2016 Honda Civic recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 5 2016 Honda Civic recalls, newest first
May 21, 2026Air Bags, SensorHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 to 2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019 to 2024 RDX, 2017 to 2020, 2022 to 2026 MDX, 2017 to 2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017 to 2022 Pilot, 2019 to 2021 Passport, 2018 to 2026 Odyssey, 2019 to 2022 Insight, 2019 to 2021 HRV, 2018 to 2020 Fit, 2020 to 2022 CRV Hybrid, 2017 to 2022 CRV, 2017 to 2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017 to 2021 Civic hatchback, 2016 to 2020 Civic coupe, 2016 to 2022 Civic, 2017 to 2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016 to 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.
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Dec 18, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline, DeliveryHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 to 2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CRV, HRV, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019 to 2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CRV Hybrid, 2018 to 2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015 to 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 21V215 and 20V314.
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Oct 11, 2016Parking BrakeHonda (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.
NHTSA campaign 16V725000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Jul 11, 2016Exterior LightingAmerican 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V526000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Feb 9, 2016Engine And Engine Cooling, EngineHonda (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.
NHTSA campaign 16V074000 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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FAQ
Does the 2016 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2016 Honda Civic. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2016 Honda Civic has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.