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2019 Honda Civic problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Honda Civic is fuel and propulsion system, typically around 32,000 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Civic model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
73/100
Owner complaints
444
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
198
Worst area
Fuel system
Fuel economy
25-36mpg

The worst 2019 Honda Civic problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2019 Honda Civic

Fuel pump 46Stalling 40Jerking 31Loss of power 14Lane assist 13Adaptive cruise 11Check engine light 11Collision warning 10Engine failure 8Fuel gauge 8Hesitation 8Power steering loss 8Warning lights 7Won't start 7ABS 6Steering noise 6Airbag light 5Brake failure 5Fuel smell 5Phantom braking 5

Recalls 4

Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passengerReported May 21, 2026 · 98,892 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Risk
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning May 29, 2026.

Recall number 26V332000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported December 18, 2023 · 2,490,460 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall numbers 21V‑215 and 20V‑314.

Recall number 23V858000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported March 25, 2021 · 624,552 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V‑314.

Recall number 21V215000 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported May 28, 2020 · 135,995 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138.

Recall number 20V314000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Honda Civic

Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Honda Civic 198

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 198 bulletins for the 2019 Honda Civic

2019 Honda Civic fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
1.5L 4‑cylFWD28-3236-4232-36
2.0L 4‑cylFWD22-3028-3825-33

What 2019 Honda Civic owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · IN

Automatic emergency braking system activates with nothing in front of the vehicle. This happens in clear, dry weather. This happens on a regular basis.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NY

The car stalls when driving in low speeds such as 5-6 mph. The happens at random points and the only clear indication that it will happen is when the car has a sudden jump. The car will run normally but once turned off and turned on after some time and driving it, it stalls completely. No warning light comes on and no codes have been successfully found. I have taken the car to the Honda mechanic about 5 times and in neither of those times have replaced parts fixed the issue. The car is a safety hazard for me and my family.

Filed Oct 24, 2026 · Fuel system · NJ

Vehicle experienced immediate severe engine stalling, power loss, and sudden total engine shut-off while moving in live traffic on the road following the execution of the federal safety agency Recall Campaign MGJ (Low-Pressure Fuel Pump Replacement). The engine stall occurs when mechanical and electrical loads engage, such as the AC compressor or cabin heater at idle and while driving. Diagnostic scan confirms permanent active codes P2187 (System Too Lean at Idle) and P0451 (Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Performance), indicating fuel starvation from the recalled fuel pump assembly under the rear seat. When the engine sputters or shuts off, an immediate electrical warning cascade triggers across multiple safety systems, including Brake Hold System Problem, Power Steering System (EPS) Problem, and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Problem. Authorized dealership (Joyce Honda) and American Honda Corporate (Case # 166-940-04) refuse to perform a zero-cost inspection and remediation without requiring out-of-pocket diagnostic fees, creating an extreme active road hazard. Video evidence of dashboard failure recorded on-road.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Steering · OR

The steering wheel feels like it’s catching when I drive high at speeds, above 55. It also clicks and you can hear it when you turn it both ways.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · 100,500 miles · GA · crash · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The contact's vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. A Police report was filed. The contact later sustained pain in the lower right leg. The contact stated that the dealer did not provide a diagnostic report. In addition, the contact was informed that the vehicle was repaired, and the contact was requested to pick up the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500.

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Steering · NY

It was diagnosed by my mechanic as needing a new rack and pinion but my situation matches other safety reports made from what I've been reading about. The steering is very notchy, and jerky; especially, when I am steering to the left the wheel pulls and sticks. I have to jerk the wheel back a little bit to get it to go back to the 12:00 position. When I am driving on the highway I have to make little adjustments in order to keep the car where it's supposed to be, and although nothing has happened, thankfully, in terms of an accident, there have been a couple of moments where I really had to jerk the wheel in order to get it to stay in the lane and it was a really dangerous situation. The car has also been making horrible creaking noises that are similar to the other ones I have read about. No warning lights came on or have come on at all.

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Steering · GA

There is a problem with sticky steering that is a recall with newer models that seems to be the same with the 2019 models as well. However, they have not issued a recall with the 2019. Per searches on the internet, there a quite a few who have experienced this issue with the 2019 model as well. I have multiples of this vehicle in my family and 2 of them are having this issue currently.

Filed Oct 13, 2026 · Body · 63,797 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2019 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH into a parking lot on a hot day, a loud booming sound resembling a gunshot occurred upon depressing the brake pedal. No exterior damage was observed. Upon opening the trunk, the contact discovered plastic debris, screws, and springs from the trunk spring assembly. The dealer was contacted and advised that no recall coverage was available. The dealer stated that the failure might have been caused by hydraulic pressure. The required replacement parts were initially backordered but later became available. The contact found similar complaints regarding the issue and associated the failure with TSB Number: 22-013/A22-013. The manufacturer was notified by phone and filed a case; however, the manufacturer confirmed the repair was not covered under warranty or the TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 63,797.

Filed Oct 11, 2026 · CA

I own a 2019 Honda Civic Hatchback LX that has experienced ongoing air conditioning system failures. Initially, the A/C would blow cold air at night or in cooler temperatures but struggled to provide adequate cooling during warmer weather. Over time, the problem became progressively worse until the A/C stopped producing cold air altogether. I brought my vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership, where the A/C system was inspected. The dealership identified issues involving components covered under Honda's extended A/C warranty and also diagnosed a leaking evaporator. Although Honda agreed to cover certain components under its warranty extension, the evaporator was excluded, leaving me with an estimated $3,000 repair expense. I also contacted Honda regarding goodwill assistance, but my request was denied. My concern is that multiple components within the same A/C system have experienced failures, and repairing the components covered under Honda's warranty does not fully resolve the problem when the evaporator is also leaking. After researching this issue, I found numerous reports from other Honda Civic owners experiencing similar A/C failures. Some owners have reported that even after having their A/C systems repaired, refrigerant leaks or other A/C failures return within approximately 3–4 years, resulting in repeated repairs and expenses. I am concerned that these repairs may only provide temporary relief rather than addressing the underlying causes of the failures. This creates a frustrating and potentially expensive cycle in which owners repeatedly repair or replace A/C components, only to experience similar problems again years later. I am particularly concerned that Honda has acknowledged problems with certain A/C components through warranty extensions while leaving the evaporator excluded, despite reports of similar failures. The loss of air conditioning significantly affects cabin cooling, especially during high temperatures. I am also concerned about th

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Airbags · FL

SRS airbag failure

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Questions about the 2019 Honda Civic

Is the 2019 Honda Civic reliable?

Owners have filed 444 complaints about the 2019 Honda Civic, close to a typical Civic model year.

What is the 2019 Honda Civic year score?

The 2019 Honda Civic scores 73 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Civic: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Honda Civic?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 135 complaints, typically around 32,000 miles. Next is steering (113).

How many recalls does the 2019 Honda Civic have?

4 recalls, covering air bags and fuel system, gasoline.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Honda Civic fuel system?

Yes, 3 recalls: 23V858000, 21V215000, 20V314000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda Civic have the most fuel system problems?

The Honda Civic model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2018 (175 complaints), 2019 (135 complaints) and 2001 (51 complaints).

Is there a class action lawsuit over the Honda Civic?

Yes. Class action says Honda and Acura keyless entry makes cars easy to steal and asks for theft protection (November 12, 2026).

What gas mileage does the 2019 Honda Civic get?

Official estimates for the 2019 Honda Civic range from 25 to 36 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 28-32 city and 36-42 highway.

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