2019 Honda Civic Problems & Complaints

Use caution1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Civic at the same age

Owners have filed 441 complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 1.5× as many as a typical Civic model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (135 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). 4 recalls cover this model year.

441complaints
4recalls
26crashes
1fires
19injuries
0deaths

Most common 2019 Honda Civic problems

  • 13531%
  • Steering~57,000 miles
    11225%
  • Other / not specified~4,000 miles
    6214%
  • Driver assistance~15,000 miles
    4410%
  • Electrical system~12,000 miles
    368%
  • Engine & cooling~11,000 miles
    337%
  • Brakes~12,000 miles
    317%
  • Wheels & tires~8,000 miles
    194%
  • Transmission & drivetrain~7,000 miles
    133%
  • Body & structure~10,000 miles
    133%
  • Air bags~10,000 miles
    123%
  • Speed control & acceleration~36,000 miles
    102%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~7,000 miles
    92%
  • Suspension~2,000 miles
    61%
  • Seat belts~17,000 miles
    51%
  • Equipment & accessories~10,000 miles
    31%
  • Stability & traction control~3,000 miles
    31%
  • A/C & heater~43,000 miles
    20%
  • Lights
    10%
  • Locks & latches~206,000 miles
    10%

Share of the 441 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Honda Civic complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Honda Civic. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Civic years: 2011, 2021, 2014. Years to avoid: 2022, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2017. Compare all years →

2019 Honda Civic recalls (4)

Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger

NHTSA recall 26V-332 · May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles

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…

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 23V-858 · Dec 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 21V-215 · Mar 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-314 · May 28, 2020 · 135,995 vehicles

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: 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.

What 2019 Honda Civic owners say

Fuel & propulsion system all 135 →

The contact owned a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light and attempting to make a left turn, the steering wheel and the brakes seized and failed to respond. The contact then veered to the right and lost control of the vehicle before striking a pole. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. …

Delivery › Fuel pump · 31,000 miles · Sep 2024 · crash

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was started after three attempts. The contact stated that her husband was not aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that the start-up failure was intermittent but was occurring at different times of the day. Additionally, the contact stated that her husband had reported that the vehicle was losing power steering functionality. The contact stated that her husband reported that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. …

30,000 miles · Jul 2024

Steering all 112 →

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while her husband was attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was started after three attempts. The contact stated that her husband was not aware of any warning lights. The contact stated that the start-up failure was intermittent but was occurring at different times of the day. Additionally, the contact stated that her husband had reported that the vehicle was losing power steering functionality. The contact stated that her husband reported that the failure was intermittent and occurred at various speeds. …

30,000 miles · Jul 2024

While I was driving my 2019 Honda Civic Sport in active traffic, I suddenly lost control of the vehicle. The car starting jerking violently left to reach right and in a circle , causing me to be pulled and swayed across the freeway. The steering wheel became extremely loose and was spinning freely, and I was unable to control the direction the vehicle was traveling. The vehicle eventually swayed and carried me into the right lane gutter lane I was blessed to put the vehicle in park and come to a stop. This was extremely dangerous because I was surrounded by moving traffic and could not steer the vehicle to avoid other cars. I genuinely believed I could be seriously injured or killed. I am extremely fortunate that another vehicle did not strike me and my coworker who was in the passenger seat while my vehicle was moving uncontrollablly. …

Aug 2026 · crash · 2 injuries

Driver assistance all 44 →

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving around a curve and driving at high speeds, the steering wheel was pulling in the other direction that the contact was attempting to drive. The vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was hesitating while driving. The lane assist, lane keep assist, traction control, TPMS, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

43,000 miles · Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated while he and his wife were driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently come to a complete stop. The contact was uncertain if any warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000. The VIN was not available.

Automatic emergency braking · 15,000 miles · Nov 2019

2019 Honda Civic engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
1.5L 4-cyl turboCVTFWD32 / 42 / 36
1.5L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD29 / 38 / 33
2.0L 4-cylCVTFWD30 / 38 / 33
2.0L 4-cyl6-speed manualFWD25 / 35 / 29
2.0L 4-cyl turbo6-speed manualFWD22 / 28 / 25

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Honda Civic a good car?

Based on 441 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2019 Civic rates use caution: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the Civic at the same age. It is one of the Civic years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Civic?

The fuel & propulsion system — 135 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about delivery › fuel pump. Next are the steering (112) and driver assistance (44).

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?

There are 4 recalls for the 2019 Honda Civic, the most recent from May 21, 2026 (front passenger). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Honda Civic?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2021 and 2014. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2022, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2017. See the full Honda Civic years comparison.

At what mileage do 2019 Honda Civic problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 16,000 miles; 76% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.