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Buying a used 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 256 owner complaints on file

Two high-severity recalls apply: a steering gearbox that may make steering difficult, and a driver's seat that may be loose. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. What stands out is the complaint mix — of 256 unverified NHTSA complaints, 195 fall under steering, far ahead of lane departure, forward collision avoidance and electrical. Those reports include 19 crashes, no fires and 12 injuries. Treat owner complaints as unverified, but the steering concentration is notable.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the steering gearbox recall was completed by VIN
3. Test drive at highway speed for sticky, notchy or heavy steering
4. Check the driver's seat for play and verify that recall repair
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback

What owners have reported to NHTSA

256 complaints filed for this model year, including 19 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 12 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2024
• All Civic Hatchback recalls