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NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Honda Civic Hatch

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
405Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE HONDA CIVIC HATCH

The Honda Civic Hatchback occupies one of the most competitive corners of the compact car market, blending everyday practicality with a sporty, versatile character. Aimed at younger buyers and urban commuters who want flexibility without sacrificing refinement, the hatchback body style adds cargo utility to the Civic's well-established formula. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2021 model years, a generation that carried Honda's reputation for thoughtful engineering into a crowded segment.

VERDICT

The 2019 Honda Civic Hatch earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Civic Hatchback as one of the benchmarks of the compact segment, praising its composed driving character, practical interior packaging, and strong feature content for the price. Most professional assessments position it as a top recommendation in its class, noting that it balances engagement and everyday usability better than many rivals.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.5%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 14007

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability control: Standard

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Honda Civic Hatch at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

405 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

23reported crash
1reported fire
14reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsSteering 98Fuel/Propulsion System 70Fuel System 65Gasoline 64Unknown Or Other 51Electrical System 36

Other Civic Hatch years

Rivals in Sedan (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 14007), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Honda Civic Hatch 2019. Class rank 20 of 119 in Sedan 2019. Methodology · Disclosure