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Honda Civic

The compact icon. Eleven generations of Civic have delivered rev-happy engines, everyday practicality and, in Type R form, front-wheel-drive performance benchmarks.

Quick Facts & Specification Overview: The Honda Civic is a sedan featuring powertrains delivering from 158 to 315 horsepower, achieving up to 36 MPG combined on official EPA ratings. Engineered with FWD drivetrain systems across 2 generations, the model holds a 5-star NHTSA safety rating and 4 active NHTSA safety recall campaigns.

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Official Honda Civic 2022 exterior styling, aerodynamic profile, and vehicle dimensions
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Honda Civic Sedan2022 Spec

Years

1972 - present

Power

158 - 315 hp

Best MPG

36 MPG

NHTSA

5★ overall

2022 Recalls

4 campaigns

Complaints

885 filed

01At a glance

Honda Civic by the numbers

TopicHonda CivicDetail
Power range158 - 315 hp6 powertrains verified
EPA fuel economy24 - 36 MPGCombined cycle, best trim
Safety rating5★ overall (2026)Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 5★
Recalls (2022)4Open NHTSA safety campaigns
Complaints (2022)885STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Fuel typesPetrolFWD drivetrain
Generations indexed2Each with full spec sheet
Dimensions (latest)4681 x 1800 x 1415 mmL x W x H, 2735 mm wheelbase

02Crash protection

Honda Civic NHTSA safety ratings

YearOverallFrontalSideRolloverRecalls
20265★4★5★5★0
20265★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20255★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20245★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20235★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0
20225★4★5★5★0

Source: NHTSA Safercar_data.csv, official 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Recall counts from NHTSA Recall API. Official NHTSA ratings

03Active safety

2022 Honda Civic open recalls

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

23V704000

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.

Fix: 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.

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

24V064000

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.

Fix: 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

24V744000

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.

Fix: 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

26V332000

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.

Fix: 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.

05Pick your year

Honda Civic generations

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05Generation comparison matrix

Compare all Honda Civic generations

SpecificationCivic XI2022 – present (FE/FL)Civic X2016 – 2022 (FC/FK)
Power Output158 – 315 hp158 – 306 hp
EPA Fuel EconomyUp to 36 MPG combinedUp to 36 MPG combined
Quickest 0–100 km/h5.4s5.7s
Exterior Dimensions4681 × 1800 × 1415 mm4630 × 1799 × 1416 mm
Wheelbase2735 mm2698 mm
Powertrains Verified3 trims3 trims
Full SpecsView spec sheet View spec sheet

Smart Value & Budget Pick

Civic X

Ideal for used-car shoppers seeking reliable transportation with lower acquisition costs, proven naturally aspirated engines, and mature parts availability.

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Technology & Modern Pick

Civic XI

Best for drivers wanting contemporary safety tech, digital cockpits, peak horsepower ratings, and the latest aerodynamic styling.

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06Answers

Honda Civic: what buyers ask

How many recalls does the Honda Civic have?

The 2022 Honda Civic has 4 open NHTSA recall campaigns. Always verify by your exact VIN, because recall coverage varies by production run.

What MPG does the Honda Civic get?

Across verified powertrains, the Civic achieves 24 to 36 MPG combined (EPA cycle).

How much horsepower does the Honda Civic have?

Power ranges from 158 hp to 315 hp across 6 verified powertrains, spanning Petrol fuel types.

Is the Honda Civic safe?

The 2026 Civic earned a perfect 5-star overall NHTSA rating (frontal 4, side 5, rollover 5). It has earned 5 stars in 15 tested model years.

What are common Honda Civic problems?

NHTSA has 885 owner complaints on file for the 2022 model year, most frequently involving STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. 34 involved a crash.

How many generations does the Honda Civic have?

We index 2 verified generations with full powertrain specification sheets, spanning production from 1972 to the present.

Sources for this page

Figures on this page are compiled from the sources above and cross-checked against manufacturer data sheets. US-market EPA cycle where noted; European WLTP values are measured differently and are not directly comparable.

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