NHTSA Recall 16V526000: Exterior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11,846 vehicles. It affects 2016 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V526000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KB8 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | July 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | August 31, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
If a side marker light does not function, vehicle visibility can be decreased to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V526000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda Civic | 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.