2019 Honda Civic
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Fuel System
Fuel System leads by volume: 145 of 442 complaints (33%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Brakes include more reported injuries (7) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed fell from 747 in 2018 to 442 in 2019.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | vs. 2019 Compact Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | 1,750–3,100 | |
| Combined MPG | 25–36 | 25–36 | 25–36 | 25–36 | 25–36 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | 22–32 / 28–42 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 248–360 | 247–360 | 248–360 | 248–358 | 248–358 | |
| Complaints filed | 597 | 747 | 442 | 230 | 157 | |
| Recalls issued | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 23 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
| Injuries reported | 13 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Honda Civic?
Fuel System: 145 of 442 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda Civic get?
EPA rates it 25–36 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 Honda Civic?
EPA estimates $1,750–$3,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (16)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Compact Cars | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 279 g/mi |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 37 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 269 g/mi |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 35 mpg | $1,800 | 256 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 25 mpg | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 304 g/mi |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 29 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 280 g/mi |
| Configuration 6 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Compact Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 264 g/mi |
| Configuration 7 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Midsize Cars | 28 mpg | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 279 g/mi |
| Configuration 8 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 266 g/mi |
| Configuration 9 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 32 mpg (high) | 42 mpg (high) | 36 mpg (high) | $1,750 (low) | 248 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 10 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 25 mpg | 36 mpg | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 300 g/mi |
| Configuration 16 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 22 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | 25 mpg (low) | $3,100 (high) | 360 g/mi (high) |
Show 5 more configurations
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 11 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 29 mpg | 37 mpg | 32 mpg | $1,950 | 276 g/mi |
| Configuration 12 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Midsize Cars | 30 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $1,900 | 268 g/mi |
| Configuration 13 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 29 mpg | 38 mpg | 33 mpg | $2,350 | 271 g/mi |
| Configuration 14 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Large Cars | 31 mpg | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | $1,850 | 259 g/mi |
| Configuration 15 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars | 30 mpg | 36 mpg | 32 mpg | $2,400 | 274 g/mi |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 145 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 38 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 34 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 110 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 15 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 52 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 62 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 26V332000 · May 22, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 21V215000 · Mar 26, 2021
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 20V314000 · May 29, 2020
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.