HONDA 2016 HONDA CIVIC Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2016 HONDA CIVIC
Brand
HONDA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2016
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2016 HONDA CIVIC vehicles due to exterior lighting issues. If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2016 Civic 2-Door vehicles manufactured February 23, 2016, through May 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have a damaged LED side marker light circuit board inside the taillight assembly, making the marker light inoperable. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both the taillight assemblies, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KB8.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026