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2007 Honda Civic

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Civic years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Honda Civic are substantially higher than the model-year median of 183.5.

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Mileage at the reported incident

891 reports with mileage · 313 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

48 crash reports9 fire reports31 injury reports

Exterior Lighting complaints

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158,000 miles · Jan 2, 2021
EngineExterior LightingPower Train

THIS ALL HAPPEND WHEN I WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF, DASH LIGHTS FLICKER OFF AN ON CAR POWER TRAN JERKING THE ENGINE STALLS, AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, CHECK ENGIN LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GRARGE SINCE THIS HAPPEND 3 YEARS AGO IT NOW STARTS BUT ITS THROWING CODES …

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THIS ALL HAPPEND WHEN I WAS DRIVING 45 MPH AT NIGHT HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF, DASH LIGHTS FLICKER OFF AN ON CAR POWER TRAN JERKING THE ENGINE STALLS, AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING RESTARTED, CHECK ENGIN LIGHT CAME ON THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN THE GRARGE SINCE THIS HAPPEND 3 YEARS AGO IT NOW STARTS BUT ITS THROWING CODES CHECK ENGIN LIGHT STILL ON . AFTER CAR WARMS UP THESE SAME SYMPTOMS START TO HAPPEN CODES FOR POWERTRAN CONTROL MODUL COMPUTER AND IMA SYSTEM THIS ALL HAPPEND SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNNING .

NHTSA ODI #11386099

Mileage unknown · Aug 30, 2017
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED YELLOW, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA, LOCATED AT 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429; (612) 424-7830) WHERE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED YELLOW, WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO DRIVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA, LOCATED AT 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD, BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429; (612) 424-7830) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT LENSES NEEDED TO BE CLEANED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-999-5901 AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS UNDER THE VIN. CASE NUMBER: 1132731 WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ODI #11020545

50,000 miles · Mar 2, 2017
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ONLY ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS LOW AND FAILED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LED LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING MULTIPLE TIMES AND AT MULTIPLE SPEEDS, THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ONLY ILLUMINATED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS LOW AND FAILED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE ROSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LED LIGHT FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

NHTSA ODI #10958283

80,000 miles · Dec 27, 2016
Exterior Lighting

THE CENTER THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FAILS REPEATEDLY. IT IS AN LED LIGHT AND SAFETY FACTOR. I AM ON MY 3RD LIGHT ON A 2007 MODEL. FIRST REPLACED IN DEC. 2010, AND AGAIN ON DEC. 2016 AN LED LIGHT SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THEN THAT.

NHTSA ODI #10937615

Mileage unknown · Jul 21, 2016
Air BagsExterior LightingFuel/propulsion System

DEALER COMPLAINT: LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD. BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 PH: (763) 331-6800 RECALLS: TAKATA AIR BAGS AND FOLLOWING RECALLS LISTED. NO INCIDENT YET! I HAVE REPEATEDLY CHECKED WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN ONE EXCUSE AFTER ANOTHER. I HAVE ALW…

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DEALER COMPLAINT: LUTHER BROOKDALE HONDA 6800 BROOKLYN BLVD. BROOKLYN CENTER, MN 55429 PH: (763) 331-6800 RECALLS: TAKATA AIR BAGS AND FOLLOWING RECALLS LISTED. NO INCIDENT YET! I HAVE REPEATEDLY CHECKED WITH THE DEALER ABOUT THE TAKATA AIRBAG RECALL AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN ONE EXCUSE AFTER ANOTHER. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN TOLD THEY WOULD NOTIFY ME. I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING RECALLS. I WANT THESE ITEM FIXED. MY CAR IS A HONDA CIVIC 2007 BUT I ONLY HAVE 64000 MILES ON MY CAR. REGARDING : CNG FUEL TANK THERMAL INSULATOR - NEVER NOTIFIED EXTERIOR LIGHTING - NEVER NOTIFIED HYDRAULIC SERVICE BRAKES - NEVER NOTIFIED WHILE CHECKING ON THE STATUS OF THE AIR BAGS I DISCOVERED THE AFOREMENTIONED ITEMS. NOTE: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED INFORMATION DOES NOT APPLY IN MY CASE. I HAVE NOT HAD A RELATED INCIDENT WITH MY CARE. I HAVE USED TODAYS DATE TO GET THIS DOCUMENTATION TO YOU AND HOPEFULLY RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF UNRESOLVED "RECALL" SERVICE.

NHTSA ODI #10887398

100,000 miles · Nov 4, 2015
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT BULB WAS CHANGED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE AND NOTIFIED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT ILLUMINATING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHT BULB WAS CHANGED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #10788337

100,000 miles · Aug 25, 2015
Exterior LightingPower Train

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. IN ADDITION, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V402000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THE SHIFT LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. IN ADDITION, THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V402000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

NHTSA ODI #10759290

91,579 miles · Nov 3, 2013
Exterior LightingCrash

I AM ONLY ENTERING LIGHTING ON THIS COMPLAINT. IT IS NOW APPARENT TO ME THAT MOST 2007 HONDA CIVIC SEDANS SUFFER FROM FAILURE OF THE THIRD (HIGH MOUNTED) BRAKE LIGHT. THIS LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WORKING AT TIME THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION. I ALSO OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN THAT HAS T…

