2023 Honda Civic Type R Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.

20212025
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
2

Worst 2023 Honda Civic Type R Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Steering Defects

#21 complaints

Electrical Faults

#31 complaints

Gasoline Fuel System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Honda Civic Type R.

Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Steering:Rack And Pinion
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Recalls for 2023 Honda Civic Type R

2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,693,839 vehicles.

24V744000Steering
~1,693,199 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

23V229000Seats
~640 affected

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

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2023 Honda Civic Type R — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Honda Civic Type R reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2023 Honda Civic Type R has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 2 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic Type R?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (2 complaints); Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Gasoline Fuel System (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2023 Honda Civic Type R have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,693,839 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 Honda Civic Type R?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda Civic Type R reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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