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2025 Honda Civic Hybrid problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 10 complaints on file for the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

10

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2025 compare to other Civic Hybrid years?

Civic Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted106 complaints2003: 67 complaints2004: 55 complaints2005: 69 complaints2006: 89 complaints2007: 106 complaints2008: 88 complaints2009: 41 complaints2010: 22 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 23 complaints2013: 12 complaints2014: 7 complaints2015: 6 complaints2025: 10 complaints
Civic Hybrid NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

See all Civic Hybrid years to avoid →

What are the most common 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance330%
Other330%
Speed Control220%
Electrical System110%
Steering110%

Does the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

24V763000Fuel SystemOctober 14, 2024 · 720,810 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“On a two way lane highway, vehicle detects on coming traffic and causes sudden deceleration of vehicle and braking which can cause being rear ended by another vehicle. This also occurs on multi lane freeways when going in the same direction the vehicle will detect a vehicle in the lane next to me…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 25, 2025

“Sunroof spontaneously exploded on the highway. Was maintaining a good distance between my car and the car in front of me, so I doubt it was a rock that was kicked up that broke my sunroof. Glass looks like it broke from inside out.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · July 28, 2025

“On a two way lane highway, vehicle detects on coming traffic and causes sudden deceleration of vehicle and braking which can cause being rear ended by another vehicle. This also occurs on multi lane freeways when going in the same direction the vehicle will detect a vehicle in the lane next to me…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · September 25, 2025

“2025 honda civic hybrid just over 3000 miles has developed a ticking noise when I turn the steering. Took it to the dealership was told it was normal. If this is normal for Honda they just lost a future customer ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · July 23, 2025

2025 Honda Civic Hybrid — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid reliable?

The record is thin — 10 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2025 Civic Hybrid problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (3 complaints), other (3 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Honda Civic Hybrid years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Civic Hybrid years to avoid are 2007, 2006, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2004, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015. The cleanest record among Civic Hybrid years belongs to 2011.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.