HONDA 2017 HONDA CIVIC Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 HONDA CIVIC
Brand
HONDA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 HONDA CIVIC vehicles due to seats issues. If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
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