1996 Honda Civic recalls
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 Honda Civic. Between them they involve air bags, speed control and brakes. The most recent was received on January 17, 2020.
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Air bags
Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag
The defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
The risk: In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
The remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
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Speed control
Honda/throttle cable
The defect: This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal feels rough or notchy when you press it.
The risk: It may feel like the car is not responding properly when traveling at low speeds and are required to move the accelerator pedal to make slight speed adjustments.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the throttle cable.
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Brakes
Honda/brakes:hydraulic:power assist:check valve
The defect: A soapy lubricant was used to insert the check valve into the vacuum hose which causes the brake booster check valve to stick.
The risk: This condition can cause a loss of the brake's power assist resulting in a reduction in braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The remedy: Dealers will clean the check valve by washing the vacuum hose with hot water.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Civic built in 1996. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 1996 Honda Civic owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Honda dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (20V-026, 99I-002, 96V-106).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Other Honda Civic model years
- 2022 4
- 2021 4
- 2020 5
- 2019 4
- 2018 6
- 2017 6
- 2016 5
- 2015 1
- 2014 2
- 2012 3
- 2011 9
- 2010 8
- 2009 8
- 2008 7
- 2007 9
- 2006 13
- 2005 10
- 2004 10
- 2003 11
- 2002 11
- 2001 14
- 2000 6
- 1999 3
- 1998 4
- 1997 2
Common questions
Does the 1996 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 1996 Honda Civic: 20V-026 (Air Bag Inflators May Rupture or Underinflate Bag); 99I-002 (Honda/throttle cable); 96V-106 (Honda/brakes:hydraulic:power assist:check valve).
How do I know if my 1996 Honda Civic has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 1996 Honda Civic?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Honda dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.