2022 Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls

Far more Falling

NHTSA has received 959 owner complaints about the 2022 Honda Civic, or 200.3 per year on the road — far more complaints than typical (complaint index 4.96, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 92 model-year 2022 vehicles we track, it ranks #92 of 92 by complaints per year (#1 = fewest). Against other Honda models its rate is 181% higher; against other Compact cars it is 813% higher.

Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count

Complaints filed between 2021-07-26 and 2026-09-30. Median delay from incident to filing: 16 days.

959Complaints

200.3Complaints per year on the road

4.96Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles

4Recalls

4.0%Share involving a crash or fire

43Last 12 months

Analysis

The previous model year (2021) drew 27.5 complaints per year, fewer than this one. The following model year (2023) drew 88.1 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2022 model collected 552 complaints, 647% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.

The most common problem area is Steering (81.0% of complaints), followed by Driver-assist systems (4.8%) and Electrical (3.8%). Steering complaints are 12.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. 38 reports (4.0%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 20 injuries and 0 deaths.

Half of the reported incidents happened within 19 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (44% of incidents). In the last 12 months 43 new complaints were filed, versus 67 in the 12 months before — down 36%.

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 2 NHTSA investigations cover this model year; the most recent is “Momentary Increased Steering Effort” (engineering analysis, opened 2023-11-29, closed 2025-01-28).

Complaint index

vs. all tracked vehicles4.96
vs. other Honda models2.81
vs. other 2022 models5.09
vs. other Compact cars9.13
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (552)7.47
#92 of 92 · 2022Rankings ›

1.00 means the same rate as the comparison group. 2.00 means twice as many complaints per year on the road.

Other model years

201868.5 per year1.7
201958.2 per year1.44
202034.5 per year0.85
202127.5 per year0.68
2022200.3 per year4.96
202388.1 per year2.18
202450.9 per year1.26
202554.8 per year1.36
202631.0 per year0.77

Honda Civic problems, complaints & recalls by model year ›

What owners complain about

Steering777 · 81.0% · 12.64×
Driver-assist systems46 · 4.8% · 0.84×
Electrical36 · 3.8% · 0.24×
Brakes18 · 1.9% · 0.32×
Body & structure17 · 1.8% · 0.2×
Unspecified or other17 · 1.8% · 0.2×
Engine12 · 1.3% · 0.06×
Transmission / powertrain11 · 1.1% · 0.09×

vs. all vehicles: 1.00 = All-vehicle average

Problem areas: Steering · Fuel system · Unspecified or other · Electrical · Engine · Driver-assist systems · Brakes · Body & structure · Airbags & seat belts · Transmission / powertrain · Wheels, tires & suspension

When complaints were filed

Crashes reported: 35
Fires reported: 3
Injuries: 20
Deaths: 0

Vehicle age at incident

<1 yr25.8%
1–2 yrs43.6%
2–3 yrs24.3%
3–5 yrs6.4%
5+ yrsnot reached yet

Median age at incident: 19 months

What owners report

The 2022 Honda Civic (Sport) with approx. 13,000 miles had been driving fine for the previous 10 minutes, on and off the highway, when I was almost home and on a more residential 25-30mph road.

Engine · 2026-02-27 · ODI 11720872 · Fire
I was in an accident due to the recall. I paid for the steering rack replacement as Honda dealership refused to replace it. I need reimbursement for replacing this part

Steering · 2026-01-24 · ODI 11713047 · Crash
While stopped at a stoplight, the rear windshield shattered for no apparent reason.

Body & structure · 2026-09-30 · ODI 11768118
2 Issues. 1) Only a few weeks after purchase there were defective stabilizer link bushings. They removed them and gave the car back to me while they waited for the part to come in.

Brakes · 2026-09-29 · ODI 11767798
There is a recall on the power steering box, Honda attempted repairing, but the issue was not resolved. Honda is now requesting I purchase a new power steering rack and will not replace the faulty one on recall.

Steering · 2026-08-20 · ODI 11758188

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.

Segment peers · 2022 · Compact cars

Models	Complaints	Complaints per year on the road	Complaint index
2022 Subaru Impreza	13	2.7	0.07
2022 Mazda Mazda3	24	5.0	0.12
2022 Kia Forte	28	5.8	0.14
2022 Toyota Prius	32	6.7	0.17
2022 Volkswagen Jetta	43	9.0	0.22
2022 Nissan Sentra	81	16.9	0.42
2022 Toyota Corolla	104	21.7	0.54
2022 Hyundai Elantra	159	33.2	0.82
2022 Honda Civic	959	200.3	4.96

Safety recalls (4)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 26V332000 · 2026-05-21

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.

Risk: 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.

STEERING Campaign 24V744000 · 2024-10-03

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.

Risk: 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.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER Campaign 24V064000 · 2024-02-01

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.

Risk: 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.

STEERING:RACK AND PINION Campaign 23V704000 · 2023-10-19

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.

Risk: 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.

How to check whether your car has an open recall ›

Investigations

Momentary Increased Steering Effort Closed

EA23003 · engineering analysis · STEERING · Opened 2023-11-29 · Closed 2025-01-28 · Campaign 24V744 · Model years: 2022, 2023, 2024

On November 29, 2023, the Oﬃce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering eﬀort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steerin…
Momentary Increased Steering Effort Closed

PE23005 · preliminary evaluation · STEERING · Opened 2023-03-17 · Closed 2023-11-30 · Model years: 2022, 2023

On March 17, 2023, The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE23-005) to access the alleged defect of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022 and 2023 Honda Civic vehicles. The complaints report that the momentary increase in steering effort (described as "sticky steering") occurs mostly at highway speeds after driving for a certain amount of …