2022 Honda Civic Si problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 89 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 22.3 times the median Civic Si year — the 2022 model ranks #1 of 18 Civic Si years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
The trouble concentrates in one system: steering issues account for 76% of all reports (68 of 89), far ahead of driver assistance at 9.
89
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2022 compare to other Civic Si years?
What are the most common 2022 Honda Civic Si problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 68 | 76% | ▲ up |
| Driver Assistance | 9 | 10% | new |
| Other | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 2 | 2% | — flat |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 2 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 1 | 1% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“When driving perfectly straight and then having to make a slight adjustment the steering sticks a bit causing me to have to use more force which usually ends up with an over correction. I have also had the steering stick while going around a long bend and needed to use slight effort to get the…”
“Car has braked multiple times randomly when using ACC when nothing was in front of the vehicle. Emergency braking has activated once randomly and another time for a pedestrian on the sidewalk. The lane departure should be turned off as it will yank the wheel from your hand and doesn't know how lane…”
“Steering wheel airbag did not deploy at impact but knee airbags deployed Airbag in steering wheel did not deploy when impact occurred Vehicle is currently at body collision shop under review and inspection Currently being inspected at body collision No known warning lamp or messages prior to…”
“Steering wheel clicks/sticks while driving Seatbelt will not retract properly ever Driver Seat squeaks with every turn”
“The head gasket was failing and the spark plugs were enduring spark blowout and the car was misfiring occasionally I tried entering the highway and as I was merging to the highway and getting up to speed the car suddenly starting flashing the check engine light and wouldnât accelerate anymore…”
2022 Honda Civic Si — common questions
Is the 2022 Honda Civic Si reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 89 complaints put the 2022 model at #1 of 18 Civic Si years. It is one of the Civic Si years to avoid.
What are the most common 2022 Civic Si problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (68 complaints), driver assistance (9 complaints), electrical system (2 complaints).
Does the 2022 Honda Civic Si have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2022 Honda Civic Si.
Is the 2022 Honda Civic Si under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which Honda Civic Si years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Civic Si years to avoid are 2022, 2023, 2015, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Civic Si years belongs to 2016.
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.