Honda Civic recalls

On affected vehicles the alloy steel bushes may be missing in all five positions of the alloy wheel. This may result in the wheel nuts falling off or in the worst-case scenario wheel detachment.

Fix: Inspect the wheels for the presence of bush and replace wheel(s) in case of missing bushes.

• CIVIC: 11,169 vehicles · built 7 Feb 2017 to 14 May 2018
• CIVIC: 7,803 vehicles · built 21 May 2018 to 30 Apr 2019
• CIVIC: 2,513 vehicles · built 22 May 2019 to 26 Sep 2019
• CIVIC: 2,643 vehicles · built 8 Oct 2019 to 8 Jul 2020
• CIVIC: 1,902 vehicles · built 7 Aug 2020 to 29 Jun 2021
• CIVIC: 5,104 vehicles · built 16 Jan 2017 to 11 May 2018
• CIVIC: 3,354 vehicles · built 16 May 2018 to 2 May 2019
• CIVIC: 2,049 vehicles · built 20 May 2019 to 26 Sep 2019
• CIVIC: 916 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2019 to 10 Jul 2020
• CIVIC: 2,646 vehicles · built 7 Aug 2020 to 9 Jul 2021
• CIVIC: 4,613 vehicles · built 4 Jan 2018 to 23 May 2019
• CIVIC: 240 vehicles · built 5 Aug 2018 to 19 Sep 2019
• CIVIC: 1,200 vehicles · built 14 Oct 2019 to 14 Jul 2020

On affected vehicles the Hybrid HV battery may develop a fault where battery electrolyte leakage occurs that may result in a vehicle fire in a worst-case scenario.

Fix: Replace the Hybrid HV battery with a modified component.

40 vehicles · built 3 Jun 2022 to 6 Jan 2023

The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

Fix: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

42,435 vehicles

Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.

Fix: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

21,313 vehicles · built 18 Sep 2017 to 17 Mar 2020

The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

Fix: Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

50,823 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2015 to 23 May 2018

Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.

Fix: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.

43 vehicles · built 17 Dec 2003 to 9 Nov 2011

Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.

Fix: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.

8 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2007 to 21 May 2014

Driver air bag may not ignite correctly.

Fix: Replace the drivers air bag assembly.

9 vehicles · built 10 Jul 2000 to 25 Jul 2007

The front seat back pad mould (seat back cushion) and side airbag (SAB) are fitted to the seat back frame. The SAB is fitted underneath the pad mould and the pad mould has been designed with a slit that allows the SAB to deploy from underneath the pad mould. Seat back pad moulds that were supplied for after-sales use were not manufactured correctly; the slit process was not completed. When a front seat pad without the slit is assembled to the car it may block SAB deployment and may not satisfy occupant protection performance which is a non-conformance to side impact regulation.

Fix: Registered owners of affected vehicles will receive a notification letter that will ask them to take their vehicles to a dealership or authorised repairer for a free repair. The technician will carry out inspection to verify the condition of the front seat back pad mould and will replace the pad mould and if necessary the seat heater element and seat back cover.

• CIVIC: 8 vehicles · built 20 Sep 2016 to 13 Sep 2017
• CIVIC: 8 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2017 to 31 Jul 2017

The propellant used in the air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator and airbag.

13,272 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2009 to 28 Jul 2010

Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.

22,805 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2008 to 4 Jan 2010

Due to a manufacturing a check valve in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator not operate correctly.The anti lock braking may not operate correctly resulting in possible wheel lock under anti lock braking operation. In addition the City Brake Active system (CTBA) may not operate as intended.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator

769 vehicles · built 29 Feb 2016 to 31 Mar 2016

In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger front air bag module.

46,444 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2005 to 31 Dec 2008

A filter in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator may break and foul one of the one-way check valves in the modulator. If the check valve does not operate correctly the vehicle stability control (using brake pressure) will not operate correctly. In some driving conditions the vehicle stability system may not be able to control the vehicle as intended and this may result in a skid or loss of vehicle control. The braking system does not lose function.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the VSA modulator.

97 vehicles · built 12 Apr 2016 to 18 Apr 2016

Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.

252,174 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2004 to 20 May 2015

Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passenger�s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passenger�s airbag module with a new one.

242,653 vehicles · built 25 Dec 2003 to 29 Dec 2008

Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace the drivers airbag module.

121,686 vehicles

The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

31,135 vehicles · built 2 Jan 2003 to 27 Dec 2003

The drivers front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure. If an affected airbag deploys the increased internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the inflator inside the drivers airbag module with a new one.

12,723 vehicles · built 10 Jun 2003 to 2 Sep 2004

The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 28 Feb 2003 to 7 Aug 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 20 Nov 2001 to 8 Aug 2002
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 4 Sep 2002 to 4 Sep 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 14 Nov 2002 to 14 Apr 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 25 Mar 2003 to 26 Apr 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 25 Oct 2001 to 28 Aug 2002
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 21 Mar 2002 to 14 Jan 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 19 Nov 2001 to 8 Aug 2002
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 18 Mar 2003 to 1 Aug 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2003 to 5 Mar 2003
• CIVIC: 60,365 vehicles · built 21 Aug 2002 to 10 Apr 2003

Due to a software issue it could be possible to start the engine when the vehicle is in gear and the clutch is not depressed.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install new software.

244 vehicles · built 27 Oct 2011 to 4 Sep 2012

In rare circumstances the gear indicator may display neutral when the gearbox is in reverse gear. If this happens the vehicle may reverse unexpectedly and cause an incident.

