Recall 16V725 affects 350,083 2016 Honda Civic vehicles because the electric parking brake can fail to engage. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 350,083 2016 Civic two-door and four-door vehicles with 1.5L turbo and 2.0L engines because the electric parking brake can fail to engage when applied right after the ignition is turned off. If the brake does not set, the vehicle can roll away and increase crash risk; Honda dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The electric parking brake on the 2016 Honda Civic is the system that holds the car after you park and set the brake switch. It works through the Vehicle Stability Assist electronic control unit, the brake-control computer that passes commands between the parking brake switch and the brake hardware.
On affected Civics, the software in that brake-control computer can block the parking brake command right after the ignition is turned off. The tire deflation warning system writes data into the same computer during that short window, which takes up to four seconds. If the driver sets the electric parking brake during that interval, the parking brake does not apply until the next ignition cycle.
The warning sign is visible on the instrument panel. If the electric parking brake does not apply, the "BRAKE" warning indicator blinks for 15 seconds to alert the driver.
Who's affected?
| 2016 Honda Civic | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 350,083 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 342 field incidents to date. |
Not every 2016 Honda Civic is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unapplied electronic parking brake leaves the Civic at risk of rolling away, which increases crash risk. If the brake cannot apply, the BRAKE warning indicator blinks for 15 seconds. Set the brake before leaving the vehicle, and schedule the software update soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Honda Civic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free software update that lets the electric parking brake engage right after ignition shutoff.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V725 and Honda recall KC6 when you call.
- Apply the parking brake before turning off the ignition, and confirm the parking brake indicator is on before leaving the vehicle.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician updates the vehicle's software so the electric parking brake can engage immediately after the ignition is turned off. The software update and labor are free under the recall. Honda uses its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid out of pocket for a related electric parking brake software repair, bring your receipts or other repair documentation and ask the service desk how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 7, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| October 7, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| October 11, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
| November 8, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 8, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 8, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V725?
Recall 16V725 covers 350,083 2016 Honda Civic vehicles with an electric parking brake software issue. If the parking brake is applied immediately after the ignition is turned off, it can fail to engage, and the vehicle can roll away. Honda dealers update the software for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Honda Civic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Civic is included in recall 16V725. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and schedule the electric parking brake software update. Reference recall number 16V725 or Honda recall number KC6 when you call.
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 update the vehicle software free of charge. Any franchised Honda dealer can perform the recall repair.
Is it safe to drive my 2016 Honda Civic before recall 16V725 is fixed?
Honda did not tell owners to stop driving in recall 16V725. The safety risk is rollaway if the electric parking brake does not engage after the ignition is turned off. Until the repair is complete, confirm the brake is engaged before leaving the vehicle.
What if I bought my 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 2016 Civic is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for recall 16V725 or Honda recall number KC6.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V725000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V725 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V725000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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