Recall 11V176 affects 18,056 2011 Honda Civic vehicles for a fuel pump rollover-valve defect. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 18,056 of its 2011 Civic vehicles because an improperly welded fuel pump module housing can crack, separating the rollover valve that helps control fuel leakage in a rollover. Fuel leakage near an ignition source raises the risk of fire, and the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel pump module on the 2011 Honda Civic sits in the fuel tank and moves gasoline from the tank to the engine. Inside that module is a rollover valve, a small fuel-control valve that helps keep gasoline from flowing into the evaporative emissions canister if the vehicle rolls over. That valve depends on its plastic housing staying intact.
On affected Civics, the plastic case around the rollover valve was not welded correctly during manufacturing. The weak weld lets the case material break or crack, which separates the valve from the case. Once separated, the valve no longer works as designed in a rollover incident, raising the risk that fuel leaks from the tank into the emissions canister.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is inside the fuel pump module, so an owner is not given a noise, light, smell, or drivability symptom before the rollover valve fails to do its job.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Honda Civic | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 18,056 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific car.
What's the safety risk?
Fuel leakage near an ignition source can result in a fire. Because this recall involves the fuel pump module, take fuel smell or visible wetness seriously and call a Honda dealer for service guidance. Schedule the inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Honda Civic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to ask when the free repair is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the fuel-pump-module inspection, and replacement if needed, to fix the rollover-valve housing that can allow fuel leakage in a roll-over incident.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V176 when you call.
- Keep the Civic away from ignition sources after a roll-over until Honda inspects it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the fuel pump module and replaces the module if the inspection shows damage to the rollover valve housing. Honda began the safety recall on April 25, 2011, and the inspection and any needed replacement are free of charge. The repair focuses on the plastic case inside the fuel pump module that holds the rollover valve. If that case breaks or cracks, the valve can separate and fail to limit fuel leakage during a rollover.
Timeline
| March 15, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 25, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V176?
Recall 11V176 covers 18,056 2011 Honda Civic vehicles with a fuel pump module roll over valve housing that can break or crack. In a roll-over incident, that defect raises the risk of fuel leakage and fire if leaked fuel meets an ignition source.
What should I do if my 2011 Honda Civic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Civic is included in recall 11V176. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the fuel pump module inspection. The dealer will replace the module for free if the inspection shows it is needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will inspect the fuel pump module and replace it when needed free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fuel leakage during a roll-over incident. The fuel pump module's roll over valve housing can crack or break, allowing the valve to separate and fail. If leaked fuel meets an ignition source, the condition raises the risk of fire.
What if I bought this Honda Civic used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011 Honda Civic is included, then give recall 11V176 to the Honda dealer when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V176000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V176 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V176000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 →