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Reliability report · 2023 Honda Civic · Updated July 2026

The 11th gen settling down — recall-heavy but mostly free fixes; still verify the steering.

2023 is the second year of the 11th-generation Civic and the volume has dropped hard from the launch — 253 complaints versus 872 for 2022. The steering-gearbox friction problem carries over (recall 24V-744), but the year's distinct safety item is a brake-related recall (23V-430): a valve in the stability-control modulator can leak brake fluid, causing unintended movement with brake-hold engaged or a longer brake pedal.

The rest of the recall sheet — the steering-rack service recall (23V-704) and a driver's-seat-frame recall (24V-859) — are free fixes by VIN. Nothing here is walk-away economics; the job is confirming the recalls are done and testing the steering yourself, since some 2022–2023 owners report the steering recall didn't fully cure the stickiness.

Evidence: 253 NHTSA complaints · 4 recall campaigns · 6 mechanic & forum sources

Canary status

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What that means: 253 federal complaints — a sharp drop from the 872 of the 2022 launch year as the 11th generation settles. The recall list is longer than the complaint volume suggests, but the campaigns are mostly free software or hardware fixes; the steering-gearbox friction issue carries over and is still the item to road-test.

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This status assumes the riskiest common powertrain — see the Civic engine guide.

253

Federal complaints

4

Recalls

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Recall VSA-modulator replacement

Known issues

Ranked by the cost of ignoring them. Every claim carries its source.

VSA-modulator brake-fluid leak — 23V-430

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The distinct safety headline for 2023: a ball valve inside the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator — the electronic module that manages stability control and the brake-hold feature — may leak brake fluid. That can cause unintended vehicle movement when brake hold is engaged, or an unexpected increase in brake-pedal travel (a longer, softer pedal). Recall 23V-430 covers the 2023 Civic (with the 2022 Accord, RDX and Integra); dealers replace the VSA modulator free. Confirm 23V-430 shows completed by VIN — it's the year's recall with real braking consequences.

What to check

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Recall VSA-modulator replacement

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Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall database, 2023 Civic

Sticky / hard steering carries over — 24V-744major

The 11th-generation steering-gearbox friction issue reaches the 2023 as well: the worm gear can develop excessive internal friction, making the wheel feel sticky or hard to center. Recall 24V-744 (NHTSA action EA23003) covers 2022–2025 Civic and Civic Hatchback with a free worm-gear-spring-and-grease repair, and in some cases a rack. As on the 2022, a cluster of owners report the repair didn't fully resolve the stickiness — so verify 24V-744 by VIN and test the steering through slow turns and fine highway corrections yourself.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall database, 2023 Civic · Independent mechanic channel transcripts (11th-gen Civic) and Honda manufacturer-communication bulletins

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Recall worm-gear/grease repair

Driver's-seat-frame recall — 24V-859moderate

Recall 24V-859 covers 2023–2024 Civic Sedan and Hatchback (with the Accord, Pilot and Integra): the driver's-seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can leave the seat unsecured and unable to properly restrain the driver in a crash (a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207 non-compliance). Dealers replace the seat cushion frame free. Confirm by VIN.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall database, 2023 Civic

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Recall seat-frame replacement

Adaptive cruise disengagement, camera software, and 1.5T wiringminor

The gen-11 nuisance items carry into 2023: adaptive cruise control disengaging abruptly with a beep and no obstruction, windshield-camera software faults usually cured by a bulletin update, and — on the 1.5-liter turbo — exposed intake-side wiring (cylinder-4 coil, cam sensor) that rodents favor over the covered 2.0-liter engine. None is engine-threatening. Test the driver-assist suite on the drive and inspect a turbo car's wiring for rodent damage.

Sources: NHTSA complaint and recall database, 2023 Civic · Independent mechanic channel transcripts (11th-gen Civic) and Honda manufacturer-communication bulletins

A ball valve in the VSA modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged.
6 mechanic & owner sources

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  1. 23V-4302023 Civic (with 2022 Accord/RDX/Integra): VSA-modulator ball valve may leak brake fluid, risking unintended movement with brake hold engaged or increased pedal travel. Free VSA-modulator replacement. Honda codes OEJ/XEK/AEY/XEX/OEW.open
  2. 24V-7442022–2025 Civic and Civic Hatchback (plus CR-V/HR-V/Integra): steering gearbox manufactured incorrectly, causing excessive internal friction and difficulty steering. Free worm-gear-spring replacement and grease. NHTSA action EA23003. Honda codes SJS/MJU/QJT/VJV.open
  3. 23V-7042022–2024 Civic 4-door/5-door that received a replacement power-steering rack in service: rack may be incorrectly assembled, letting a tire chafe the suspension. Free inspection/replacement. Honda code YFW.open
  4. 24V-8592023–2024 Civic Sedan and Hatchback (plus Accord/Pilot/Integra): driver's-seat cushion frame may not be tightened, leaving the seat unsecured (FMVSS 207). Free seat-cushion-frame replacement.open

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