2020 Honda Civic vs 2022 Honda Civic
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Honda Civic | 2022 Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 881 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 163 | 119 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 16,559 mi | 27,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Civic | Honda Civic |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 731 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 24 | 71 |
| Electrical System | 36 | 38 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 66 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 42 |
| Power Train | 31 | 10 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 13 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 18 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 12 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 10 |
2020 Honda Civic
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.