NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Electrical System complaints
119 reportsClear category filter11,158 miles · Jun 9, 2017
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE FOR A FEW MOMENTS. AFTER THE LIGHT WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INFORMATION CENTER IN THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY FLICKER AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDIC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE FOR A FEW MOMENTS. AFTER THE LIGHT WENT OUT, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE INFORMATION CENTER IN THE VEHICLE WOULD RANDOMLY FLICKER AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS SOFTWARE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,158.
NHTSA ODI #10994168
Mileage unknown · Jun 7, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper
SIR/MA'AM, I WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS SOMEWHAT SAFETY PROBLEM THAT MANY CIVIC HAVE. HONDA CIVIC HAS A CENTER TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS RADIO, TEMPERATURE AND IMPORTANTLY SHOWS REAR VIEW CAMERA AND RIGHT SIDE CAMERA. TODAY THE CENTER SCREEN DIDN'T EVEN TURN ON AND WASN'T ABLE TO SEE AN OBJECT REAR AND UNDERNEATH OF MY CAR DUE TO TH…
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SIR/MA'AM, I WOULD LIKE TO ADDRESS SOMEWHAT SAFETY PROBLEM THAT MANY CIVIC HAVE. HONDA CIVIC HAS A CENTER TOUCH SCREEN THAT CONTROLS RADIO, TEMPERATURE AND IMPORTANTLY SHOWS REAR VIEW CAMERA AND RIGHT SIDE CAMERA. TODAY THE CENTER SCREEN DIDN'T EVEN TURN ON AND WASN'T ABLE TO SEE AN OBJECT REAR AND UNDERNEATH OF MY CAR DUE TO THE SCREEN NOT TURNED ON. IT IS KNOWN ISSUE FOR CIVIC COMMUNITY. I WISH THAT NHTSA TAKE A LOOK INTO THIS ISSUES.
NHTSA ODI #10993845
14,000 miles · Apr 27, 2017
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemService Brakes
THE AC HAS WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST OCCASION WAS DUE TO THE SYSTEM NEEDING TO BE RECHARGED. THE SECOND BEING A HOSE WAS NOT CONNECTED CORRECTLY. THE BACK TWEETER SPEAKERS WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 3 AUDIO UPDATES NEEDED TO BE DONE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. THERE W…
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THE AC HAS WENT OUT ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE FIRST OCCASION WAS DUE TO THE SYSTEM NEEDING TO BE RECHARGED. THE SECOND BEING A HOSE WAS NOT CONNECTED CORRECTLY. THE BACK TWEETER SPEAKERS WENT OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. 3 AUDIO UPDATES NEEDED TO BE DONE. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING AND THE CAR STARTED SHAKING. THERE WAS NO BRAKES OR POWER STEERING AT THIS TIME. DIFFERENT CODES STARTED LIGHTING UP THE DASH. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR STOPPED AND OFF THE ROAD INTO THE DITCH AREA. IT IS CURRENTLY AT HONDA.
NHTSA ODI #10981086
34,000 miles · Apr 19, 2017
Electrical SystemParking Brake
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SOY BASE WIRING HARNESS HAD BEEN EATEN THROUGH BY RODENTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. TH…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SOY BASE WIRING HARNESS HAD BEEN EATEN THROUGH BY RODENTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
NHTSA ODI #10979282
Mileage unknown · Feb 21, 2017
Electrical System
BATTERY DIED IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITION IN AUSTIN TX ON 2/20/17. EVEY ELECTRICAL OPERATION WAS DISABLED. BY JUMP STARTING THE CAR, THE BATTERY WAS TESTED AT AUTO PARTS SHOP AUTOZONE. THE AUSTZONE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE BATTERY WAS NOT HOLDING THE CHARGE.
NHTSA ODI #10955725
5 miles · Jan 26, 2017
Electrical SystemService Brakes
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON CITY STREETS THE (BRAKE HOLD) LIGHT TURNS ON THEN IT BRAKES THE VEHICLE ON ITS OWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TURNS ON THE (HOLD) LIGHT . IN ORDER TO CONTINUE DRIVING I NEED TO RESTART THE ENGINE BACK ON. THIS HAS 3 TIMES ALREADY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10947841
6,700 miles · Jan 9, 2017
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING.
NHTSA ODI #10943993
Mileage unknown · Jan 9, 2017
Electrical SystemService Brakes, Hydraulic
2016 HONDA CIVIC. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO BRAKE SYSTEM AND SOFTWARE FAILURES FOUR DAYS AFTER OWNING THE VEHICLE. *SMD
NHTSA ODI #10939428
Mileage unknown · Dec 29, 2016
Electrical SystemPower TrainService Brakes
I AM STILL HAVING BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES AND NOT ALLOWING ME TO GEAR AND DRIVE! SINCE LETTER FOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER, WHICH ALREADY SET APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP TO REPROGRAM OR REBOOT SYSTEM THEY STATED WOULD TAKE CARE OF,I HAVE BEEN BACK TWICE AFTER THAT. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE WARNING EXCLAMATION LIGHT FLASHING AND WAS TOL…
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I AM STILL HAVING BRAKE SYSTEM ISSUES AND NOT ALLOWING ME TO GEAR AND DRIVE! SINCE LETTER FOR RECALL IN NOVEMBER, WHICH ALREADY SET APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP TO REPROGRAM OR REBOOT SYSTEM THEY STATED WOULD TAKE CARE OF,I HAVE BEEN BACK TWICE AFTER THAT. I ALSO HAVE ISSUES WITH THE WARNING EXCLAMATION LIGHT FLASHING AND WAS TOLD ALL'S FINE THE NEW CARS ARE SENSITIVE WHEN TAKE. MY BLUETOOTH CONNECT ACTS UP ALL TIME WHERE NOT EVEN BEING ABLE TO USE AMENITIES PAYING FOR WITH CAR.I'M PISSED BECAUSE NOW OUTSIDE MOVIE THEATER WITH KIDS AND STUCK AGAIN BREAK LOCKED. BEYOND A LITTLE INCONVENIENCE NOW. I HAVE NEVER HAD A BAD EXPERIENCE WITH HONDA UNTIL GOT THIS 2016 HONDA CIVIC *TR
NHTSA ODI #10938661
11,000 miles · Nov 16, 2016
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CIVIC. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE, POWER STEERING, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SOMETHING UNDER THE VEHICLE WAS CHEWING THE WIRES AND THEY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
NHTSA ODI #10926432
Official recalls
5May 21, 2026
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
Dec 18, 2023
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Oct 11, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Jul 11, 2016
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."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Feb 9, 2016
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.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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