Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 Civic Hybrid.
The 2011 Honda Civic Hybrid is a passenger car built on Honda's established compact platform and powered by a hybrid drivetrain that achieves EPA-estimated fuel economy of 39 mpg city, 43 mpg highway, and 41 mpg combined, paired with an automatic transmission featuring variable gear ratios; it requires 3.4 quarts of oil with a 0W-20 API viscosity specification. This model year arrived mid-way through the Civic Hybrid's production run, which began in 2004 and extends through 2025, placing it chronologically after the model's most problematic period—the 2006 model year generated 1,457 owner complaints—and well before its most reliable iteration, the 2025 model year with just 7 complaints. The 2011 model itself recorded 166 total owner complaints with the air bags cited as the primary concern among nine total recalls, positioning it as a transitional year that had already moved significantly past the early production issues but still carried the legacy of those early challenges in terms of overall reliability perception.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 51R U.S. · 310 U.S. CCA battery. Note the factory serpentine belt is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Serpentine belt | 56992RNAA04 discontinued |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Overall length | 176.8 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 56.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2875 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 58.3 / 59.4 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 60/40 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 39 / 43 / 41 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Passenger volume | 91 cu ft |
| Cargo volume | 10 cu ft |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.4 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.
| Automatic Transmission Fluid | ATF |
| Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity | 2.5-3.0 |
| Brake Fluid | DOT 3 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.4 qt |
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 4 qt |
| Engine Oil | 5W-20 · API |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 8mm Bolts: 16 ft-lbs, 6mm Bolts: 9 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | AT: 54 ft-lbs, MT: 86 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 17 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 33 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | in three steps: 17 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 16 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 33.0-36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 134 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 181 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 820 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 670 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load) | 710 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load) | 50 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | With EPS: 670, Without EPS: 750 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-1.00 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.50-3.00 oz |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.83-0.95 lbs |
| Oil Type | SE-10Y or equivalent |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 169-176 °F |
| Pressure Test | 14-18 psi |
| Radiator Cap Pressure Relief | 14-18 psi |
| Thermostat Opening Temperature | 186-194 °F |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 38.0-46.0 psi |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 55.0 |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 54 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 37 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 79 ft-lbs |
| Brake Application | WITH FN3 (16 inch) CALIPER PR NOS. 1LH/1ZG |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 25 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 51 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 51 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 36 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 36 ft. lbs |
Prep Measure the diameter of each cylinder head bolt at point A and point B. Point A = 45.00 mm from thread end and point B = 50.00 mm from thread end. If either diameter is less than 11.3 mm (0.445 in), Do not reuse old bolts. Use new bolts coated with clean engine oil. Tighten all bolts to finger tight then continue on with the following procedure.
| 1 | 22.0.0 ft. lbs. | |
| 2 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 3 | 90 degrees | 90 degrees |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 57 | 18 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
| At 160,000 mi | Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect idle speed) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record for the Civic Hybrid shows the generation’s highest complaint and recall volume concentrated in 2006–2008, with complaints falling from 1,457 in 2006 to 166 in 2011 and TSBs declining from 107 to 51 over the same span. Against that arc, 2011 is the low point for owner complaints in the main 2004–2015 series, yet its nine recalls are higher than the eight recorded for both 2009 and 2010 and well above the four in 2012, so the lower complaint count does not translate into the lowest recall exposure. The 2011 model’s top complaint areas are Air Bags (38), Service Brakes (16), Unknown or Other (13), and Visibility/Wiper (9), with 21 crash-related and 5 fire-related complaints; the data does not specify root causes. While later years saw complaints rise again and investigations climb to three per year from 2012–2015, 2011 still carries a meaningful recall burden relative to its immediate neighbors. A buyer should treat a well-documented 2011 Civic Hybrid as a comparatively quiet year for complaints but verify that all recalls, especially those touching air-bag and brake systems, have been completed before purchasing.
All 166 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer…
Showing 5 of 51 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A21120B | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A21120B | 2022-01-29 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| A11-064 | 2020-12-22 | Structure | Service Bulletin - There's a gap between the A-pillar trim and the headliner. The… |
| A20-016 | 2020-03-10 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating… |
| 19-003-1 | 2019-08-13 | Air Bags | Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for… |
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3.4 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 39 city / 43 highway / 41 combined mpg.