Recall 10V364 affects 551,498 2003-2004 Honda Element, Accord, and Civic vehicles for an ignition interlock defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 551,498 2003-2004 Accord, Civic, and Element vehicles under recall 10V364 because the ignition switch interlock lever can deform and let the key come out before the automatic transmission is in Park. That can let the vehicle roll away and increase crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The ignition switch interlock on affected 2003-2004 Honda Accord, Civic, and Element vehicles is part of the key and shift lock system. It is supposed to connect the key cylinder with the automatic transmission selector, so the key releases only when the vehicle is secured in Park. That small lever helps keep the ignition switch from being used out of sequence.
On these Honda vehicles, the interlock lever inside the ignition switch can deform. Once it changes shape, the interlock no longer holds the key and shifter in the intended relationship. In an automatic-transmission vehicle, that lets the interlock function be defeated instead of forcing the normal Park-first step before the key comes out.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is inside the ignition switch, so an owner is not given a light, sound, or clear driving symptom before the interlock stops doing its job.
Who's affected?
Spans Accord, Civic, and Element across the 2003 and 2004 model years, with the ignition electrical system listed for each scope.
| 2004 Honda Element | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2003 Honda Accord | electrical system |
| 2003 Honda Civic | electrical system |
| 2003 Honda Element | electrical system |
| Units affected | 551,498 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the key comes out before the automatic transmission is shifted into Park, the vehicle can roll away and increase the risk of a crash. Before leaving the seat, shift fully into Park, set the parking brake, and confirm the vehicle is secure. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2003-2004 Honda Element, Accord, or Civic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to ask whether the free ignition-switch interlock repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the ignition-switch interlock repair that keeps the key from being removed before the automatic transmission is in Park.
- Reference recall number 10V364 when you call the dealer or Honda customer service.
- Set the parking brake before removing the key until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician removes the original interlock pin and lever inside the ignition switch and installs newly designed replacement components. This addresses the ignition switch interlock hardware tied to recall 10V364. Honda's remedy says the service is performed free of charge and that the safety recall began on October 7, 2010. The dealer repair is covered by the recall, including parts and labor. This section has no reimbursement detail, so it does not list a separate reimbursement process.
Timeline
| August 5, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V364?
Recall 10V364 covers 551,498 2003 Honda Accord and Civic vehicles, plus 2003-2004 Honda Element vehicles, with an ignition-switch interlock defect. On automatic-transmission vehicles, the key can be removed before the gear selector is in Park, allowing rollaway and increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2003 Honda Accord, 2003 Honda Civic, or 2003-2004 Honda Element is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V364. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the ignition-switch interlock repair. Reference recall number 10V364 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda's recall remedy says dealers will replace the original interlock pin and lever in the ignition switch free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V364?
The risk is vehicle rollaway. In recall 10V364, an automatic-transmission vehicle can release the ignition key before the gear selector is shifted to Park. If the vehicle rolls away, it increases the risk of a crash.
When did the Honda recall 10V364 repair begin?
Honda began the safety recall repair on October 7, 2010. A franchised Honda dealer removes the original interlock pin and lever inside the ignition switch and installs redesigned parts at no charge.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V364000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V364 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V364000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →