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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V229000·Announced 2023-03-30

Honda Recalls 2023 Civic Type R for Driver Seat Frame Welding Defect

Honda is recalling 2023 Civic Type R vehicles because the driver's seat frame may not be welded properly, which could cause the seat cushion frame to break and increase injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat frame welding) that fails to meet federal safety standards and poses a risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly. This improper welding can cause the seat cushion frame to break, meaning the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Seat
Hazard
Affected units
640

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CIVIC TYPE R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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