2023 Honda Civic SI Problems
- Complaints
- 65filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 21,250miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2023 Honda Civic SI (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
What owners report
Nearly all complaints from owners of this model year describe a steering wheel that feels stiff or sticky, most often at highway speeds, requiring extra effort to make small corrections and then releasing suddenly. Reports typically begin in the low thousands of miles and are frequently described as intermittent; some owners say dealers could not reproduce the condition at first. A much smaller number of complaints cover other items such as infotainment rattles, driver-assist behavior, a seat belt that does not retract, and an engine oil leak.
- Steering
Sticky or notchy steering that sticks during small
- 53 complaints (82%)
- typically at 1.1 yrs old
- filed 2023–2026
Owners describe the steering wheel developing a stiff, sticky, or notchy feel, so that small corrections require noticeably more effort than expected. When the extra force is applied the wheel releases suddenly, which complaints say leads to overcorrection, jerking, or wandering within the lane. Several owners report the dealer either could not reproduce the condition or replaced the steering rack or EPS gearbox, in some cases with a backorder wait; others say no warning lights appear. Mostly reported after a few thousand miles, often between roughly 2,000 and 15,000 miles, and most noticeable at highway speeds and on longer drives.
What to check: Drive the car at highway speed and hold a steady line for a few seconds, then try a small correction to feel for sticking or a notch. Ask the seller or dealer whether any steering rack or EPS gearbox work has been done and keep any repair paperwork.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I was accelerating from a stop and noticed the wheel became way more stiff than usual. Usually it gets a little stiff if i approach redline, but this felt like the power steering was not working. This didn’t go away even after i upshifted and let the revs fall. The steering wheel was sticky, requiring more effort to move and harder to make fine adjustments.”
NHTSA complaint #11538419, filed 2023-08“While driving I will experience extra resistance/sticking in the steering wheel. It's most noticeable on the interstate but I can experience it at any time. I have an appointment with the dealership tomorrow to look. I know there is an active recall for certain trim levels of my year/make/model for this exact issue, but my vehicle is not under the recall. This issue affects more vehicles and the recall needs to be expanded!”
NHTSA complaint #11557634, filed 2023-11 - Lane departure
Sticky steering interfering with lane-keeping assist
- 5 complaints (8%)
- typically at 1.1 yrs old
- filed 2023–2024
Some owners link the stiff steering feel to driver-assist behavior, saying the wheel resists or fights lane-keeping assist, which then overcorrects or struggles to hold lane center. Complaints describe the sticking persisting after lane assist is switched off, and being felt during or after assistance interventions. Reported across a range of mileages on highway drives, especially where lane-keeping assist is active.
What to check: Test the car with lane-keeping assist on and off at highway speed and note whether the wheel resists small inputs or the system corrects abruptly.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The steering wheel keeps sticking while driving. This is specially dangerous while in a turn because you have to force steering wheel out of the turn and quickly correct the vehicle’s reaction as it becomes unstuck. This is a HUGE safety issue and is scary to drive like this.”
NHTSA complaint #11587360, filed 2024-05“Steering wheel is sticking when making minor adjustments at low to high speeds. When turning the wheel, initially there is higher than normal amount resistance that only last for a moment causing a driver to jerk the wheel. Issue keeps becoming more exasperated.”
NHTSA complaint #11515455, filed 2023-04
Buying note. The steering feel is the main thing to evaluate on this model year: drive it at highway speed and check for a sticky or notchy wheel before buying, and ask for any related repair records. Other items in the complaints appear only in isolated reports.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 58 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 65 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic SI. 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,250 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering60 92%
- Lane departure5 7.7%
- Electrical system1 1.5%
- Engine cooling1 1.5%
- Other or unknown1 1.5%
- Seat belts1 1.5%
- Wheels1 1.5%
Example complaints
Steering: “my steering wheel is locking up while driving at highway type speed. my car is shaking at highway speed as well. there has been recalls on these type of cars and Honda has them posted common issue part number is 53640-t22-305. I don't have an issue with the seat. my car is shaking randomly and no one knows why. I tryed tired and rims. well its a common issue with these cars.”
NHTSA complaint #11767253, filed 2026-09Lane departure: “Power steering is sticky at highway speeds resulting in a delayed wheel centering via suspension caster. Does not resist manual input, but makes the vehicle difficult to keep centered in lane due to constant driver inputs to overcome sticking .”
NHTSA complaint #11552315, filed 2023-10Electrical system: “Rear shelf vibration/ rattle when listening to music at any volume. Sounds like a speaker is busted but isn’t. My 2023 Honda Civic SI is at the dealership now and I have informed them of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11733429, filed 2026-04Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Si. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the same day the vehicle was purchased from the dealer, the contact noticed a strong oil odor inside the vehicle. The contact parked the vehicle and noticed oil leaking onto the ground and throughout the undercarriage. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that a technician had forgotten to install the oil drain plug; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11760042, filed 2026-08, 36,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,500 and 36,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda Civic SI in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 11037696Sep 25, 2026Engine. Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases…
- 11036409Aug 26, 2026Engine. Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru…
- 11027811Jan 16, 2026Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2026 Civic Touring, Sport Touring & Si vehicles with a customer complaint of a rear shelf assembly vibration while…
- 11027805Jan 5, 2026Body and structure. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2022-2026 Civic Touring, Sport Touring & Si vehicles with a customer complaint of a rear shelf assembly vibration while…
Other model years of the Honda Civic SI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 8 | 13,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 65 | 21,250 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 73 | 8,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2019 | 8 | 37,300 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 58,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 200 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 8 | 83,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Civic SI model years
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda Civic SI?
Nearly all complaints from owners of this model year describe a steering wheel that feels stiff or sticky, most often at highway speeds, requiring extra effort to make small corrections and then releasing suddenly. The issues reported most often: Sticky or notchy steering that sticks during small; Sticky steering interfering with lane-keeping assist.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Honda Civic SI have?
NHTSA recorded 65 consumer complaints for the 2023 Honda Civic SI as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Honda Civic SI is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 60 complaints (92% of the total), followed by lane departure with 5.
Has the 2023 Honda Civic SI been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2023 Honda Civic SI reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,250 miles and the middle half falls between 6,500 and 36,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.