Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
ONL6BD06242021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehicle releasing air pollutants which exceed California and Federal standards. In addition, your vehicle is equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations.
ONL6BD10312019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehicle releasing air pollutants which exceed California and Federal standards. In addition, your vehicle is equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and regulations.
A17-023
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result, vehicle emissions may exceed applicable standards.
A19-106
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio under certain conditions and the on-board emission-related diagnostic system may not appropriately detect a malfuction. As a result, vehicle emissions may exceed applicable emissions standards and the vehicle contains an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates applicable state and federal standards.
ABOM09242019
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer Message - Today, September 24, 2019, American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2012 Civic vehicles that may be releasing air pollutants that exceed applicable state and federal standards.
A19050B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
A18-139
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service Bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before February 26, 2019 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
A13-097
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth.
A18070
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant with emissions regulations.
ABOM08092018901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.
A17-085
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 Civic Front Passenger Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
A18-059
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
A12-069
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - The oil consumption is more than the customer expects; the engine oil level is low on the dipstick sooner than expected based on overall vehicle usage, condition, and maintenance history. In some cases, the oil warning light may come on.
A16-078
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
ABOM04212017901
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - TODAY, APRIL 21, 2017, AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR, CO., INC. IS NOTIFYING ALL DEALERS OF A VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL FOR CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC PZEV VEHICLES TO ADDRESS THE POSSIBILITY OF NON-METHANE ORGANIC GAS (NMOG) EMISSIONS ABOVE THE REGULATION THRESHOLD.
A13-022
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - FOR VEHICLES WITH SCI COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) FUEL TANKS, HONDA IS NO LONGER REPLACING THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ALTOGETHER. IF YOU REPLACE THE FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE, YOU MUST NOW REINSTALL THE ORIGINAL FUEL TANK.
A05-032
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
A15021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AND THE LOW FUEL INDICATOR BLINKS WITH FUEL IN THE TANK. THE PCM MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED.
A16-032
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THIS BULLETIN IS CANCELLED BECAUSE THE COLLECTION IS NOW COMPLETE. AHM WAS COLLECTING THESE PARTS TO STUDY THE FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR.
AIR BAG INFLATOR
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - IF THE SRS WARNING LAMP IS ILLUMINATED AND A DTC 11-1X OR 11-2X OR A B0001-13 IS STORED IN THE SRS MAIN UNIT, REPLACE THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG MODULE.
16-032
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
A16032
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2012 Civic Front Passenger's Air bag Inflator Collection. American Honda is conducting a study of front passenger's airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of front passenger airbag inflators from specific locations. Once customers are located, an appointment will be set up at a local dealership to collect the parts
A13-021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE MIL COMES ON WITH ONE OF THESE DTCS: P2646/P2651 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE). P2647/P2652 (ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE). NOTE: THE SYMPTOM MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE IT AFTER CLEARING THE DTC. THE ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY FAIL INTERMITTENTLY.
DLR MSG - RFV -
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012-2015 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EPS (ELECTRIC POWER- ASSISTED STEERING) LIGHT ON WITH/WITHOUT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AS WELL AS HAVING THE DTC 33-01 (LOWER FET STUCK ON), 33-02 (UPPER FET STUCK ON) AND/OR 33-06(LOWER FET STUCK ON) STORED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
AER15070B
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ENGINEERING REQUEST - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012-2015 CIVICS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF EPS (ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING) LIGHT ON WITH/WITHOUT LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AS WELL AS HAVING THE DTC 33-01 (LOWER FET STUCK ON), 33-02 (UPPER FET STUCK ON) AND/OR 33-06 (LOWER FET STUCK ON) STORED. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
DLR MSG - HONDA
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT HONDA SERVICE BULLETIN 06-015, NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK AND FUEL LINE INSPECTION, HAS BEEN REVISED TO INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING THE CNG FUEL TANK INSPECTION LABELS. THESE LABELS CAN BE ORDERED FROM HELM, INC. EITHER ONLINE AT HELMINC.COM OR BY CALLING 800-782-4356. ASK FOR PART NUMBER Y1041.
AER14110A
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA 2012 CIVIC: INFORMATION REGARDING INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE. VEHICLES ARE TO BE INSPECTED FOR FAILURE. *LJ
A06-015
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE FUEL TANK IN ALL HONDA NATURAL GAS VEHICLES MUST BE INSPECTED FOR DETERIORATION OR DAMAGE EVERY 3 YEARS OR 36,000 MILES, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THIS IS A REQUIREMENT OF HONDA AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL LINES AND RELATED PARTS SHOULD BE INSPECTED TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE OK.
15-021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN
Service Bulletin
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.
11172014
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: CIVIC 2012-2013 : COMPLAINTS OF INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE. *LJ
IN-11-05-14
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION IS LOOKING INTO SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCE AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE ISSUE. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. *PE
ENG REQ - AER141
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
SVC-14-034
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WARRANTY EXTENSION, FOR 7 YEARS, ON SOME VEHICLES, FOR EXTERIOR PAINT ON HOOD AND FRONT FENDERS LEADING EDGE IS CRACKING; PAINT ON ROOF APPEARS TO BE CHALKY OR CLOUDY. MODEL 2012-13 CIVIC.
