Recalls & Defects For 2017 Honda Civic

Recalls & Defects

Report Receipt Date: 04/26/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v266000

Summary
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."

Consequence
If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Remedy
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 09/27/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v663000

Summary
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.

Consequence
The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 11/09/2017
NHTSA Campaign: 17v706000

Summary
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.

Consequence
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.

Remedy
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Report Receipt Date: 11/16/2018
NHTSA Campaign: 18v817000

Summary
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."

Consequence
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Remedy
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.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the information provided by the NHTSA.