CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Honda Civic has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 397 complaints with NHTSA, including 31 crashes, 5 fires, 32 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (98 reports).
2010 Honda Civic recalls
Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in certain vehicles may rupture because its propellant can degrade after long exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature cycling.
Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced during a previous repair.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
Certain 2010 Honda and Acura vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag inflator that can rupture.
Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
A front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly when it was replaced, so it may not deploy properly in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may explode.
Passenger Airbag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash
Some replacement passenger-side frontal airbag inflators in certain Honda and Acura vehicles may have been installed incorrectly at one dealership.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments
The passenger-side front airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture during a crash that requires the front airbags to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, spraying metal fragments
Certain Honda vehicles have a passenger-side front airbag inflator that can degrade over years of exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
Most common 2010 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 397 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 98 |
| Service Brakes | 65 |
| Structure | 43 |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 23 |
| Electrical System | 23 |
| Visibility | 20 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Engine | 19 |
What owners report
No accident
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shut off. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was shipped back to the contact's home state, where the contact also experienced the failure while driving at undisclosed speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure was duplicated. The mechanic retrieved fault codes related to the ECM, fuel system, and electrical failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number. The dealer was also notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with an
The contact owns a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V042000 (Air Bags); however, the repair caused the driverâs side seat belt buckle to not be detected while latched closed. The driverâs side seat belt warning light illuminated. The local dealer advised the contact that the passengerâs side air bag would not work as intended due to the driverâs side seat belt buckle warning light. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,743.
I hit a bumb and my engine started smoking and then airbag triggered on both driver and passenger side
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2010 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 142,000 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 258,000.
2010 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2010 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2010 Honda Civic: Passenger airbag inflator can explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Front Airbag May Not Deploy in a Crash; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy Improperly in a Crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator Can Explode, Sending Metal Fragments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Honda Civic?
Based on 397 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (98), Service Brakes (65), Structure (43).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Honda Civic has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.