The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V704000·Announced 2023-10-19

2022-2024 Honda Civic power steering rack defect increases tire failure risk

Replacement power steering racks in certain 2022-2024 Honda Civic vehicles may have been incorrectly assembled, allowing tires to chafe against the suspension and fail. This affects approximately 264,567 vehicles and increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a critical steering system component with a potential defect that could lead to tire failure and increased crash risk. However, no injuries or crashes have been reported to date, and the hazard remains theoretical. Per the severity rubric, when a hazard is theoretical with no reported incidents, the maximum severity score is 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Honda is recalling certain 2022-2024 Honda Civic 4-door and 5-door vehicles that received a replacement power steering rack as part of a service repair. The steering racks may have been incorrectly assembled, which can allow the tire to chafe against the lower suspension or tie rod end, potentially causing tire damage.

A damaged tire can fail and increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Approximately 264,567 vehicles are potentially affected. Honda began notifying owners by mail on January 16, 2024. Owners should contact their Honda dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the steering rack if necessary, or reach out to Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information. Those with questions can also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CIVIC
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Power Steering System
Hazard
Affected units
264,567

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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