2020 Honda Civic: recalls and problems
5 recalls and 231 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
When driving, especially at highway speeds where only minor tracking adjustments are needed, the steering wheel can feel like it is momentarily sticking or catching. having to exert sudden, extra physical effort to "break" the wheel free from this sticky point. this often leads to momentary overcorrection, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.
I am writing to file a complaint regarding the air conditioning system failure in my 2020 honda civic sport. the air conditioner in my vehicle began blowing hot air instead of cold air starting in january 2024. i took the vehicle to a mechanic for inspection, i was informed that the evaporator has failed and needs to be replaced. while researching this issue, i discovered that many other honda civic owners have repor
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2020 honda civic. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a dealer sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 87,000. at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 247,000.
The turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve circuit on my 2020 civic si has developed an intermittent open, setting dtc p0035. i diagnosed it myself: the solenoid coil measures 45 ohms and functions when commanded via bi-directional scan tool, and supply voltage is present at the harness connector. however, the control circuit reads approximately 9v in the off state when it should be near ground, and the reading f
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda CIVIC 2 DR FWD | ||||
| 2020 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CIVIC, CIVIC SI, CIVIC HATCH, CIVIC HATCH TYPE-R, CIVIC HATCHBACK. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.