Despite the fact that there are various methods for the evaluation of self-healing performance in coatings, there are still no standard and established methods for these assessments. This article reviewed the characterization methods for evaluating the self-healing behavior in polymeric coatings and highlighted the significant benefits and drawbacks of each method. Reading tip: Functional CoatingsThe European Coatings Tech Report “EC Tech Report Functional Coatings” gives you an up-to-date bundle on automotive coatings with articles, videos and other handpicked content. Accordingly, all the methods assessing self-healing performance and self-healing efficiency in polymeric coatings that have been utilized in the most recent studies are described. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the characterization methods used in evaluating self-healing in polymeric coatings.