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The safety risks from unresolved recalls can be immediate and severe, and Nalley Honda urges owners of a 2023 Honda Civic to act promptly. Specific NHTSA-recorded defects in the supplied data include transmission software settings that can damage the drive pulley shaft and cause loss of acceleration or wheel lock-up, low-pressure fuel pump failures that can stall the engine, and power steering magnet issues that can produce unintended steering input during full-lock turns. Each of these examples shows how a covered defect can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Ignoring a recall can also affect insurance claims and may result in increased liability if an accident is connected to a known defect. At Nalley Honda our factory-trained technicians use OEM diagnostic tools and genuine parts to perform recall repairs exactly as the manufacturer specifies — and recall work is free when your VIN is covered. If you are in Union City, GA, or nearby communities such as Roswell or Alpharetta, contact us to verify recall status and schedule service right away; we also offer service financing if you need payment options for non-covered work.
Choosing Nalley Honda means your recall repair is performed by a certified franchise dealer with factory-trained technicians who follow Honda's exact procedures. For owners of a 2023 Honda Civic in Union City, GA and the greater Atlanta area, our service center provides OEM parts, manufacturer software updates, and factory-level diagnostic equipment that independents cannot replicate. This matters for recalls that require precise software flashing, steering gearbox replacement, or fuel pump assembly swaps — all of which must meet Honda's specifications to ensure safety and to maintain the vehicle’s warranty and resale value. Nalley Honda documents every manufacturer recall repair and communicates with Honda on your behalf so repairs are registered correctly with the NHTSA and the manufacturer. We also keep you informed about temporary letters or parts availability for expanded campaigns like some fuel pump recalls. To expedite your visit, please schedule service online and check our current service specials for added savings while you wait.
Start by checking your VIN — it's the fastest way to know whether your 2023 Honda Civic is covered by any active NHTSA recall. You can use NHTSA.gov to run a VIN check or bring the vehicle to Nalley Honda and we will perform the lookup for free and explain any required corrective actions. Expect clear guidance: if a software update, part replacement, or label replacement is required we will provide an estimated repair time and prioritize safety. Typical recall work varies from a short software flash to multi-hour repairs when parts and labor are required; we will advise if we need to order parts and keep you informed of ETA. Even if you're unsure whether a listed recall applies to a 2023 Honda Civic, our trained advisors will confirm coverage and recommend next steps — and you can schedule service with confidence knowing recall repairs are free when applicable. Nalley Honda also offers service financing for other repairs so you can drive safely today and manage payment later.
Unresolved recalls can lower trade-in and resale value because many buyers and dealers verify VIN recall history before completing transactions. For owners of a 2023 Honda Civic, addressing open recalls at Nalley Honda not only ensures safety but also preserves market value and buyer confidence. Our dealership documents completed manufacturer repairs, which prospective buyers or trade appraisers recognize and reward. Completing recall repairs can prevent potential holdbacks from lenders or reductions in offers during trade appraisal. To secure your vehicle’s value, get any open recalls resolved promptly and then use our online trade tool at sell-your-car-online.htm to request a valuation. Nalley Honda serves Union City and surrounding communities including Roswell, Alpharetta, and the greater Atlanta area — we make it convenient to protect the value of your vehicle while ensuring all manufacturer recall work is completed correctly and at no cost when applicable.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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