Fix: Recall vehicles likely to be affected to correct the unit software and inspect the reverse shift holder for deformation. Where necessary the reverse shift piece and shift holder will be replaced.

14,310 vehicles

Incorrect positioning of the engine bay wiring harness under the engine mounting bracket could result in damage to the harness leading to a short circuit or in the worst case a fire.

Fix: Inspection of the wiring harness. If damaged harness is to be replaced

13,183 vehicles · built 7 Dec 2006 to 28 Sep 2010

It is possible that a diode within the DC converter of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system became damaged during initial testing. Over time the diode could deteriorate and eventually fail causing a short circuit within the IMA system which results in the 100amp fuse blowing. A melted fuse will result in the engine stalling and the engine cannot be restarted. There will not be any noticeable symptoms prior to the engine stalling.

Fix: The dealer will replace the DC converter with a new one.

583 vehicles · built 14 Dec 2005 to 23 Oct 2006

The combustion rate of the airbag propellant may be too fast causing excessive internal pressure in the inflator during airbag deployment. In an extreme case the inflator casing may rupture leading to a scattering of metal fragments.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the front passenger airbag assembly.

132 vehicles · built 30 Nov 2000 to 15 Oct 2001

The footbrake pedal is connected to the master cylinder via the brake pedal pin. It is possible that the retaining clip/locking pin that locks the footbrake pedal pin may not have been installed. If this is the case it is possible that the brake pedal pin may become detached. This will result in an increase in pedal travel and a corresponding increase in stopping distance.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicle and check for presence of retaining clip/locking pin. If found to be missing a new clip/pin will be installed.

5,376 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2010 to 6 Apr 2010

On affected vehicles the handbrake ratchet tooth dimensions are incorrect resulting in a mismatch and incorrect engagement between pawl and ratchet teeth. Consequently the handbrake lever may disengage

Fix: Recall affected vehicles check date stamp on lever and if marked 200709 replace handbrake lever

889 vehicles · built 17 Aug 2009 to 20 Aug 2009

Parking brake assy; guide plates may separate allowing parking brake cable to move within the guide plates resulting in excess travel at lever and incorrect tension in cables.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake lever assembly.

157 vehicles · built 4 Jun 2008 to 17 Jun 2008

It has been identified that; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake assembly replaced.

78,524 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2005 to 12 Oct 2007

It has been identified that the brake lights may not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed. Additionally it may not be possible for the driver to release the gear selector from the park(P) position.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the brake light switch replaced additionally a new block connector will be fitted which has additional protection against ingress of foreign substances.

601 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2005 to 31 Jul 2006

It has been established that when the rear seat is occupied the deformation of the seat back may cause a brief interference between a protection plate and an electrical connector. This can result in the main fuse blowing causing the engine to cut out.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have an additional plastic cover placed over the subject electrical connector.

569 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2005 to 11 Sep 2005

The electrical power steering warning lamp may illuminate and power assistance to the steering will be lost. The driver will not experience any symptoms prior to the failure.

Fix: The electric power steering control unit will be tested and replaced as necessary

8,872 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2005 to 1 Feb 2006

It has been identified that the engine may fail to start or may stall and fail to restart. This situation is caused by the presence of water residue from the tank testing procedure being left on the fuel pump wiring connector block. This situation can result in electrolytic corrosion of the connector terminals which may then break thus interrupting the electrical supply to the fuel pump with subsequent loss of fuel pressure.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will be checked for the presence of corrosion and or water on the fuel pump connector block. Should this situation be found the fuel pump assembly will be replaced.

3,038 vehicles · built 2 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2006

Dipped beam headlights may malfunction either when switched on or during driving.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the headlight switch with a modified part. Additionally the terminal for dipped beam operation within the wiring harness will also be changed in order to rectify any heat damage that may have occurred.

44,055 vehicles · built 8 Jun 2001 to 20 Dec 2001

It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.

Fix: Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.

288 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2003 to 12 Mar 2003

Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

Fix: Fit a new ignition switch.

53,175 vehicles

The screw clips on the filler tube connecting the fuel filler pipe to the fuel tank may not be correctly installed. The tube may not therefore be securely fixed to the tank and/or pipe. This could permit fuel to leak from the tank in the event of a severe rear end impact.

Fix: Affected vehicles are being recalled to check for correct installation of the fuel filler tube clips. Any clip not properly installed will be retorqued correctly.

4,601 vehicles

There is a possibility that the brake pedal lock pin which ensures a positive connection of the brake pedal to the braking system may be incorrectly installed. In such cases it is possible that excessive free play in the brake pedal can occur leading to incorrect brake pedal operation. The clutch may also be similarly affected.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles to check for correct installation of the lock pins. If either lock pin is not correctly installed the pin will be re-installed correctly.

3,694 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2000 to 24 Apr 2001

There is a possibility that the rear suspension lower arm bolt could break due to improper heat treatment. Vehicle handling and control would be reduced.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace lower arm suspension bolts with quality assured type.

2,327 vehicles · built 10 Mar 1999 to 19 Oct 1999

Under certain hard braking conditions the PCV (Proportion Control Valve) setting allows inappropriate brake force to be applied to the rear wheels. In these circumstances this may cause locking of the rear wheels leading to possible vehicle instability.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace PCV with a modified unit.

12,711 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1999 to 31 Dec 2000