NHTSA Recall 16V725000: Parking brake
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350,083 vehicles. It affects 2016 Honda Civic.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V725000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KC6 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | October 11, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 Honda Civic two door and four door 1.5L turbo and 2.0L vehicles. The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.
Safety risk
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
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 16V725000
| 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.