CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Honda Civic has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 1,082 complaints with NHTSA, including 36 crashes, 4 fires, 16 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (446 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2016 Honda Civic recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Parking Brake May Fail to Engage, Risking Rollaway
On certain 2016 vehicles, the electric parking brake may not engage if it is applied immediately after the ignition is turned off.
Side marker light may fail, reducing visibility to other drivers
A circuit board inside the taillight assembly may be damaged, which can make the LED side marker light stop working.
Engine may seize from a missing or misinstalled piston pin clip
Certain 2016 Civics built between September 2015 and February 2016 with 2.0-liter engines may have piston assemblies made without a wrist pin circlip, or with one installed incorrectly.
Most common 2016 Honda Civic problems
Problem areas named in the 1,082 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 446 |
| Unknown Or Other | 253 |
| Electrical System | 120 |
| Engine | 95 |
| Service Brakes | 92 |
| Structure | 48 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 47 |
| Power Train | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 30 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 28 |
What owners report
Power steering rack needs replacement. No damage cause by myself. Later models of the same vehicle have recalls on the power steering rack. The steering wheel will âstickâ when driving and iâll have to use excessive force to turn the wheel even just slightly causing the vehicle to jerk around.
When driving at highway speeds/long distances, steering occasionally gets stiffer to the point where it will stick and require more force to free. This leads to overcorrections and constant adjustments for the duration of the drive, as well as difficulty staying in a lane. Issue can usually only be replicated when driving longer distances on the highway, especially when driving on a straight road.
When the Honda Civic has been driven long enough for the steering to get warm, at highway speeds, the steering wheel will stick in position instead of centering itself. Manual adjustment has to be done to straighten the car.
Mostly during warm weather and driving over 45MPH the steering gets sticky. When attempting to use a little pressure to make a slight correction to keep the care centered in the lane the steering "jumps" and over steers requiring to re-correct to stay centered in the lane. I'm having to keep correcting the steering which causes me difficulty and concerned about the safety especially driving on the highway.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda Civic. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the steering wheel jerked, and the steering wheel was sticking. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
2016 Honda Civic safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 5 (9.3% rollover risk) |
| 2016 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 5 | 5 | 5 (9.5% rollover risk) |
2016 Honda Civic questions
Does the 2016 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Parking Brake May Fail to Engage, Risking Rollaway; Side marker light may fail, reducing visibility to other drivers; Engine may seize from a missing or misinstalled piston pin clip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda Civic?
Based on 1,082 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (446), Unknown Or Other (253), Electrical System (120).
How safe is the 2016 Honda Civic?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2016 Honda Civic up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 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.