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I AM ONLY ENTERING LIGHTING ON THIS COMPLAINT. IT IS NOW APPARENT TO ME THAT MOST 2007 HONDA CIVIC SEDANS SUFFER FROM FAILURE OF THE THIRD (HIGH MOUNTED) BRAKE LIGHT. THIS LIGHT WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND MAY NOT HAVE BEEN WORKING AT TIME THAT I WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR-END COLLISION. I ALSO OWN A 2006 HONDA CIVIC SEDAN THAT HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IN MY DAY TO DAY DRIVING, I HAVE NOTICED THAT MOST OTHER HONDA CIVIC SEDANS ALSO SUFFER FROM FAILURE OF THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT COMPROMISES SAFETY AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10550677

130,000 miles · Sep 19, 2013
Electrical SystemExterior Lighting

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE 'EQUIPMENT INSPECTION' WAS INFORMED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WAS 'BURNED OUT'. AS THIS IS A MULTI-LIGHT LED, THE PROBABILITY OF THE ALL THE LED TO HAVE FAILED WAS SUSPICIOUS. DEALER REP WAS VERY SURE ENTIRE UNIT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND QUOTED A PRICE OF NEARLY $200 FOR REPAIR OF A PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIP…

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DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE 'EQUIPMENT INSPECTION' WAS INFORMED THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WAS 'BURNED OUT'. AS THIS IS A MULTI-LIGHT LED, THE PROBABILITY OF THE ALL THE LED TO HAVE FAILED WAS SUSPICIOUS. DEALER REP WAS VERY SURE ENTIRE UNIT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND QUOTED A PRICE OF NEARLY $200 FOR REPAIR OF A PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT. DEFERRED REPAIR TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A EXTREMELY COMMON OCCURRENCE ON 2007 AND LATER CIVICS. PROBLEM IS NOT THE LED BUT THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE ASSEMBLY WHICH FAIL FREQUENTLY. AS THIS IS A DESIGN DEFICIENCY IN A PIECE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT, ONE WOULD EXPECT A RECALL TO CORRECT. APPARENTLY AS THE PROBLEM REQUIRES 'IMMEDIATE' REPAIR IN MOST STATES WITH ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTIONS, IT HAS NOT GARNERED SUFFICIENT TRACTION WITH NHTSA TO WARRANT ACTION. (NOTE: ACTUAL FAIL DATE/MILEAGE IS UNKNOWN). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10544503

45,000 miles · Oct 13, 2012
Exterior Lighting

MY LOWBEAMS ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES, THEY ARE FINE. MY RUNNING/FOG LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND HIGH BEAMS ALL WORK. IT SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE RECALL THE DEALER HAS FOR THE PREVIOUS GENERATIONS OF MY CAR FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.AHM-OWNERLINK.COM/DOCUMENTUM/RECALL_PRESS%2FRECALL_PRESS_RELEASE_0000060.PDF. …

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MY LOWBEAMS ALL OF A SUDDEN STOPPED WORKING. I CHECKED THE FUSES, THEY ARE FINE. MY RUNNING/FOG LIGHTS, BLINKERS, AND HIGH BEAMS ALL WORK. IT SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE RECALL THE DEALER HAS FOR THE PREVIOUS GENERATIONS OF MY CAR FOUND HERE: HTTPS://WWW.AHM-OWNERLINK.COM/DOCUMENTUM/RECALL_PRESS%2FRECALL_PRESS_RELEASE_0000060.PDF. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10480029

Official recalls

9

19V502000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jun 27, 2019

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 GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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 service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

19V378000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 16, 2019

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

18V268000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Apr 26, 2018

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

17V545000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Aug 31, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

17V030000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

Jan 10, 2017

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

16V346000 · Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

May 24, 2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

07V512000 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly

Nov 1, 2007

ON CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES, IN THE EVENT OF A SEVERE INTERIOR FIRE IN THE AREA OF THE REAR SEAT, THE CNG TANK MAY BE HEATED UNEVENLY, PREVENTING THE PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FROM VENTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TANK AS DESIGNED.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A TANK RUPTURE, EXPLOSION, AND EJECTION OF THE TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEAT INSULATOR MATERIAL TO THE REAR SEAT BACK. AN INTERIM OWNER LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 26, 2007. WHEN PARTS ARE AVAILABLE, OWNERS WILL BE RENOTIFIED ASKING THEM TO BRING IN THEIR VEHICLE FOR REPAIR. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

07V399000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring

Sep 5, 2007

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR HOUSING USES AN O-RING SEAL TO PREVENT LEAKAGE TO OR FROM THE WHEEL BEARING. IF ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAL PROPERLY ALLOWING WATER TO ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BEARING, ESPECIALLY IN AREAS WHERE USE OF ROAD SALT IS PREVALENT. IF THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO DRIVE WITH THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE WHEEL BEARING TO BECOME LOOSE, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE BEARING TO FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE A WHEEL TO FALL OFF OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR ABS SENSORS AND WHEEL BEARINGS FOR DAMAGED PARTS AND REPLACE THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

07V402000 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch

Sep 5, 2007

ON CERTAIN SEDAN AND HYBRID (CNG) VEHICLES, DURING ASSEMBLY, THE TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN OVER-LUBRICATED WITH SILICONE GREASE. OVER TIME, SOME OF THIS EXTRA GREASE MAY DRIP ON THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CAUSING THE SWITCH TO FAIL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: FAILURE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS AND AN INCREASED RISK THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE STRUCK IN THE REAR. IN ADDITION, A FAILED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH COULD PREVENT SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION FROM THE PARK POSITION (VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION).

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH AND INSTALL A PROTECTIVE COVER OVERTHE SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

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NHTSA investigations

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