What weaknesses does the Honda Civic Type R FL5 have?

	Weakness	Cost
✖	Recall: steering gearbox worm gear (NHTSA 24V-744) Honda recalled 2022-2025 Civic (incl. Type R FL5) for an improperly annealed worm wheel in the steering gearbox, causing excess internal friction and progressively heavier steering. Honda replaces the worm gear spring and regreases — free of charge. Symptoms: Steering feels stepped rather than smooth on small corrections, increasing effort at the wheel, steering resistance grows over time. Ad FL5 steering gear 53600-T60-A01 Honda recall 24V-744 FL5 steering worm gear	Low
✖	Recall: driver seat frame weld Early 2023 FL5s had improperly welded driver seat frames. The seat cushion frame can break and fail to restrain the driver in a crash. Honda replaces the complete front driver seat cushion frame assembly free of charge. Symptoms: No driving symptoms — safety recall only. On breakage: unusual creaking or movement in driver seat cushion. Ad FL5 driver seat frame recall Honda 2023 Civic Type R seat frame recall FL5 seat cushion frame	Low

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Known Problems and Issues

A total of 25 weaknesses have been documented for the Honda Civic Type R FL5 (2022–2026) — 17 engine-related and 8 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Interior, Electronics, Brakes.

Civic Type R (K20C1, 2022–2024) — 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: 329 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 FL5 have? +

The Honda Civic Type R FL5 has 17 known engine weaknesses and 8 vehicle weaknesses.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Civic Type R FL5? +

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Which engine is recommended? +

Be careful: K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo), MCF5 (Elektro 35.5 kWh). No engine is rated 'Good Choice'. The most fun to drive is the K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo).

Which Honda Civic Type R FL5 engine is the most fun? +

The {code} ({displacement}) offers the most driving fun in the Honda Civic Type R FL5 — rated: "Legendary!". {description} 329 hp, same gearbox DNA, more mid-range shove — the FL5 is polished but not reinvented. Wastegate rattle stays. Gearbox stays the weak link under hard track use. What got better: infotainment, fit and finish. What did not change: the driving concept that makes the Civic Type R the class benchmark.

Is the Honda Civic Type R FL5 worth buying used? +

The Honda Civic Type R FL5 requires careful consideration — choosing the right engine variant is crucial.

What horsepower variants are available for the Honda Civic Type R FL5? +

The Honda Civic Type R FL5 is available with engine variants from 136 to 329 hp. Petrol: K20C1 (2.0L VTEC Turbo).

Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee