2018 Honda Civic Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 602 owner complaints for the 2018 Honda Civic. The EPA rates it 25 to 36 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 6
- Owner complaints
- 602
- Crashes / fires reported
- 26 / 4
- EPA combined
- 25–36 MPG
2018 Honda Civic recalls
Air BagsMay 21, 2026 · NHTSA 26V332000+
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
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.
Fuel System, GasolineDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000+
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel System, GasolineMay 28, 2020 · NHTSA 20V314000+
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
EquipmentNov 16, 2018 · NHTSA 18V817000+
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
SteeringSep 27, 2018 · NHTSA 18V663000+
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
EquipmentJun 20, 2018 · NHTSA 18V421000+
Risk: If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2018 Honda Civic problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Steering225
- Unknown or Other107
- Fuel System89
- Gasoline89
- Fuel/Propulsion System70
- Electrical System51
- Engine51
- Service Brakes22
2018 Honda Civic gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 32 | 42 | 36 | $1,800 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 40 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Civic 2Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 30 | 41 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Civic 4Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 31 | 42 | 35 | $1,850 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 30 | 39 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 31 | 40 | 34 | $1,900 |
| Civic 5Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 29 | 38 | 33 | $1,950 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 29 | 38 | 33 | $2,400 |
| Civic 2Dr | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,000 |
| Civic 4Dr | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 28 | 40 | 32 | $2,000 |
| Civic 5Dr Sport | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) | 30 | 36 | 32 | $2,500 |
| Civic Si 2Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,500 |
| Civic Si 4Dr | 1.5 L 4 cyl, Manual 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $2,500 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2018 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2018 Honda Civic, most recently for the air bags (May 21, 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2018 Honda Civic problems?
Owners filed 602 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are steering (225), unknown or other (107), fuel system (89).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda Civic get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Honda Civic at 25 to 36 MPG combined (best version: 32 city / 42 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.