NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Honda Civic Safety Ratings
The 2024 Honda Civic scores 86 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 3 recalls, and 116 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan SI achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. While its crash protection and avoidance technology scores are high, three active recall campaigns and a defect record subscore of 11 out of 20 warrant careful consideration.
The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan SI received a 5-out-of-5 overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Honda Civic ranks 64 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 86 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 116 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 64 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Honda Civic?
The 2024 Honda Civic Sedan SI moved the NHTSA Safety Index one point higher than the 2023 model, rising from 85 to 86 out of 100 within the same Strong band. That modest gain reflects a vehicle that already scored well and had limited room to improve on crash protection, which landed at 65 out of 70, and avoidance technology, which reached a perfect 10 out of 10 thanks to standard forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control across the trim. What distinguishes this specific model year is the defect record subscore of 11 out of 20, the weakest component of the three-part index, driven by three recall campaigns and a complaint pool of 116 unverified allegations. The steering component alone accounts for 57 of those alleged reports, and two of the three recalls directly involve steering systems, one of them targeting vehicles that received replacement power steering units. That pattern gives the steering system outsized weight in any honest safety read of this particular year. The 2024 model is not uniquely troubled compared to adjacent years, but the concentration of steering-related activity is the defining safety story for this vintage.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Honda Civic perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Honda Civic achieved an overall 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA, with 5 star ratings in both side impact and rollover evaluations. The rollover risk was assessed at 10 percent, with a "No Tip" dynamic test result. Its frontal crash rating, however, registered 4 out of 5 stars, marking the sole category where the Civic did not attain a perfect score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19597
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Three recall campaigns cover the 2024 Honda Civic. Two involve steering, including a rack-and-pinion issue tied to replacement power steering units and a broader steering campaign spanning multiple Honda and Acura models. A third recall addresses seats with critical fastener concerns. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the provided data, but owners should verify remedy status by VIN.
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS24V859000
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Reported 2024-11-14
STEERING24V744000
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Reported 2024-10-03
STEERING:RACK AND PINION23V704000
Risk: A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the electric power steering rack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is YFW.
Reported 2023-10-19
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Honda Civic?
Owners have filed 116 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including alleged reports of 12 crashes and 11 injuries. The most-reported component by far is steering at 57 alleged reports, followed by unspecified issues at 26, forward collision avoidance at 17, and lane departure at 10. All figures are unverified consumer allegations.
116 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Honda Civic?
Three recall campaigns have been issued for the 2024 Honda Civic, two of which concern steering components. The third addresses seat fasteners. Before purchasing a used 2024 Civic, buyers should verify the completion of all recall remedies for the specific vehicle by using the VIN to check the NHTSA recall lookup tool and obtaining written confirmation of service.
- Two of the three 2024-specific recall campaigns target steering systems, one covering a broad multi-model population and one focused narrowly on vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack, making steering-recall verification by VIN the single most important pre-purchase step for this model year.
- The defect record subscore of 11 out of 20 is the weakest of the three index components for this year, pulling the overall Safety Index below what the near-perfect crash and avoidance tech scores alone would suggest.
- Steering accounts for 57 of 116 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this model year, a concentration that aligns with the recall activity and warrants a focused inspection of steering feel and function during any test drive.
- Forward collision avoidance and lane departure systems each drew double-digit unverified complaint counts, 17 and 10 respectively, even though both technologies score at the maximum in the avoidance tech subscore, suggesting some owners allege real-world behavior that diverges from the presence-of-feature credit those systems receive.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Honda Civic places
The 2024 Honda Civic qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Honda Civic safety questions
Was the 2024 Honda Civic crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Honda Civic, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 86 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Honda Civic crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Honda Civic earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Honda Civic have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 3 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Honda Civic. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Honda Civic?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 116 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Honda Civic. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Civic years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19597), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Honda Civic 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 64 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.