Exterior lightingRecall 16V-526 · 2016 Honda Civic
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 16V-526 covers 11,846 2016 Honda Civic for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on July 11, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V526000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 102 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 23, 2016 to May 20, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.