Does the 1985 Honda Civic have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1985 Honda Civic recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Honda Civic?

15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1985 Honda Civic recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1985 Honda Civic. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Honda been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1985 Honda Civic recalls, newest first

November 18, 1988NHTSA 88V180000360,198 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

Summary: Under high ambient temperatures front windshield wiper contact unit could loosen and become dislodged.
Consequence: This could result in windshield wiper failure and wouldaffect driver visibility.
Remedy: Install a contact unit holder that would prevent loosening.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 22, 1988NHTSA 88V117000279,821 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

Summary: Under certain conditions, mechanical fuel pumps may develop fuel leakage at crimped seam between the two fuel pump halves.
Consequence: Fuel leakage in the engine compartment creates apossibility of a fire.
Remedy: Install an improved fuel pump assembly.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 1985 Honda Civic with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine2
Fuel system2
Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch2
Seats2

Other 1985 Honda models

Questions

Does the 1985 Honda Civic have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1985 Honda Civic recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Honda dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1985 Honda Civic?: 15 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.