2018 Honda Civic Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2018 Honda Civic?
The NHTSA has issued 17 recalls affecting the 2018 Honda Civic covering components such as the fuel pump, power steering, transmission software, certification labels, and more. Key issues include fuel pump failure that can cause engine stall, power steering magnet dislodgement that can affect steering assist, and certification-label errors that can make recall verification difficult. For authoritative detail, we reference NHTSA recall records and summarize consumer-friendly corrective actions below; Nalley Honda can confirm your vehicle's status and perform required work free of charge.
How do I check if my 2018 Honda Civic has an open recall?
Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring the vehicle to Nalley Honda and we will check your recall status for free. If you prefer dealer assistance, you can schedule service online and our factory-trained technicians will verify recalls and explain required repairs. Checking the VIN is the fastest way to confirm open recalls; Nalley Honda also sends notifications when manufacturer campaigns apply to your vehicle.
How much does a 2018 Honda Civic recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs are performed at no cost to the vehicle owner when completed at an authorized dealer. All corrective actions listed by the manufacturer — software updates, part replacements, and label or manual replacements — are free under the recall program. If you need service today but want flexible payment, ask about our service financing via our financing application and check current service specials.
Can I get my 2018 Honda Civic recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be done by an authorized dealer to ensure OEM parts, manufacturer-backed procedures, and warranty compliance. Nalley Honda is a factory-authorized Honda franchise dealer with OEM diagnostic tools and factory-trained technicians who perform recall work exactly to manufacturer specifications. If parts are required, dealers receive official replacement components and software updates directly from Honda at no charge to you, which independent shops cannot guarantee.
How long does a 2018 Honda Civic recall repair take?
Repair times vary by campaign: some fixes are a quick software update (under an hour), while part replacements may take longer depending on parts availability. For the 2018 Honda Civic, label or manual replacement is typically quick, steering-gearbox or fuel-pump assembly replacements may need more time, and Nalley Honda will provide an accurate estimate when you schedule appointment. We strive for speedy turnaround and offer service financing and convenient appointment options to reduce downtime.
Does an open recall affect my 2018 Honda Civic's trade-in or resale value?
An unresolved recall can negatively impact trade-in offers and resale value because many buyers and dealers verify recall status before purchase. Resolving recalls at Nalley Honda protects your vehicle's value and provides documented proof of completed manufacturer repairs when you pursue a trade-in via our sell-your-car-online tool. Addressing recalls promptly also reduces negotiation friction with private buyers and dealership appraisers and helps maintain warranty and insurance standing.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2018 Honda Civic recall?
State inspection rules vary, but certain recall issues that affect lighting, steering, or safety systems could lead to a failed inspection in some jurisdictions. Because recalls like exterior lighting, power steering, or air bag-related fixes affect vehicle safety, we recommend resolving open recalls at Nalley Honda before inspection to avoid problems. If you need help, schedule service and our service advisors will check records and advise on inspection readiness; we also offer service financing to help manage costs.
2018 Honda Civic Recall Summary
These entries are summarized from NHTSA records. Nalley Honda in Union City, GA can verify your VIN, confirm any open campaigns, and perform all recall repairs at no cost — schedule service today.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Recall Summary

17 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Transmission

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

Consequence

If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

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Transmission2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Civic vehicles manufactured January 16, 2014, to November 6, 2014 and 2015 Fit vehicles manufactured March 12, 2014, to May 12, 2015. The software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft.

Consequence

If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the software for the transmission, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JU2 (Civic) and JU3(Fit).

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Tire1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Honda Civic LX vehicles manufactured November 26, 2013, through January 21, 2014. In the affected vehicles, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire.

Consequence

The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's number for this recall is JD8.

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Label1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Civic vehicles. The manufacturing date area of the certification labels may have random characters which can affect the owner's ability to determine if a safety recall includes their vehicle.

Consequence

If the owner is not able to verify if their vehicle is involved in safety recall, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is U23.

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Power Steering Assist1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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Owner Manual2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

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Fuel Pump4
FREE4 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Fit and HRV Owners will receive an interim letter notifying them of the safety risk, and a second letter will be sent once parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

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Power Steering1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

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Air Bag1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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, Sid

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Driveshaft1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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 is expected to begin December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.

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Parking Brake1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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

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

Corrective Action

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 1-888-23

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Exterior Lighting1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

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Engine1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

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

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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