NHTSA : 23V229000

Campaign Details

Component: SEATS

Defect Description

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic Type R vehicles. The driver's seat frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat cushion frame to break. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence / Hazard

A broken seat cushion frame may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

Dealers will replace the front driver seat cushion frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 10, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is TDY.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.