Cameras and Radar for the 2016–2021 Honda Civic

What 2016–2021 Civic owners report about the collision-avoidance, lane and rear-camera systems

Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA, the US federal vehicle-safety regulator, that mention the radar, a camera, or the emergency braking, adaptive cruise or blind-spot system on the 2016–2021 Honda Civic, and 130 filed under its collision-avoidance, lane and rear-camera systems. Those 101, by model year, as of September 18, 2026:

• 2016 Civic: 27 complaints
• 2017 Civic: 12 complaints
• 2018 Civic: 11 complaints
• 2019 Civic: 21 complaints
• 2020 Civic: 13 complaints
• 2021 Civic: 17 complaints

NHTSA publishes complaints as owners wrote them and does not verify them, so read them as a pattern rather than a diagnosis.

A 2018 Civic owner, NHTSA complaint 11534327: "Car steering wheel became “sticky” and “jerky” and felt like lane keeping assistance was on preventing car from turning properly. Clicking noise and scraping started. Took to dealership and was told new tires required. Aware of multiple service bulletins and March 2023 class action regarding steering."

A 2021 Civic owner, NHTSA complaint 11715374: "The contact owns a 2021 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Lane Keep Steering Assist failed to function as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel was sticking. No warning lights were illuminated."

Recalls that cover the radar sensor or camera on the 2016–2021 Civic

As of September 18, 2026, NHTSA lists no recall on the 2016–2021 Honda Civic whose defect is in the radar sensor or camera. If your car has a warning light or a symptom that a recall could explain, check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls anyway — it takes a minute.

Which radar sensor or camera a 2016–2021 Civic takes

Radar sensors and cameras differ by driver-assistance package and trim, and blind-spot units by side. Every one has to be calibrated to the car after it is fitted, which is a separate job from the part. The 2016–2021 Honda Civic came with several powertrains, among them 1.5L I4 CVT FWD, 2.0L I4 CVT FWD and 2.0L I4 Manual FWD. That is why we ask for the VIN, or the year, engine and trim, and confirm the part against it before you pay rather than after it arrives.

What we source it from

9 radar sensors and cameras from Bosch, Continental, Dorman, Hella, Magna, Mando, TYC and Valeo, $63.99 to $596.99, with flat $30 shipping anywhere in the US. If a part we confirmed as a fit does not fit your vehicle, we cover the return and the replacement.