A steering recall year: buy only with the fix done
The 2022 Civic drew more complaints per car than any Civic since 2012, almost all about steering that sticks or binds at highway speeds. Honda issued two steering recalls. If the work is done the car is sound, but parts were slow, so confirm it before you buy, or pick a 2021.
Updated November 2026 · based on 962 owner complaints and 4 recalls
718 3.7x the Civic average
4 free to fix at a dealer
Every Civic year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Known problems on the 2022 Civic
Top problems and what they cost
Sticky steering rack
The steering binds when making small corrections on the highway, which can cause a sudden over-correction. Covered by recalls 23V704 and 24V744.
Fix: Free under recall at any Honda dealer.
Steering
Driver-assist warnings all at once
Owners report adaptive cruise, lane keeping and collision warnings lighting up together and the systems switching off.
Fix: Camera recalibration or software $150 to $400 out of warranty.
Collision avoidance
Lane keeping fights the driver
Lane keep assist tugging the wheel, often tied to the same steering fault.
Fix: Usually resolved with the steering recall work.
Lane assist
Recalls
A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2022 Honda Civic
- Confirm both steering recalls (23V704 and 24V744) show as repaired at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Do not accept 'parts on order'.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2022 Civic has 4 recalls on record, listed below.
- Drive at least 15 minutes including highway and feel for steering that catches or snaps.Steering should feel smooth and even. Clicks, a heavy wheel, wandering or a catch can mean a worn coupler, steering gear or tie rods, and some failures were recalled.805 of the 962 owner complaints about the 2022 Civic involve the steering (84%).
- Turn adaptive cruise and lane keeping on and check no warnings appear.Warning lights should come on briefly at start and then go out. One that stays on means the car has stored a fault, and a parts store can read the code for free.40 of the 962 owner complaints about the 2022 Civic involve the electrical system (4%).
- Confirm the passenger air bag sensor recalls are done.A seat sensor decides whether the passenger air bag should fire. If the "off" light shows with an adult sitting there, the air bag may not deploy in a crash.
Questions
Is the 2022 Honda Civic reliable?
A steering recall year: buy only with the fix done. The 2022 Civic drew more complaints per car than any Civic since 2012, almost all about steering that sticks or binds at highway speeds. Honda issued two steering recalls. If the work is done the car is sound, but parts were slow, so confirm it before you buy, or pick a 2021.
How many recalls does the 2022 Honda Civic have?
4 recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2022 Honda Civic problems?
Sticky steering rack; Driver-assist warnings all at once; Lane keeping fights the driver.
Crash rating shown for the 2022 Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.