The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
The risk
If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-817 (18V817000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | O3A |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| Report date | November 16, 2018 |
| Owners notified | January 9, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 7,016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-817 repair free?
Yes. Honda dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 7,016 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.