2019 Honda Civic Problems
What owners have reported about the 2019 Honda Civic, which problems come up most, at what mileage, and which recalls to check.
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
Is the 2019 Honda Civic a good year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 437 complaints with NHTSA, the 7th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the fuel system, steering and electrical system.
437 complaints 4 recalls, 3 can stall 7th worst of 19 Civic years
Top 2019 Honda Civic problems
Fuel system problems
133 complaints (30%) name the fuel system, most often the fuel pump.
Steering problems
110 complaints (25%) name the steering, most often the rack and pinion.
Electrical problems
36 complaints (8%) name the electrical system, most often the starter assembly and 12v / 24v / 48v battery.
Emergency braking problems
34 complaints (8%) name the emergency braking system, most often the automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control.
Which parts fail most
Share of complaints that name each system. One complaint can name several.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (114 of 437). The amber line is the middle value, about 16,000 miles.
When problems were reported
Complaints by the year the problem happened.
2019 Honda Civic recalls
Front passenger
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK.
Recall 26V332000 · May 2026Fuel pump
Can stallThe fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Recall 23V858000 · Dec 2023Fuel pump
Can stallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Recall 21V215000 · Mar 2021Fuel pump may fail and stall engine
Can stallThe low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank can fail. If it does, the engine can stop while you are driving, which raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: A dealer will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge, and Honda will notify you by mail.
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Civic years to avoid
Total NHTSA complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so their totals will keep climbing. See the full comparison.
2019 Honda Civic problems by system
Common questions
Is the 2019 Honda Civic a reliable year?
It's about average for this model. Owners have filed 437 complaints with NHTSA, the 7th most of 19 Civic model years. The most reported problems involve the fuel system, steering and electrical system.
What are the most common 2019 Honda Civic problems?
Owners most often report problems with the fuel system, steering, electrical system and emergency braking system. 133 complaints (30%) name the fuel system, most often the fuel pump.
At what mileage do 2019 Honda Civic fuel system problems start?
Reported mileage ranged widely, but most complaints fell between about 23,000–61,000 miles, with a middle value near 32,000 miles.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?
4. Front passenger (26V332000); Fuel pump (23V858000); Fuel pump (21V215000). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Should I buy a used 2019 Honda Civic?
Ask for service records covering the fuel system, confirm the recall work was done, and compare with the 2026, 2025 and 2024 models, which have the fewest complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports. Counts include each complaint once per model year.