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Honda Civic

EPA MPG: 34 mpg
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.
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Reliability

Overall Reliability

The 2020 Civic has about average reliability compared to other cars from the same model year.

The 2020 Honda Civic has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA. View Recalls
Most Common Trouble Spots
Common Trouble Spot
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Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2020 Honda Civic owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

Electrical Accessories

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, USB ports, alarm or security system, remote engine start, heated or cooled seats, heated steering wheel, headlights, automatic headlights, automatic wipers, wireless charging pad.

What Owners Say

Automatic headlights

"The automatic headlights are not reliable at all. I need to manually turn on my headlights to ensure I am visible in both directions. I wonder if the light pollution of the city tricks the sensors. The rainforest climate might also screw up the sensors."

Anonymous, BC (2020 Honda Civic EX 2.0-L 4 Cyl)
Keyless entry

""Wiring harness went bad disabling the remote entry, locking and alarm""

Anonymous A., FL (2020 Honda Civic EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
USB port

"The USB ports have not worked in this car since it was about six months old. The warranty only covered them for 3 years, so I was too late to have them fixed that way."

Anonymous, BC (2020 Honda Civic EX 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"Unexpected engine oil leak"

Anonymous, 99 (2020 Honda Civic Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

""The cruise control doesn't work well, which is an absolute joke. The spark plug replacement was ignored by the dealer and I had to pay for the car to be towed, pay for troubleshooting, and pay for the spark plug replacement--which was indicated by a Google search. This was very frustrating. The clutch wore out earlier than expected, and we don't drive the car hard. We were able to get 480,000 miles out of our previous Civic, but sadly, this Si, despite being a fun car to drive, will be our last Honda.""

Anonymous A., UT (2020 Honda Civic Si 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"windshield washer fluid pump"

Anonymous, ON (2020 Honda Civic LX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

In-car Electronics

Infotainment system (audio, GPS, phone), rear entertainment system, backup or other camera/sensors, head-up display.

What Owners Say

Display screen goes blank

""The screen goes black randomly, about 2 times a year, then it fixes itself.""

Anonymous A., NJ (2020 Honda Civic EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)
Phone pairing (e.g., Bluetooth)

"Phone wont pair properly once and a while"

Anonymous A., NJ (2020 Honda Civic EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

""Even at the dealer's, I have never been able to use the BlueTooth to initiate phone calls by voice, e.g, "Call home." Either have to use Siri on the phone itself or dial the number, both of which mean holding the phone by hand. BIG disappointment.""

Anonymous, TX (2020 Honda Civic Unsure Unsure)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, peeling, or cracking), loose interior or exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Both side mirror paint wore away. This cosmetic issue should be fixed at no cost to car owner very disappointing!"

Anonymous, CA (2020 Honda Civic EX Unsure)

""Both Mirrors lost all their paint on top, have to have repainted""

Anonymous A., FL (2020 Honda Civic EX 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Fuel System/Emissions

Sensors (O₂, or oxygen, sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, problems filling up the tank.

What Owners Say

Fuel pump

"Recall. Resolved March 2025"

Anonymous, CO (2020 Honda Civic Unsure 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

"Fuel pump was replaced due to defect during a recall. Dealer did a poor job installing it and I had to go back twice to resolve a fuel leak."

Anonymous, NY (2020 Honda Civic Sport 1.5-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, fuel leaks, oil leaks.

What Owners Say

Oil leaks

"rocker panel gasket and then the starter went as well oil leaked onto the starter"

Anonymous, ON (2020 Honda Civic EX 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

"Engine oil leaks a lot. Fixed under warranty."

Anonymous A., CA (2020 Honda Civic Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Noises/Leaks

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, seals and/or weather stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"The engine cover under the car came loose and the dealer claimed it was not under warranty. It made a lot of noise and it had to be repaired. Cheap plastic with flimsey fasteners."

Anonymous A., CA (2020 Honda Civic Touring 2.0-L 4 Cyl turbo)

Climate System

AC compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

What Owners Say

A/C compressor

"Excellent car but... All of a sudden I was getting warm air from my A/C. Needed service... expensive but dealer covered it because it was found to be still under the used car warranty. Took repairing twice to fix."

Anonymous A., NJ (2020 Honda Civic Si 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Brakes

Premature pad/rotor wear, pulsation or vibration, antilock system, parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, squeaking, brake failure, regenerative braking.

What Owners Say

Parking brake

"The parking brake would get stuck. It would stick while the brake was on. I had to have the parking brake switch replaced. The brake stuck on me at home and my driveway is on an incline so I have to use it. That happened 4 times in 1 week before I could get to the dealership to have it looked at and repaired."

Anonymous, NC (2020 Honda Civic Sport 2.0-L 4 Cyl)

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger, timing chain or belt.

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

Body Hardware

Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (power or manual), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defect.

Transmission Minor

Gear selector and linkage, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission, leaks.

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure, traction control, electronic stability control.

Engine Electrical

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery replacement, hybrid battery related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, spark plugs and wires failure, auto stop/start.

Suspension/Steering

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Powertrain
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Engine Cooling
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Drive System
Fuel System/Emissions
Exhaust
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In-car Electronics
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes, to power equipment and the electrical accessories.

Learn more about car Reliability.

Recalls
PROVIDED BY Provided by NHTSA
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2026
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
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Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 26V332000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98892
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AIR BAGS
Feb 01, 2024
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
What should you do:
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 24V064000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 750114
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dec 18, 2023
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V858000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2490460
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 29, 2023
Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
What should you do:
Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 23V458000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 124077
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 25, 2021
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Summary:
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What should you do:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 21V215000
Potential Number of Units Affected: 624552
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