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Honda Civic Type R recalls

2 recalls covering model years 2018. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.

Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally high

Reported May 21, 2026 · Campaign 26V332000 · Model years: 2018

Honda is recalling certain Honda and Acura vehicles, including the Accord, Civic, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Ridgeline, HR-V, Fit, Insight, Passport and the Acura TLX, RDX and MDX. The sensor that measures the weight of the person in the front passenger seat can crack and short circuit. If that happens, the airbags can go off when they should not during a crash. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors at no cost. This recall expands an earlier recall.

Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail high

Reported Dec 18, 2023 · Campaign 23V858000 · Model years: 2018

In a wide range of Honda and Acura vehicles, the fuel pump located inside the fuel tank may fail. If it fails while you are driving, the engine can suddenly stall.

Honda problem guides that cover the Civic Type R

Owner complaints by model year

Complaints owners have filed with NHTSA about the Honda Civic Type R. These are unverified reports; better-selling years collect more.

Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
201860327421

Honda Civic Type R recall questions

How many recalls does the Honda Civic Type R have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls covering the 2018 Honda Civic Type R. 2 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally" (NHTSA campaign 26V332000), reported May 21, 2026.

Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Honda Civic Type R?

No. None of the 2 Honda Civic Type R recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.

How do I check whether my Honda Civic Type R has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Honda dealer, including for second owners.

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Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: