110 of the 2,937 complaints about the Honda Civic (3.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
110Complaints · Brakes
3.7%Share of complaints
0.62×vs. all vehicles
14Last 12 months
22.7%Share involving a crash or fire
2Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (26, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (4). 14 Brakes complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 17 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “brake”, “braking”, “mitigation”, “pedal” and “front”. 26 of these reports (22.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 9 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V458000 (2023-06-29, model years 2020 and 2021).
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Brakes · 2026-08-09 · ODI 11755767 · Crash
I was turning into a parking space in my 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Touring, in a plaza area. As I depressed the brake, I felt some pressure, but then all of a sudden it went straight to the ground, which caused my car to go over a landscape median, and hit the…
Brakes · 2026-03-25 · ODI 11727130 · Crash
Cruise control does not disengage upon electronic parking brake being engaged while moving, causing the car to accelerate aggressively after the brake is released.
Brakes · 2026-06-20 · ODI 11745360
On June 17, 2026, at approximately 4:30PM, while driving to work for an event, my vehicle suddenly applied the emergency brakes right after a message appeared on my dash warning me to brake.
Brakes · 2026-06-18 · ODI 11744991
While driving, the steering wheel suddenly became stiff and difficult to turn, making it hard to control the vehicle. This happened unexpectedly and created a serious safety risk, as I could have lost control and caused an accident.
Brakes · 2026-03-18 · ODI 11725418
The cotter pin and washer nuts connecting the brake pedal to the brake booster are completely missing from my vehicle. Unsure if it was even installed when I purchased the vehicle in 2024. Noticed the issue last Friday the 13th of February, 2026.
Brakes · 2026-02-17 · ODI 11718616
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Campaign 23V458000 · 2023-06-29 · Model years: 2020, 2021
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE Campaign 23V430000 · 2023-06-15 · Model years: 2023
Summary: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
How common are Brakes problems on the Honda Civic?
110 of the 2,937 complaints about the Honda Civic (3.7%) concern Brakes, making it the model's #7 problem area. That share is 0.6× the Brakes share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Honda Civic model years have the most Brakes complaints?
By model year, Brakes complaints peak with the 2019 model (26, 6% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2024 model (4).
Is there a recall for Honda Civic Brakes problems?
2 recall campaigns relate to this area, most recently campaign 23V458000 (2023-06-29, model years 2020 and 2021).