Total Complaints
3 filings
HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK · model year
2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK
3 NHTSA complaints, and 1 recall campaign listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2019HONDACIVIC HATCHBACK carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2019 CIVIC HATCHBACK is fuel system, gasoline with 2 filings, followed by steering (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 1 NHTSA recall campaign listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2019 CIVIC HATCHBACK, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recalls (1)
26V33200021/05/2026
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
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
Recent Complaints
20250611STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated the failure had occurred at various speeds. In addition, the contact stated the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with power steering control module (PSCM) failure. The contact was informed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Mileage: 55,000
20241210FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated while driving 70-75 MPH, the Hill Assist system and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to veer to the edge of the shoulder of the road, where the engine turned off independently. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V314000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Mileage: 140,000
20241003FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called another local dealer, Larry Hopkins (1048 W El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Compare 2019HONDACIVIC HATCHBACK to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
DP26005Defect PetitionOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25015Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of braking force
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK have?▼
The 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK?▼
Yes, the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK?▼
The most-complained component for the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2019 HONDA CIVIC HATCHBACK; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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