2017 Honda Civic Type R problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor ma
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2025-10-13 · A25-062 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole. this can corrode the ignition coil, plug tube, and spark plug, leading to a misfire to the no. 4 cylinder. if a misfire is detected, dtc p0304 is stored.
Engine 2025-09-17 · A25-089 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - oil leak at the cam chain tensioner inspection cover due to and insufficient sealant adhesion on the inspection cover.
Engine 2025-08-19 · A25-062 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - water could enter the hood scoop and accumulate down inside the no. 4 spark plug hole. this can corrode the ignition coil, plug tube, and spark plug, leading to a misfire to the no. 4 cylinder. if a misfire is detected, dtc p0304 is stored.
Visibility/Wiper 2024-06-19 · A23-039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - due to a new north america regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. american honda is extending the warranty on the a/c compressor shaft seal from the original 3 years to 10 years from the original date of purchase, wit
Visibility/Wiper 2024-06-19 · A21-014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty on the a/c condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. this warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective a/c condenser from the factory. the a/c condenser was not manufactured to specifica
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2024-01-24 · A23-039 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - due to a new north america regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. american honda is extending the warranty on the a/c compressor shaft seal from the original 3 years to 10 years from the original date of purchase, wit
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-16 · Service Brakes“when braking at 30mph +, brake is very stiff. i also noticed that my brake rotors on the front right(passenger side) were clean or smooth, but on the brake rotors on the left side(driver side) were still rusted, because of water during the car washing. i knew that the front left brake arent braking. did a proper brake bleeding on all four, and only…”
2024-08-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump failed like other civic type rs but my vin wasn’t included caused a stall in traffic and was almost hit …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.