The problem
On certain compressed natural gas (cng) vehicles, in the event of a severe interior fire in the area of the rear seat, the cng tank May be heated unevenly, preventing the pressure relief device from venting the contents of the tank as designed.
The risk
This could result in a tank rupture, explosion, and ejection of the tank from the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning November 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair. Owners May contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 07V-512 (07V512000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | Q63 |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly |
| Report date | November 1, 2007 |
| Owners notified | November 15, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 6,545 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the fuel & propulsion system
- 1998 Honda Civic fuel system problems 11
- 1999 Honda Civic fuel system problems 5
- 2000 Honda Civic fuel system problems 6
- 2001 Honda Civic fuel system problems 51
- 2002 Honda Civic fuel system problems 10
- 2003 Honda Civic fuel system problems 22
- 2004 Honda Civic fuel system problems 18
- 2005 Honda Civic fuel system problems 12
- 2006 Honda Civic fuel system problems 22
- 2007 Honda Civic fuel system problems 21
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 07V-512 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will install a heat insulator material to the rear seat back. An interim owner letter was mailed to owners beginning November 26, 2007. When parts are available, owners will be renotified asking them to bring in their vehicle for repair.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 6,545 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.