NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls and 609 owner complaints for the 2017 Honda Civic.
Head gasket: warranty extended, not recalled. Honda covers the cylinder head gasket of the 2017 Civic 1.5-liter turbo and Civic Si for 10 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and in any case until May 31, 2027, whatever the car's age or mileage (bulletins 26-008,26-009,26-097, and 26-099). 2 of the 609 complaints to NHTSA about the 2017 Civic mention a head gasket. Every car in Honda's head gasket warranty extension, and what the dealer does
Recalled components: air bags, fuel system, equipment, steering, and 1 more. Most-described problem: air conditioning or heater failures (117 complaints, 19%). Most-reported area: steering (175 complaints, 29%; median mileage when it happened: 46,500).
More complaints than a typical Civic year
The 2017 drew 136 owner complaints in its first three years, against about 122 for a typical Civic year.
Years to avoid: 2016, 2022, and 2023; best years: 2019 and 2021. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
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.
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."
Risk: If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix and full notice
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 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.
Risk: The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
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.
NHTSA listing: CIVIC. Honda campaign C2N, P2O.
Air bags
Apr 26, 2018
Fails federal standard 214 (side impact protection)
Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Risk: If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles.
The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
Risk: The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles.
NHTSA listing: CIVIC. Honda campaign K0E.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2017 Honda Civic.
What owners report
Owners have filed 609 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Civic. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Air conditioning or heater failures117 · 19%
Median 40,500 miles at failure, from 38 reports with mileage
Steering rack problems: sticking, play or pulling83 · 14%
Power steering problems or locked steering33 · 5%
Median 47,600 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Oil dilution: fuel in the oil or a rising oil level20 · 3%
Median 46,500 miles at failure, from 32 reports with mileage
Electrical system104 · 17%
Median 20,500 miles at failure, from 54 reports with mileage
Engine66 · 11%
Median 20,000 miles at failure, from 39 reports with mileage
Brakes38 · 6%
Median 19,500 miles at failure, from 24 reports with mileage
Body structure37 · 6%
Most named: body (36)
Fuel and propulsion system32 · 5%
Powertrain29 · 5%
Median 25,000 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Unknown or other166 · 27%
Median 32,000 miles at failure, from 58 reports with mileage
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda Civic recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2017 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2022 Civic drew the most (874) and the 2017 drew 136.
Owner complaints
2017: 609 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda Civic
Model year
Complaints
2010
414
2011
172
2012
474
2013
329
2014
298
2015
394
2016
1,084
2017
609
2018
754
2019
455
2020
243
2021
151
2022
962
2023
329
2024
144
2025
109
2026
32
Safety recalls
2017: 6 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda Civic
Model year
Recalls
2010
8
2011
9
2012
4
2013
0
2014
2
2015
1
2016
5
2017
6
2018
6
2019
4
2020
5
2021
4
2022
4
2023
4
2024
3
2025
2
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
In the 609 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Honda Civic, the problems described most are air conditioning or heater failures (117), steering rack problems such as sticking, play or pulling (83), and power steering problems or locked steering (33). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2017 Honda Civic safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2017 Honda Civic earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2017 Honda Civic?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2017 Honda Civic.
How do I check if my Civic has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: CIVIC, CIVIC HATCHBACK, CIVIC SI.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.