SB-13-097
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT WINDOWS WILL NOT GO UP DUE TO LACK OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN MOTOR PINION AND PLATE HOLE CAUSING PLATE BODY TO FLEX ALLOWING GEAR TO MOVE UP AND JUMP OFF MOTOR TEETH. MODEL 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE
SB102213
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: DUE TO AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE, SOME VEHICLES ARE BEING INVESTIGATED FOR THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION AND NEED TO BE INSPECTED. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. *PE
SB-10-02-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS REQUESTED REGARDING THE MOLDING ON ROOF BEING EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE
SB-10-11
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, IN SOME VEHICLES, NOISE IS HEARD FROM CLUTCH WHILE ENGAGED IN 1ST GEAR, AND SOUNDS LIKE A SQUEAKING, OR GROANING, OR GRINDING, RUBBING OR METALLIC. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. *PE
SB-10-11-13
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING IS EITHER LOOSE OR IS MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE
A-PAS-09122013-9
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2012 M/T CIVIC SIS WITH A COMPLAINT OF A CLUTCH NOISE WHEN ENGAGING THE CLUTCH IN 1ST GEAR OR WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. THE NOISE CAN BE DESCRIBED AS GRINDING, SQUEAKING, GROANING, RUBBING OR METALLIC. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND.
A13-044
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
SERVICE BULLETIN -THE MIL COMES ON WITH DTC P0128 (COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION) STORED. THE THERMOSTAT JIGGLE VALVE MAY INTERMITTENTLY STICK OPEN AND CAUSE THE PCM TO STORE DTC P0128.
SB-13-069
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: DESCRIPTION OF THE UPDATE FOR HFL (HFT) CONTROL UNITS. DESCRIPTION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT, UPDATING TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS, AS WELL AS HONDA CONTACT INFORMATION. *JS
IN-08-2013
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AMERICAN HONDA: VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE SURGE UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. AHM REQUESTS TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED. *JS
SB-012-08
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: DUE TO A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE, WHILE TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION. MODEL 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE
IN-2012
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
AMERICAN HONDA: INVESTIGATION OF AN ENGINE SURGE ON SPECIFIC VEHICLES, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. INSPECTION IS TO OCCUR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR. *JS
A-13-021
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: DTC P2646/P2651 OR P2647/2652 MAY BE SET. THE ROCKER ARM OIL PRESSURE SWITCH MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CIVIC SI MODEL YEAR 2002-2005. *JS
IN-2006
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE
SB-13-037
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. A SMALL LEAK MAY OCCUR BETWEEN FUEL RECEPTACLE AND FUEL FILL PIPE DUE TO IMPROPER FINISHING AT TIME OF MANUFACTURING, CAUSING A HISSING NOISE OR GAS ODOR. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. *PE
HSN-1305
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE
SB-13-017
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ODOMETER, TRIP COMPUTER, FUEL RANGE, AND FUEL ECONOMY STATUSES ARE NOT VISIBLE ON THE I-MID DISPLAY. THIS CAN BE FIXED WITH A SOFTWARE UPDATE. *KB
SB-13-022
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: THE FUEL TANK AND SOLENOID VALVE ARE NO LONGER BEING REPLACED TOGETHER AND IF FUEL TANK SOLENOID VALVE IS REPLACED, THEN REINSTALL ORIGINAL FUEL TANK. MODELS 1998-11 CIVIC GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. *KB
SB-13-0200
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: SOME SRS REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE INCORRECT, BECAUSE OF PRODUCTION OF WIRING HARNESSES AND CONNECTORS, FROM CONTINENTAL AND TRW SUPPLIERS, THAT ARE THE SAME BUT HAVE DIFFERENT SENDING SIGNAL WAYS BETWEEN IMPACT SENSORS AND SRS UNIT. MODELS 2011-2012 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE
SB-12-047
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WOULD RANDOMLY EXPERIENCE MISFIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE INCOMPLETE CRANKSHAFT POSITION PATTERN. 2012 MODEL CIVIC. *PE
CIV-12-06
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CIVIC: A POSSIBILITY THE REPLACEMENT PARTS USED FOR SRS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. *PE
12-027
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS PRESSED DURING A COLD START, THE ENGINE MAY START, THEN STALL. THE PCM MISINTERPRETS THE AMOUNT OF FUEL NEEDED TO START THE ENGINE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL CIVIC SI 2/4 DOOR MODEL YEAR 2012; MODEL CIVIC M/T AND A/T 2/4 DOOR MODEL YEAR 2012. *JS
12-016
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: DRIVER'S FRONT PASSENGER'S DOORS DO NOT UNLOCK IN FREEZING WEATHER. MOISTURE IN THE LOCK CABLE FREEZES. DRY AND LUBRICATE THE LOCK CABLE. *JS
SB-11-051
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE. *PE UPDATED 11/28/11. *PE UPDATED 5/3/2012. *JS
07-078
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: WHEN MAKE TIGHT TURN, WOULD HEAR OR FEEL A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE, AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *PE
SB-12-002
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-01-005
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA: FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WARRANTY INFORMATION. *RM
SB-11-028
Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE REAR SPRING UPPER MOUNTING CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *RM