2016 Honda CIVIC Recalls

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.

4 Recalls
2016 Model Year
Affected: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, PARKING BRAKE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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4 Recall Campaigns — 2016 Honda CIVIC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Campaign #16V526000 · 11/07/2016
Issue

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."

Risk

If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

PARKING BRAKE
Campaign #16V725000 · 11/10/2016
Issue

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.

Risk

If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Campaign #16V074000 · 09/02/2016
Issue

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.

Risk

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.

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.

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE
Campaign #23V858000 · 18/12/2023
Issue

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.

Risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database

About 2016 Honda CIVIC Recalls

The 2016 Honda CIVIC has 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include EXTERIOR LIGHTING, PARKING BRAKE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Honda dealership.

If you own a 2016 Honda CIVIC, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Honda. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.

To get your 2016 Honda CIVIC recall repaired, contact your nearest Honda dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.

The Honda CIVIC has a total of 51 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Honda CIVIC recalls →

2016 Honda CIVIC Recall FAQs

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda CIVIC have?

The 2016 Honda CIVIC has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.

What parts are affected by the 2016 Honda CIVIC recalls?

The 2016 Honda CIVIC recalls affect the following components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, PARKING BRAKE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE.

Are 2016 Honda CIVIC recall repairs free?

Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Honda dealership with your recall campaign number.

How do I check if my 2016 Honda CIVIC has an open recall?

Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.