NHTSA Campaign 23V229000

SEATS

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Mar 30, 2023 · 640 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CIVIC TYPE R 2023 640

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V229000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.