Recall Register

2006 Honda Civic: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Civic. The newest campaign is 19V502000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Jun 2019. The NHTSA record gives the component Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module. NHTSA has 1,314 complaints on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 19V502000, 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.
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Recall campaigns

13 campaigns, newest first. 5,355,752 units in total.

  • 19V502000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 19V378000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 18V268000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 17V545000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 17V030000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 16V346000Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
  • 07V512000Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly
  • 07V399000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
  • 07V402000Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch
  • 06V326000Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
  • 06V270000Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
  • 05V572000Air Bags / Frontal
  • 05V509000Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

  1. 19V502000Received . 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: .

  2. 19V378000Received . 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: .

  3. 18V268000Received . 1,335 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number C1X, N2L, U2M. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 17V545000Received . 3,257 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.

    Report filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.). Manufacturer campaign number O07,Y0A,N06,G05,M04. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 17V030000Received . 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: .

  6. 16V346000Received . 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: .

  7. 07V512000Received . 6,545 units.

    Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank may be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning november 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q63. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 07V399000Received . 260,000 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip / Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain vehicles, the wheel speed sensor housing uses an o-ring seal to prevent leakage to or from the wheel bearing. If assembled improperly, the o-ring may not seal properly allowing water to enter the wheel bearing and eventually cause damage to the bearing, especially in areas where use of road salt is prevalent. If the driver continues to drive with this condition it is possible for the wheel bearing to become loose, which could cause the bearing to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This could cause a wheel to fall off of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the rear ABS sensors and wheel bearings for damaged parts and replace them free of charge. The recall began on september 25, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q56. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 07V402000Received . 130,000 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights / Switch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain sedan and hybrid (cng) vehicles, during assembly, the telescopic steering column mechanism may have been over-lubricated with silicone grease. Over time, some of this extra grease may drip on the brake light switch causing the switch to fail.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure may result in a loss of brake lights and an increased risk that the vehicle could be struck in the rear. In addition, a failed brake light switch could prevent shifting the transmission from the park position (vehicles with an automatic transmission).
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the brake light switch and install a protective cover overthe switch free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q58. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 06V326000Received . 774 units.

    Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels do not properly adhere to the body of the car due to improper window opening preparation.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The rear windshield or rear quarter glass panels may become loose, rattle or lift from the window opening or separate from the window while driving increasing the safety hazard to traffic.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will repair the vehicle by removing the glass, properly preparing the window opening, and reinstalling the glass. The recall began on august 25, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q22.

  11. 06V270000Received . 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: .

  12. 05V572000Received . 12,756 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain 2-door passenger vehicles, the front passenger occupant detection system (ods) contains a faulty electronic component. As a result, the ods will not function properly and will not suppress front passenger air bag deployment when the weight of an infant or small child is detected in the front passenger seat.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    In certain circumstances, a deploying front passenger air bag can increase the risk of injury to an infant or small child.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will replace the ods unit, free of charge. The recall began on january 16, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number Q01. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  13. 05V509000Received . 25,298 units.

    Vehicle Speed Control / Accelerator Pedal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain passenger vehicles, the pedal were not properly installed and may come loose at the floor mounting.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    If the accelerator pedal is not inserted properly, the pedal can come loose from the pedal stopper causing the throttle to become stuck increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will reset the pedal or replace the whole assembly free of charge. The recall began on november 14, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

    Report filed by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.). Manufacturer campaign number P98. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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

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

Complaints by component

1,314 complaints, 1,583 component mentions.

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
  • All 2006 vehicles
2006 Honda Civic: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component2006 CivicAll 2006 vehiclesCivic, all yearsMentions
Visibility133.331.160211
Suspension128.937.460.6204
Engine11557.346.8182
Air Bags106.1108.7181.8168
Engine and Engine Cooling97.351.556.8154
Electrical System55.6109.580.988
Structure50.548.547.680
Power Train4896.1105.276
Tires34.115.133.854
Unknown or Other30.324.24048

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 30.

Complaints that report a crash
73
Complaints that report a fire
19
Injuries in the complaints
64
Deaths in the complaints
3
Date of the newest complaint
9 May 2019

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.

Complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2010, with 256 complaints.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

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.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19732
  2. 19742
  3. 19752
  4. 19762
  5. 19773
  6. 19781
  7. 19791
  8. 19810
  9. 19820
  10. 19830
  11. 19843
  12. 19852
  13. 19863
  14. 19873
  15. 19883
  16. 19891
  17. 19903
  18. 19911
  19. 19921
  20. 19931
  21. 19942
  22. 19950
  23. 19962
  24. 19972
  25. 19984
  26. 19993
  27. 20006
  28. 200114
  29. 200211
  30. 200311
  31. 200410
  32. 200510
  33. 200613
  34. 20079
  35. 20087
  36. 20098
  37. 20108
  38. 20119
  39. 20123
  40. 20130
  41. 20142
  42. 20151
  43. 20165
  44. 20176
  45. 20186
  46. 20194
  47. 20205
  48. 20214
  49. 20224
  50. 20234
  51. 20243
  52. 20252

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

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2006 Honda Civic: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/honda/civic/2006/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda Civic?
5,355,752 units in 13 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Honda Civic have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 79 recall campaigns for the Honda Civic, model years 1973 to 2025. 13 of them name the 2006 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Honda Civic name most often?
Visibility: 211 of 1,583 component mentions, or 133.3 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 31.1 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Honda Civic open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.