Major Honda Civic Recall Issued Over Critical Wheel Safety Fault
A significant safety alert has been issued for one of the UK's most popular car models. Honda has urgently recalled more than 46,000 Civic vehicles across the United Kingdom due to a potentially dangerous defect that could lead to wheels detaching while the car is in motion.
Details of the Wheel Fastening Defect
The recall specifically targets Honda Civic models manufactured between 2017 and 2021. According to official documentation from the European Union Commission, the problem stems from wheel nuts that may not have been tightened to the required torque specifications during production. This insufficient fastening creates a serious risk that wheels could come loose or completely separate from the vehicle during operation.
The scope of this recall is substantial, affecting up to 46,152 vehicles in the UK alone. The same manufacturing defect has been identified in multiple other European countries, including Germany, France, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia. This widespread nature indicates that the issue is not limited to vehicles produced or supplied specifically for the UK market, but rather represents a broader manufacturing concern.
Honda's Response and Customer Instructions
Honda has announced that it will begin contacting affected customers directly in the coming months. Vehicle owners can also proactively check their status by visiting an authorized Honda dealership and submitting their vehicle information via a provided QR code system.
The company has provided specific guidance for concerned drivers:
- Honda states that owners "can continue to drive their vehicle in its current condition" while awaiting inspection
- All inspection and repair work will be performed completely free of charge to vehicle owners
- If the inspection confirms affected wheels, dealers will replace both the hubs and wheels as necessary
- If wheels are determined to be from unaffected production batches, no further action will be required
Broader Automotive Recall Context
This Honda recall follows similar safety actions in the automotive industry. Notably, Porsche conducted a substantial recall in 2024 affecting thousands of vehicles after discovering that models equipped with center-lock wheels had wheel bolts that did not meet required specifications.
The Honda Civic recall represents one of the most significant vehicle safety actions in recent UK automotive history, emphasizing the critical importance of proper wheel fastening and torque specifications in vehicle manufacturing and safety protocols.
