Oil dilution (fuel in oil)
usually 10,000–80,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Oil level rises, fuel smell; cold climates
Fix: Software update, shorter oil intervals
€0–200
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Honda Civic X
2016–2021 · Honda Civic 10
2
engines covered
5
known faults
65,056
roadworthiness tests in the statistics
9
official recalls
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The Honda Civic X was built from 2016 to 2021.
For this generation we cover 2 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is DPF / EGR: it usually appears at 120,000–200,000 km and costs €300–1,500 to fix.
In UK roadworthiness tests in 2024, at 50–100 thousand km this model most often failed on: lights, wipers and visibility (6.8 %), tyres and wheels (5.5 %), brakes (3.9 %). It fails less often than average on: exhaust, emissions and leaks.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 VTEC Turbo (L15B7) | Petrol | Chain | 0W-20 · API SN · ~3.5 L · every 15,000 km |
| 1.6 i-DTEC | Diesel | Chain | 0W-20 / 0W-30 · ACEA C2 · ~4.1 L · every 15,000 km |
Faults by engine
1.5 VTEC Turbo (L15B7)
A/C condenser leak
usually 40,000–100,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: A/C blows warm
Fix: Replace condenser
€400–900
1.6 i-DTEC
DPF / EGR
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: DPF light
Fix: Clean or replace
€300–1,500
Gearboxes
Manual
Clutch wear
usually 120,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Slipping, high bite point
Fix: Replace clutch kit
€500–900
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the 1.5 VTEC Turbo (L15B7) engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Timing chain inspection (listen on cold start)Engine | every 150,000 km | €0–120 |
| Manual gearbox oilTransmission | every 150,000 km | €60–130 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Roadworthiness tests by mileage
Share of tests in the United Kingdom (DVSA MOT, 2024) that this model failed because of each system. Bold red means more often and green less often than an average car of the same age and mileage. Sample: 65,056 tests.
| thousand km | 0–50 | 50–100 | 100–150 | 150–200 | 200–250 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1.5 % | 3.9 % | 5.3 % | 5.6 % | 7.6 % |
| Suspension | 0.1 % | 0.4 % | 1.1 % | 1.3 % | 2.6 % |
| Steering | 0.1 % | 0.7 % | 1.0 % | 0.5 % | 1.2 % |
| Tyres and wheels | 3.4 % | 5.5 % | 7.4 % | 8.1 % | 6.9 % |
| Lights, wipers and visibility | 5.2 % | 6.8 % | 9.5 % | 13.0 % | 15.5 % |
| Body and corrosion | 0.1 % | 0.2 % | 0.4 % | 0.6 % | 0.3 % |
| Exhaust, emissions and leaks | 0.2 % | 0.5 % | 1.3 % | 2.6 % | 3.8 % |
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 1,058 complaints.
Official recalls
Recalls the manufacturer published in the United Kingdom for this model (9). The same recalls usually apply across Europe. Ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether your car is affected and whether the work has been done.
- Wheels / tyres Civic Wheel Steel Bushes Missing (Accessory)16/02/2026 · R/2026/025
- Steering 22-25M Civic and Other Models EPS Gear Box Worm Wheel Swelling Failure 6JP31/03/2025 · R/2025/024
- Fuel system 23-25M High Pressure Fuel Pump Solenoid Component Part Breakage - 6YP09/12/2024 · R/2024/476
- Airbag The absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture23/10/2020 · R/2020/061
- Fuel system Vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars24/08/2020 · R/2020/186
- Engine / loss of power The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met31/01/2020 · R/2020/008
- Airbag Side airbag may fail to deploy as intended27/07/2018 · R/2018/119
- Brakes / ABS / ESP Possible wheel lock when ABS activated12/08/2016 · R/2016/177
The other recalls (1) are listed in the app.
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 07/10/2026