NHTSA VEHICLE 18480
U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE
2023 Honda Civic — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls
12 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.
Vehicle overview
Model year 2023- Make
- Honda
- Model
- Civic
- Model year
- 2023
- EPA vehicle classes
- Midsize Cars, Large Cars
- Fuel types available
- Regular, Premium
- Available EPA configurations
- 12
This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every Civic.
Combined economy across configurations
Premium Gasoline24–31MPG2 configurations
Regular Gasoline29–36MPG10 configurations
Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.
Configurations & fuel economy
EPA FuelEconomy.govEPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.
| EPA model / ID | Engine / cylinders | Fuel / technology | Drive / transmission | EPA fuel economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civic 4DrEPA 46051 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG33 city / 42 highway / 36 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 243 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 46052 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 38 highway / 34 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 260 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 46053 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Premium | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG27 city / 37 highway / 31 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 285 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 46054 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 37 highway / 33 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 266 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46137 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 39 highway / 35 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 258 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46138 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 37 highway / 33 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 267 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46139 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 1.5 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 37 highway / 31 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 282 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46140 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (AV-S7) | Regular Gasoline · MPG29 city / 37 highway / 32 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 277 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46141 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Regular Gasoline · MPG26 city / 36 highway / 29 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 304 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46142 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Premium | Front-Wheel DriveManual 6-spd | Premium Gasoline · MPG22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 364 g/mile |
| Civic 4DrEPA 46506 (opens in a new tab)Midsize Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG31 city / 40 highway / 35 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 254 g/mile |
| Civic 5DrEPA 46509 (opens in a new tab)Large Cars | 2 L4 cylinders | Regular | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular Gasoline · MPG30 city / 38 highway / 33 combined Tailpipe CO₂: 269 g/mile |
These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.
Safety ratings
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.
NHTSA VEHICLE 18481
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN 4 DR FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 18482
2023 Honda CIVIC SEDAN SI 4 DR FWD
NHTSA VEHICLE 18483
2023 Honda CIVIC HATCHBACK TYPE R 5 HB FWD
Recall information
NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026Check recall eligibility with your VIN.
These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)4 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.
23V430000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULEJune 15, 2023
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 23V430000
- Report date
- June 15, 2023
Summary
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.
23V704000STEERING:RACK AND PINIONOctober 19, 2023
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 23V704000
- Report date
- October 19, 2023
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Civic 4-door and Civic 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering rack may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, possibly resulting in tire damage.
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.
24V744000STEERINGOctober 3, 2024
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 24V744000
- Report date
- October 3, 2024
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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.
24V859000SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERSNovember 14, 2024
Returned for: Civic
- Campaign number
- 24V859000
- Report date
- November 14, 2024
Summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
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.
Data sources & last checked dates
Static public-data snapshotThis page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.
EPA FuelEconomy.gov
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View 12 additional source records
- EPA vehicle 46051 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46052 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46053 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46054 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46137 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46138 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46139 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46140 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46141 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46142 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46506 (opens in a new tab)
- EPA vehicle 46509 (opens in a new tab)
NHTSA vPIC model identity
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NHTSA Safety Ratings
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NHTSA Recalls
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