2020 Honda Civic Hatchback
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
2 of 2 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.
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The contact owns a 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power and was unable to accelerate above 30 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250506
The contact owns a 202 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241202
SAFETY TIMELINE
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...
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2020 Honda Civic Hatchback — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.