Honda Civic 2016–2021
10th generation · FC (sedan) / FK (hatchback, Type R FK8)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20264,037 complaints, 1,475 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 1,475
- Median of reported failures
- 25,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Steering (27.2%)
- Recalls
- 14
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On this generation, 35% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 12 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000.
Figure 1 · Honda Civic 2016–2021 · 1,475 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 291 complaints.
- First 12,000 miles — 35% of all failures
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 7 complaints (0.5%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 750
- 25%
- 7,000
- Median
- 25,000
- 75%
- 47,466
- 90%
- 75,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 291 | 19.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 153 | 10.4% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 125 | 8.5% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 83 | 5.6% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 73 | 4.9% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 86 | 5.8% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 99 | 6.7% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 79 | 5.4% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 77 | 5.2% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 68 | 4.6% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 49 | 3.3% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 54 | 3.7% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 51 | 3.5% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 19 | 1.3% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 22 | 1.5% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 20 | 1.4% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 11 | 0.7% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 18 | 1.2% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 9 | 0.6% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 16 | 1.1% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 10 | 0.7% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 8 | 0.5% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 2 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 7 | 0.5% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 4,037 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016–2021 Honda Civic, and 1,475 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
35% of complaints that record mileage fall within the first 12,000 miles, against 12 reports per 1,000 miles between 20,000 and 80,000. Failures clustered that early usually indicate a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear.
The most-reported areas are the steering (27.2% of complaints, typically around 42,000 miles), problems owners could not categorise (15.8% of complaints, typically around 31,000 miles), the electrical system (9.0% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles).
14 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2016–2021 Honda Civic last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2016–2021 Honda Civic were filed by 25,000 miles and 90% by 75,000 miles — figures drawn from 1,475 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
7 reports (0.5%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Civic reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2016–2021 Civic: the 3-minute check
Generated from 1,475 mileage-tagged complaints, 14 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 14 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Ask for visibility/wiper repair records. This area fails at a median of 12,000 miles — on any car this age it already happened or never will; the question is whether it was fixed under warranty.
- Check engine (1.5l turbo) on 2016–2018 (1.5L turbo) cars. Fuel dilution of engine oil - unburned gasoline accumulates in the crankcase on short trips in cold weather, raising oil level, thinning viscosity and producing a fuel smell. Honda extended powertrain warranty coverage…
- Check fuel pump on 2019–2020 cars. Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller can crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall without warning; NHTSA recall covering 2019-2020 vehicles.
- Check air conditioning on 2016–2018 cars. A/C condenser leaks causing loss of cooling; subject of extended warranty coverage and litigation.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, an early-failure pattern is comparatively good news on a used example: 35% of the reported failures occur in the first 12,000 miles, which on a car of this age means they have already happened or they were never going to. Service history matters more than mileage here.
On inspection, the steering and problems owners could not categorise are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. Problems owners could not categorise in particular shows a median failure mileage of 31,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Honda Civic 2016–2021
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Fuel and propulsion system238 reports14,0002,500–30,000Fuel and propulsion system: 238 reports, median 14,000 miles, middle half 2,500 to 30,000 miles.
- Brakes206 reports15,0005,500–40,000Brakes: 206 reports, median 15,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 40,000 miles.
- Electrical system364 reports18,0004,500–40,000Electrical system: 364 reports, median 18,000 miles, middle half 4,500 to 40,000 miles.
- Engine263 reports19,0005,500–43,000Engine: 263 reports, median 19,000 miles, middle half 5,500 to 43,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise639 reports31,0007,500–48,000Problems owners could not categorise: 639 reports, median 31,000 miles, middle half 7,500 to 48,000 miles.
- Steering1,098 reports42,00024,000–60,000Steering: 1,098 reports, median 42,000 miles, middle half 24,000 to 60,000 miles.
- Fuel system168 reports57,00036,000–95,000Fuel system: 168 reports, median 57,000 miles, middle half 36,000 to 95,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1,098 | 27.2% | 42,000 | 24,000–60,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 639 | 15.8% | 31,000 | 7,500–48,000 |
| Electrical system | 364 | 9.0% | 18,000 | 4,500–40,000 |
| Engine | 263 | 6.5% | 19,000 | 5,500–43,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 238 | 5.9% | 14,000 | 2,500–30,000 |
| Brakes | 206 | 5.1% | 15,000 | 5,500–40,000 |
| Fuel system | 168 | 4.2% | 57,000 | 36,000–95,000 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 151 | 3.7% | 16,000 | 9,500–24,000 |
| Transmission and driveline | 125 | 3.1% | 15,000 | 5,500–44,000 |
| Body structure | 124 | 3.1% | 13,000 | 5,500–30,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Honda Civic 2016–2021 · 1,475 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 84% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 94% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 97% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 100%: the remaining 0.5% of reports (7) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
84% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 42,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 31,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 18,000 mi
- Engine — median 19,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 14,000 mi
- Brakes — median 15,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Fuel system — middle half 36,000–95,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
94% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 42,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 31,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 18,000 mi
- Engine — median 19,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 14,000 mi
- Brakes — median 15,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Fuel system — middle half 36,000–95,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
97% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Steering — median 42,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 31,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 18,000 mi
- Engine — median 19,000 mi
- Fuel and propulsion system — median 14,000 mi
- Brakes — median 15,000 mi
- Fuel system — median 57,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 25,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The steering accounts for 27.2% of complaints (1,098 reports, 254 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 42,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 24,000 and 60,000 miles.
