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2016 HONDA Civic EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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EXTERIOR LIGHTING Safety Recalls

Moderate #16V526000 Plain English
Component

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
What Happened
Your 2016 Honda Civic 2-Door might have a problem with the LED side marker light in the taillight assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the side marker light doesn't work, it can make your car harder to see to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Honda will contact you and fix or replace the taillight assembly for free, and you can also contact them at 1-888-234-2138 or reference recall number KB8.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
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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Other HONDA Civic 2016 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
PARKING BRAKE
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall

Other HONDA Civic Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
4 recalls
2022
4 recalls
2021
4 recalls
2020
5 recalls
2019
4 recalls
2018
6 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2015
1 recall
2014
2 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
9 recalls
2010
8 recalls
2009
8 recalls
2008
7 recalls
2007
9 recalls
2006
15 recalls
2005
15 recalls
2004
15 recalls
2003
24 recalls
2002
24 recalls
2001
27 recalls
2000
18 recalls

Similar EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recalls in Other Vehicles

2002 HONDA Civic
70 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2000 HONDA Accord
65 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2001 HONDA Civic
65 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2003 HONDA Civic
65 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2001 HONDA Accord
60 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls
2000 HONDA Civic
60 EXTERIOR LIGHTING recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2016 HONDA Civic safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall for the 2016 HONDA Civic? (Campaign #16V526000)

Your 2016 Honda Civic 2-Door might have a problem with the LED side marker light in the taillight assembly. If the side marker light doesn't work, it can make your car harder to see to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. Honda will contact you and fix or replace the taillight assembly for free, and you can also contact them at 1-888-234-2138 or reference recall number KB8.