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2016 Honda Civic: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2016 Honda Civic as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

5Safety recalls
1,082Owner complaints to NHTSA
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2016 Honda Civic owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Steering446Most reports between 20k and 60k miles
Unknown Or Other253Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Electrical System119Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Engine95Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Service Brakes95Most reports between 0 and 50k miles
Structure48Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2016 Honda Civic. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Exterior LightingJul 2016 · Campaign 16V526000
  • Parking BrakeOct 2016 · Campaign 16V725000
  • Engine And Engine Cooling: EngineFeb 2016 · Campaign 16V074000
  • Fuel System, Gasoline: DeliveryDec 2023 · Campaign 23V858000
  • Air Bags: SensorMay 2026 · Campaign 26V332000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Theft risk

The Civic is number 5 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.