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2020 Honda Civic: recalls and problems

5 recalls and 231 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

5recalls
231complaints
15crashes reported
1fires reported
12injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System36 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other36 · 16%
  • Power Train32 · 14%
  • Steering29 · 13%
  • Air Bags29 · 13%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance24 · 10%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System24 · 10%
  • Service Brakes13 · 6%
  • Engine12 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)9 · 4%

What owners report

Steering

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.

Equipment

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

Electrical System

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.

Electrical System,Engine

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

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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.