A single system taking 27.2% of all complaints is a concentration worth noting. It means that for this generation, most of what owners reported came back to one area of the car rather than being distributed across many small faults.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 15.8% of complaints (639 reports, 217 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 31,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 7,500 and 48,000 miles.
The electrical system accounts for 9.0% of complaints (364 reports, 163 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 18,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 4,500 and 40,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 6.5% of complaints (263 reports, 137 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 19,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 43,000 miles.
The fuel and propulsion system accounts for 5.9% of complaints (238 reports, 46 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 14,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 2,500 and 30,000 miles.
The brakes account for 5.1% of complaints (206 reports, 120 of them with a mileage figure), and they fail early — a median of 15,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 5,500 and 40,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2016 model year drew the most — 1,363 complaints — while 2021 drew the fewest at 205. The median year sits at 649.
That makes 2016 an outlier: roughly 2.1 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 14 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around the fuel system (3), the airbag system (2), equipment (2). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 4,037 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 195 (4.8%)
- Fires
- 32
- Injury reports
- 96
- Fatality reports
- 1
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Engine (1.5l Turbo) 2016–2018 (1.5L turbo)
Fuel dilution of engine oil - unburned gasoline accumulates in the crankcase on short trips in cold weather, raising oil level, thinning viscosity and producing a fuel smell. Honda extended powertrain warranty coverage to 6 years with no mileage limit on affected cars and issued software and HVAC calibration updates.
Fuel Pump 2019–2020
Denso low-pressure fuel pump impeller can crack and deform, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall without warning; NHTSA recall covering 2019-2020 vehicles.
Air Conditioning 2016–2018
A/C condenser leaks causing loss of cooling; subject of extended warranty coverage and litigation.
Electrical 2016–2018
Parasitic 12V battery drain producing repeat no-start conditions, addressed through software updates.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1,363 | 651 |
| 2017 | 763 | 328 |
| 2018 | 874 | 268 |
| 2019 | 535 | 142 |
| 2020 | 297 | 66 |
| 2021 | 205 | 20 |
Recalls (14) — is your car included?
Jul 2026 · 2016–2021 · Air BagsAir bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
What can happen. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Mar 2024 · 2016–2021 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Mar 2024 · 2020–2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
What can happen. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
Aug 2023 · 2020–2021 · Service Brakes, HydraulicBrake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot, and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles. The tie rod fastener that connects the brake booster and the brake master cylinder may have been improperly assembled during manufacturing, which can cause the brake master cylinder to separate from the booster assembly.
What can happen. Brake master cylinder separation can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake booster assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are VEU, AEV, and ZET.
May 2021 · 2019–2020 · Fuel System, GasolineFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What can happen. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Jul 2020 · 2018–2019 · Fuel System, GasolineIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What can happen. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Jan 2019 · 2017–2018 · EquipmentIf the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
What can happen. If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Nov 2018 · 2017–2018 · SteeringThe unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.
What can happen. The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.
Aug 2018 · 2018 · EquipmentIf the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.
What can happen. If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.
Jun 2018 · 2017 · SeatsIf the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
What can happen. If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
Dec 2017 · 2017 · Power TrainThe improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.
What can happen. The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.
Nov 2016 · 2016 · Parking BrakeIf the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
What can happen. If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
Aug 2016 · 2016 · Exterior LightingIf a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing…
The defect. American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
What can happen. If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
Mar 2016 · 2016 · Engine and Engine CoolingIf a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and…
The defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic vehicles manufactured September 22, 2015, to February 3, 2016 and equipped with 2.0L engines. The affected vehicles have engines with piston assemblies that may have been manufactured without a piston wrist pin circlip or with an incorrectly installed piston wrist pin circlip.
What can happen. If a circlip is missing or incorrectly installed, the piston wrist pin may not be secure and may drift and damage the engine cylinder causing the engine to seize, and increasing the risk of a crash or a fire.
The free fix. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the piston assemblies and damaged engine components, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are expected to be available in the Summer of 2016. Owners were mailed an interim notification beginning March 31, 2016, and will be mailed a second notice when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JX9.
What owners reported
Takata recall. I've had this car for 3 yrs. The problem with it is that, when i come to a stop while driving it doesn't wanna take off. It hesitates for about 30 sec. The problem is that its dangerous when i turn left it stays in the middle of the st and i can get hit. At one point i had to put it in emergency lights…
2016 · Engine
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