Honda Civic: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 21,380 Honda Civic cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1920 and 2026.
In a sample of 399 cars, 55.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, about as often as average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (15.5% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 24 recalls for this model; 4.7% of registered cars still have an open recall.
3.7% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 15.5% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 12.5% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 11.8% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 9.3% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 7.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 7.3% |
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 5.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 5.3% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 4.5% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 4.5% |
Share of 399 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 10.8% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 0.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 21,380 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 4.7% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 3.7% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 1920 to 2026 |
All Honda Civic passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | axles, wheels and tyres | serious | 3,009 |
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 187 |
| 2025-12-15 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 12 |
| 2025-07-22 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 860 |
| 2025-06-24 | electrical system | serious | 1 |
| 2025-04-01 | steering | serious | 704 |
| 2023-07-27 | brakes | serious | 0 |
| 2023-03-30 | seats | serious | 16 |
| 2022-05-05 | transmission and drivetrain | serious | – |
| 2020-10-01 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 9,801 |
| 2020-03-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 4,932 |
| 2019-08-26 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,668 |
| 2019-04-23 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 1 |
| 2019-03-27 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,343 |
| 2017-09-11 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 8,257 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Honda Civic fail the APK?
In a sample of 399 cars first registered 2012–2021, 55.4% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Honda Civic?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (15.5%), tyre tread depth insufficient (12.5%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (11.8%).
Does the Honda Civic have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 24 recalls. 4.7% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Honda models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.