The Lemon IndexAll cars · Honda Civic · 2019
2019 Honda Civic. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 7
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 31 / 40 / 35 | Regular | $1,800 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 30 / 37 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 28 / 38 / 32 | Premium | $2,400 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 30 / 38 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 29 / 36 / 32 | Regular | $1,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 25 / 35 / 29 | Regular | $2,150 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 22 / 28 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 6,300 and 48,300 miles. Median 19,500, from 122 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 57,200 | 25,000–71,900 | 15 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 7,200 | 4,800–32,000 | 7 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 42,500 | 30,000–62,000 | 25 |
| Electrical | 11,800 | 4,000–47,500 | 15 |
| Engine | 13,300 | 5,400–40,800 | 16 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Automatic emergency braking | 16% |
| Engine | 13% |
| Brakes | 13% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 13% |
| Electrical | 13% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 451 | 26 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 30 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
26V332000 May 2026 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
Defect. 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) involve
23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
21V215000 Mar 2021 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
20V314000 May 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. 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.
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Manufacturer communications 198
Honda filed 198 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Engineering Request for Investigation - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Honda CIVIC HATCH 5 HB FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
YouTube repair topics
97 videos about the 2016–2021 Honda Civic, 36.0M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 4 | 992K |
| Transmission & shifter | 3 | 840K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 3 | 709K |
| Brakes & ABS | 2 | 437K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 377K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 1 | 331K |
| Steering & suspension | 2 | 251K |
| Timing chain & engine | 1 | 191K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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