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moderate Owners of the 2014 Honda Civic have filed 14 NHTSA complaints about the tires, typically surfacing around 2,500 miles at roughly $150 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See tires across all vehicles →
| Model year | tires complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 Civic | 5 |
| 2011 Civic | 3 |
| 2012 Civic | 3 |
| 2013 Civic | 8 |
| 2014 Civic (this page) | 14 |
| 2016 Civic | 8 |
| 2017 Civic | 3 |
The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator is on with no DTC, or with VSA DTC 151-11 (low tire pressure threshold refinement), and the tire pressures were properly set to the driver?s doorjamb label. The TPMS system misinterprets different driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) OR VSA DTC 151-11 INDICATING LOW TIRE PRESSURE WITH TPMS INDICATOR ON, AND TIRE PRESSURES ARE PROPERLY SET TO DRIVER'S DOORJAMB LABEL. MODEL 2014 CIVIC.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - The low tire pressure/TPMS indicator is on with no DTC, or with VSA DTC 151-11 (low tire pressure threshold refinement), and the tire pressures were properly set to the driver's doorjamb label. The TPMS system misinterprets different driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014 Civics with a complaint of the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor) light on with DTC 151-11 (Low Tire Pressure) stored. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
Owners of 2014 Civics have filed 14 complaints involving tire failure and TPMS malfunction. The most alarming pattern is tire blowouts occurring with minimal warning—some as early as 1,700 miles, others at highway speed without any visible road hazard. Continental and Primewell tires are specifically named. Owners describe tread separating from sidewall in a clean line, sidewalls shredding, and sudden loud banging at 55–75 mph. Several incidents forced emergency maneuvers or roadside tire changes.
In parallel, a significant number of early-production 2014 Civics show a broken TPMS system: the warning light illuminates repeatedly even when tire pressure is correct at 33 PSI. Dealers reset the sensor multiple times without lasting effect. Honda acknowledged a software issue in 2014 and promised a fix by July of that year, but owners report the problem recurred months later. One owner also notes awareness of a separate recall involving tire bead leaks.
Dealership responses varied. One refused to investigate a blowout on a three-month-old car with 3,500 miles, claiming the owner hit something. Another could not resolve TPMS after three visits totaling six and a half days. Early timing and lack of clear cause suggest potential manufacturing defect rather than owner abuse.
Front or rear tires experiencing sudden blowouts with tread or sidewall separation, often occurring at highway or moderate speeds without prior warning or visible road hazards. Multiple owners report separation of tread from sidewall in a clean line.
When: Between 1,700 and 86,000 miles; several cases early in ownership (under 3 months, under 21,000 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loud banging or intense vibrations; Tire tread separating from sidewall; Sidewall damage appearing shredded; Loss of vehicle control or need for emergency pull-over; No prior warning signs in most cases
Repairs/costs cited: Tires replaced with spares or new tires; owners reported Continental and Primewell brand failures
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner cited NHTSA Campaign 14V109000 (tires); tire manufacturer requested inspection via licensed dealer; Honda dealership in one case refused to investigate defect claim
TPMS warning light illuminates repeatedly even when tire pressure is correct and verified at 33 PSI or proper specification. Light comes on at random intervals and various speeds. Affects usability of warning system.
When: Within first two weeks of ownership to several months; recurring at 2,500–2,596 miles and beyond
Symptoms owners cite: Check tire pressure or TPMS light comes on without actual pressure loss; Light comes on at random intervals and various speeds; Proper tire pressure confirmed by owner and technician checks; Light recurs after dealer reset
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer reset system multiple times (3+ resets reported in one case); no permanent fix achieved
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda advised software fix would be available by end of July 2014; owners report fix was not delivered or ineffective
Tire loses air pressure and will not hold air despite multiple refills. Owner suspects leak at tire bead or tire defect; one owner notes recall for tires leaking from bad beads.
When: Timing not specified in narratives
Symptoms owners cite: Tire pressure drops despite refilling with air; Tire does not hold air; TPMS light may illuminate as a consequence
Repairs/costs cited: Tire replaced; owner had to visit tire shop repeatedly
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: One owner mentions awareness of recall for tires leaking from bad beads, but did not receive notice
Synthesized from 14 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 14 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 1,700 and 16,300 miles, with the median around 2,500. A quarter of owners report trouble before 1,700; a quarter make it past 16,300. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover tires issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.