Honda Legend Recall R/2002/059: Brake Light Switch Concern, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Jun 2002
- Launched
- 101
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2002/059
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Legend vehicles built between 1 January 2000 and 29 March 2002. The brake/stop lights may not function due to oil contamination of the switch. The dealer will replace the brake light switch and remove all traces of oil from the switch pad. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake/stop lights may not function due to oil contamination of the switch.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH CONCERN Defect: The brake/stop lights may not function due to oil contamination of the switch. Remedy: Replace the brake light switch and remove all traces of oil from the switch pad.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: brake light switch concern.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the brake light switch and remove all traces of oil from the switch pad.
Are You Affected?
Legend built between 1 January 2000 and 29 March 2002 may be included. Honda estimates 101 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2002/059. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Accord, Civic, CR-V, Jazz and 1 moreAirbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2017/017 | |
| LegendPassenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly | Urgent | R/2016/126 | |
| Civic, CR-V, Fr-V, Jazz and 1 moreDrivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed | Urgent | R/2016/045 | |
| LegendBrake master cylinder may fail | Urgent | R/2010/200 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2001/075 on 5 Jul 2001, for possible incorrect fixing of the fuel filler tube. The one launched after it was R/2002/071 on 6 Aug 2002, for ignition switch may fail. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2002 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2002/059, launched 12 June 2002. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.