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Honda Civic Type R FK2

Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice

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Engine Overview

The Honda Civic Type R FK2 is available with one engine variant at 310 hp.

2.0L VTEC Turbo · Petrol· 310 PS
2015 2016
Be Careful 15 weaknesses
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The Honda 2.0L VTEC Turbo (Petrol, 310 PS) has the K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo) — rated: "Be Careful", 15 known weaknesses.

Vehicle Weaknesses

WeaknessCost
!Turbo/boost sensor wiring faults

Isolated reports of chafing and connector problems on the boost-control and boost-pressure wiring. Symptoms range from intermittent misfires to limp mode with zero boost. Cleaning the connectors and applying dielectric grease usually helps.

Symptoms: Intermittent power loss, CEL with boost-pressure codes, hesitation under load especially in wet weather.
from 60,000 km
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●Infotainment crashes and reversing camera failure

The FK2 Type R's 7-inch touchscreen infotainment freezes, crashes, or loses connection. The reversing camera can show a black screen when reverse gear is engaged. A software reset often only helps temporarily.

Symptoms: Touchscreen unresponsive to input, reversing camera shows no image or flickers when reverse is engaged, Bluetooth disconnects unexpectedly.
from 30,000 km
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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 27 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda Civic Type R FK2 (2015–2016) — 15 engine-related and 12 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Electronics, Other, Suspension, Body.

Civic Type R (K20C1, 2015–2017) — Be Careful: Fuel pump recall 2018/2019 FK8, 3rd/4th gear synchro failure under track use, Rod and bearing limit under tuning (~400 hp / 400 lb-ft). Power: 310 PS.

What to watch out for with the Honda Civic Type R? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What problems and weaknesses does the Honda Civic Type R FK2 have? +
The Honda Civic Type R FK2 has 15 known engine weaknesses and 12 vehicle weaknesses.
What should I look for when buying a used Honda Civic Type R FK2? +
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Which engine is recommended? +
Be careful: K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo).
Which Honda Civic Type R FK2 engine is the most fun? +
The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Honda Civic Type R FK2 — rated: "Fun to Drive!". {description} Turbo in a Type R? Sacrilege! — said the purists, until they drove it. 306 hp, best manual of its time, Nurburgring 7:50. Lighter than the FK8, Europe/Japan only. The NA VTEC wail is gone; in its place a broader turbo punch. The doubters went quiet. The FK2 earned its red badge.
Is the Honda Civic Type R FK2 worth buying used? +
The Honda Civic Type R FK2 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.
What horsepower variants are available for the Honda Civic Type R FK2? +
The Honda Civic Type R FK2 is available with engine variants from 310 to 329 hp. Petrol: K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee