The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
The risk
If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-266 (18V266000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | E1D, U1B, X1C |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Seats |
| Report date | April 26, 2018 |
| Owners notified | June 15, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 69 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the seats
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-266 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 69 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.