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2013 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls & complaints

310 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
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310complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Honda Civic Hybrid under individual trim or body names rather than "Civic Hybrid", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

310complaints
28crashes
1fires
29injuries
0deaths

Most complained-about parts: Airbags (106), Steering (38), Brakes (35), Electrical system (35), Unknown Or Other (29).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (8)

05/15/2026 · Hybrid / EV system
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated to start, and multiple warning lights illuminated, including the check engine warning light. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with trouble code P1437. The contact was informed that the motor power…

05/27/2025 · Airbags · crash
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contact was rear-ended by another vehicle, which caused the contact to crash forward into another vehicle. The contact and their spouse were taken to a local emergency room to be evaluated. The contact and their spouse sustained multiple injuries, such as whiplash and…

05/01/2025 · Airbags
I stepped on brakes and airbags opened up on my steering wheels made me hit

04/24/2025 · Transmission / drivetrain
The contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond. The check emission system and check transmission system warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to exceed 65 MPH, the vehicle was losing motive power, jerking, and was slow…

03/19/2025 · Other/I Am Not Sure
I got a recall on car seat from amazon where i bought it an others

01/13/2025 · Brakes
The ABS module is defective. I was told by the auto repair shop that he has been getting a lot of Honda vehicles that have defective ABS modules and that it should have a recall on this vehicle. This is dangerous for my vehicle to be on the road. The auto place is having a hard time finding a replacement part for my car. If this is happening to many other c…

12/29/2024 · Steering
Wheel bearing

11/04/2024 · Seat belts
The driver seatbelt, the portion that accepts the buckle when you "buckle up" has become sloppy over time with excessive free play. This part is free to wobble around. I feel this is a passenger safety risk. The restraint and crash systems in a car work together, and with excessive ship and play in the restraint system, it could experience unexpected forc…

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