The Honda Civic Type R is a vehicle built from 2017 to 2026 over 2 generations. Between 2019 and 2026 it grew 7 cm longer and gained 32 kg. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Civic Type R is
The Honda Civic Type R is a vehicle that Honda built from 2017 to 2026 — 10 model years. Our measurements put it at 2 generations, the current one starting in 2025. Its closest siblings in the Honda range: Civic, Accord, CR-V.
Civic Type R generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Civic Type R's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Civic Type R that gives 2 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2021 | 452 cm | 270 cm | 1415 kg | - | - |
| 2025-2026 | 459 cm | 274 cm | 1447 kg | +7 cm | +32 kg |
Between 2019 and 2026 the Civic Type R gained 7 cm in length (+1.5%) and 32 kg in weight (+2.3%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Civic Type R that is 32 kg against 7 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Honda Civic Type R tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Civic Type R owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Honda Civic Type R have? Power & range
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The Civic Type R by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Honda Civic Type R. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Civic Type R | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 10 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 1,126 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,251/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 245 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Honda Civic Type R?
The Civic Type R is a vehicle, built from 2017 to 2026 across 2 generations.
How many generations does the Civic Type R have?
2 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2025. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Civic Type R grew 7 cm longer and gained 32 kg.
What is the Honda Civic Type R warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Civic Type R reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Civic Type R?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Honda
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 1981–2026 | 412 | 49 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Accord | 1981–2026 | 415 | 48 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda CR-V | 1997–2026 | 177 | 40 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Pilot | 2003–2026 | 197 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Odyssey | 1995–2026 | 206 | 22 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Honda Fit | 2007–2020 | 94 | 118 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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