V064000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatc...
26V332000
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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 ...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | STEERING | My car 2020 honda civic has an issue with the steering wheel. I have noticed in the past 6 months th... |
| Sep 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | On September 27, 2026, at approximately 90,800 miles, the body control module (BCM) in my 2020 Honda... |
| Sep 24, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2020 Honda Civic experienced engine overheating and a cylinder 3 misfire (P0303). Two independent... |
| Sep 18, 2026 | STEERING | When driving, especially at highway speeds where only minor tracking adjustments are needed, the ste... |
| Sep 4, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Honda Civic. It was discovered that there was a mileage... |
| Sep 1, 2026 | STEERING | Steering rack malfunction which is a major safety issue. It was said to be only in 2022-2025 civics ... |
| Aug 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve circuit on my 2020 Civic Si has developed an intermit... |
| Jul 29, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | on 7-28-26 After filling my vehicle with gas at the next red light, all lights on dashboard went on ... |
| Jul 27, 2026 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The A/C went out on this vehicle. The A/C only worked half way in the car. It would only cool the pa... |
| Jul 1, 2026 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I reported this issue to insurance. The facts are that when I was watching a family member’s toddler... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER | The air conditioning condenser failed prematurely due to a known manufacturing defect covered under ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the st... |
| May 28, 2026 | WHEELS | On passenger side, 4 of 5 wheel hub bolts (lug bolts) broke off during driving. The lug nuts did not... |
| May 16, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to file a complaint regarding the air conditioning system failure in my 2020 Honda Civi... |
| May 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am the second owner of this year and model of Civic. I initially bought it back in 2021 with 14,00... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. While driving 50 MPH on the highway, the passenger’s side wheel... |
| Feb 23, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | On 04/2025 the car was driving fine with no warnings or indication of a problem. Turned my car on at... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, a bobcat crossed ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The vehicle has experienced a complete failure of the A/C condenser unit due to refrigerant leaks or... |