Model Year Problem Record

Honda Civic 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Honda Civic: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

234Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Unknown Or Other38 complaints

38 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System31 complaints

31 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V215000, 23V858000.

Air Bags29 complaints

29 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V064000, 26V332000.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V458000.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V215000Reported March 25, 2021 - 624,552 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 25, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 624,552 vehicles across all affected models.

23V458000Reported June 29, 2023 - 124,077 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 124,077 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

24V064000Reported February 1, 2024 - 750,114 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 750,114 vehicles across all affected models.

26V332000Reported May 21, 2026 - 98,892 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 98,892 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20191

202013

202129

202228

202330

202448

202548

202637

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.