The 2020 Honda Civic Type R has 215 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and power train. Owners most often flag severe dealership markups: frequently $20,000+ over msrp, placing the car in a $65,000+ price range. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Honda Civic Type R vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 9 Civic Type R model years we track, complaint volume runs from 215 (2020) to 1,203 (2007). With 215 complaints, the 2020 Civic Type R sits belowthe model's median of 524.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 21V215000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan…
service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Campaign 23V458000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the b…
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 23V858000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 …
air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
Campaign 24V064000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passpo…
Extremely positive sentiment among enthusiasts, with the vehicle consistently praised for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise handling, and engaging manual transmission.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Civic Type R. See the full Civic Type R owner picture and every model year.
Used Civic Type R listings typically run $48,940–$49,812 across 2025 to 2026 model years.
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