Honda recalls overview:
- Who: Honda has recently been in the headlines over a number of recalls and class action lawsuits.
- Why: The Honda recalls and class action lawsuits involve concerns relating to brake and rear view camera defects, electric power steering system issues and an alleged variable timing control defect.
- Where: The Honda recalls and class actions affect consumers nationwide.
Honda has been in the headlines recently on account of several recalls and class action lawsuits filed against the automaker.
The Honda recalls have been in regard to brake and rear view camera defects, while the class action lawsuits allege issues with its vehicles’ electric power steering and variable timing control systems.
Honda recalls more than 124,000 vehicles over unexpected loss of brake function
Honda recalled more than 124,000 Civic, Passport, and Pilot vehicles late last month over concerns the vehicles could suffer an unexpected loss of brake function, potentially resulting in a crash.
The recall, which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published June 29, applies to certain model year 2020-2021 Civic, 2020-2023 Ridgeline, 2021-2023 Passport, 2021-2022 Pilot and 2020 Acura MDX vehicles.
Honda says it received two warranty claims related to the recall since September 2022, with no reports of crashes, injuries or deaths connected to the issue.
Honda recalls nearly 400 vehicles over defective brake hold concerns
Honda initiated another recall last month for nearly 400 of its model year 2023 Civic, Accord, Acura RDX and Acura Integra vehicles over concerns they were manufactured with defective brake holds.
The automaker initiated the recall over concerns the brake holds were damaged in production, causing the affected Honda vehicles to move while the brake hold is activated.
Honda says it has not received any reports of injury connected to the recall and plans to contact all impacted vehicle owners by mail starting July 24.
Honda recalls more than 1.1 million Odyssey, Pilot, Passport vehicles over rearview camera concerns
Honda recalled more than 1.1 million of its Odyssey, Pilot, and Passport vehicles in June over concerns they were equipped with defective rearview cameras that may not display properly.
The recall, which the NHTSA published June 15, applies to model year 2018-2023 Honda Odyssey, 2019-2022 Honda Pilot and 2019-2023 Honda Passport vehicles.
“A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver’s rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury,” the Honda recall states.
As of June 8, Honda says it received 273,870 warranty claims related to the recall, with no reports of injuries or death.
Honda knowingly sold vehicles with defective variable timing control actuators, says class action
More than a dozen individuals filed a class action lawsuit against Honda earlier this month, arguing the automaker concealed a variable timing control actuator defect in some of its vehicles.
The group argues the alleged defect can result in catastrophic engine failure, in addition to posing a safety hazard.
The alleged timing control actuator defect affects model year 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a 2.4-liter engine, 2012 Accords with an L4 engine and 2012-2015 Crosstours with an L4 engine, according to the Honda class action.
Honda is accused of knowing about the alleged defect but deciding to conceal it and continuing to sell the defective R44 Actuator prior to introducing a replacement actuator in February 2016.
Honda produced 2022-2023 Civic vehicles with defective electric power steering systems, class action claims
In April, a pair of drivers filed a class action lawsuit against Honda, arguing the automaker manufactured its model year 2022-2023 Honda Civic vehicles with defective electric power steering systems.
The drivers argue the impacted vehicles’ electric power steering systems “have the propensity to ‘stick,’ which requires a momentary increase in steering effort that can result in steering overcorrections that could lead to collisions.”
Honda either knew or should have known about the alleged defect due to its prerelease vehicle testing, according to the Honda class action, which accuses the automaker of failing to disclose the alleged issue to consumers.
Also in April, a driver filed a similar class action lawsuit claiming the automaker sold model year 2022-2023 Honda Civic vehicles with electric braking systems that can stick when the vehicles are driven at highway speeds.
The consumer behind the complaint argues the alleged defect can cause vehicle owners to overcorrect, resulting in an increased risk of a collision.
Honda is accused of knowing about the alleged issue but failing to disclose the issue while actively concealing it from the public.
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I have a 2017 pilot that tends to fall flat on its face if you let off the accelerator after you take off and then try to accelerate again it just sits there and try’s to decide what gear to go be in. So if you’re pulling out into traffic, which 90% of us usually are there’s a good possibility you are getting rear ended or yelled at. Once it goes though it goes. It shifts hard, and does seem to have issues going into an out of first and second. You’re probably thinking solenoid, you’re wrong that’s the third Honda I’ve had does this. Where are the recalls on this? I let a brand new HRV go back after a year. I was not about to keep it with it doing that. Luckily, this one has a V-6 in it so once it does pick up and go you can get going, but the fact that we have to deal with this is ridiculous. Honda will not even acknowledge that it’s there.
I have a 2015 Honda Accord and one at night when you turn the lights on the brakes don’t work the signal might not work sometimes sometimes it does if you hit the break and hold it too long all the lights go off while you’re driving the rear view light camera comes on
I owned a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. It only had 41 000 miles on it when the truck became undriveable….it needed a chip…it sat at the dealership for 3 1/2 months before they could get the chip…I am a senior,a widow who lives alone and this is the only vehicle I had…they would not give me a loaner…after my truck was repaired,I sold it and will never buy another Honda again
I leased a 2023 passport in June; 3 weeks after the vehicle wouldn’t start and started showing ‘system transmission problem on the dash’. Honda claimed it was the battery and changed it. 3 days ago, I start the engine and the infotainment screen is black, black no camera or radio or nothing. Just black. My steering keeps acting like it’s veering me off my lane but my lane departure assist is off. Yesterday my AC came on itself and both my hand were on the steering, no where near the know. It’s a mess. My 2020 civic had no issues.
I have a 2015 Honda Accord Touring and all of a sudden all the warning lights came on. Took it to the dealer and they said it is probably the abs control module. 2200 dollars just for the part. All in all it will cost me 2700 dollars to fix. I bought this car because its longevity. Dealership told me that the part has been on back order for over a year. So I have to drive around with all my warning lights on until God knows when the part may come in? This is my way to make a living, I am a part time Lyft driver,. I won’t be able to drive when my all my safety features are disengaged. This should be a Recall!!! There are so many accords of several year models with this issue. I was a lover of Honda but not sure If I will trust it again.
Just bought a 2022 Honda CRV , all warning lights came on dash after having it less than a month .
Took to Honda dealer, replaced battery- said that was the issue. Drove off, lights came back on immediately.
Took back. Said they did a system reset . Next day – all lights came on again . Took back , they’ve had it 2 days .. said trying to figure out .
I have not even made my first payment. I am a senior and have a disabled son . I bought in faith it was a great vehicle.. VERY WORRIED !
Our 2010 crv actuator has been making g noise on start up as well. How can we address this year model, the year in your article starts at 2012
I have an 08 Honda Accord sedan V6 3.5L that the timing is totally messed up no one not even shops can figure it out
I have a 2017 Accord. It was still under warranty when the rear view camera working. Lyndsey Honda didn’t have part in, told me it would not cost because I brought it in before warranty expired. Once the part was in, they wanted to charge me (warranty had expired) UNBELIEVABLE!
I have a 20013 something a bout the timeing in shop for three weeks says not getting back september 9
I have a 2019 Honda CRV-EX that was actually made in Japan with no recalls and I’m really happy with it! It’s a great car and I don’t have that many miles on it either- I have no complaints. I had two other Honda civics that were built in Canada and they were fine but but the Japanese just know how to do it right