2006 Honda Civic Hybrid: recalls and complaints

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• 19V50200027 Jun 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 19V37800016 May 2019Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 17V03000010 Jan 2017Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 16V34600024 May 2016Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 11V1060002 Mar 2011Electrical System
• 07V0340008 Feb 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
• 06V27000026 Jul 2006Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

1. 19V502000Received 27 Jun 2019. 9,555 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.

   Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number F5F, Q5E. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Aug 2019.

2. 19V378000Received 16 May 2019. 19,138 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.

   Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number M4O, P4R, T4Q, W4P. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 2019.

3. 17V030000Received 10 Jan 2017. 977,708 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.

   Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number KE1, KE2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Feb 2017.

4. 16V346000Received 24 May 2016. 2,719,386 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Acura TSX, 2011 TSX Wagon, 2010-2011 Acura ZDX, 2008-2011 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid, and Civic GX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2010-2011 FCX Clarity and Insight, and 2009-2011 Fit, and Pilot vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless already included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic GX, and 2007-2008 CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall is KA4, KA5, KA6, and KA7.

   Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number KA4, KA5, KA6, KA7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Nov 2016.

5. 11V106000Received 2 Mar 2011. 36,656 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 honda civic hybrid vehicles. There is a potential for the voltage converter that relays power from the integrated motor assist (ima) system to the vehicle's electrical components to fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This failure will cause the headlights to turn off, the engine to stall, and prevent the vehicle from being restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the voltage converter free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 a select option 4.

   Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number R69. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Mar 2011.

6. 07V034000Received 8 Feb 2007. 31,123 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles, certain parts of the integrated motor assist (ima) system are located under a metal cover behind the rear seat-back. Over time the weight of rear seat passengers may cause the metal cover to come into contact with a rubber cap covering an electrical terminal. The rubber cap may get pinched, exposing the electrical terminal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The terminal may come into contact with the metal cover, which can result in an electrical short that may blow the ima fuse. A blown fuse will cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a plastic cover attached to a metal bracket over the rubber cap. The recall began on february 26, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

   Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q35. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Feb 2007.

7. 06V270000Received 26 Jul 2006. 1,190,000 units.

   Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

   Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Aug 2006.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 16.

Complaints that report a crash

3

Complaints that report a fire

0

Injuries in the complaints

3

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

4 Jun 2021

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20036
2. 20046
3. 20056
4. 20067
5. 20075
6. 20084
7. 20095
8. 20106
9. 20116
10. 20121
11. 20130
12. 20140
13. 20150
14. 20252

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid?

4,983,566 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Honda Civic Hybrid have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Honda Civic Hybrid, model years 2003 to 2025. 7 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid name most often?

Electrical System: 23 of 89 component mentions, or 258.4 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 109.3 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Honda Civic Hybrid open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.