Honda Civic Recall R/2006/180: Power Steering May Be Lost, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Nov 2006
- Launched
- 8,872
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2006/180
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 1 September 2005 and 1 February 2006. The electrical power steering warning lamp may illuminate and power assistance to the steering will be lost. The recall notice describes the fix as: the electric power steering control unit will be tested and replaced as necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The electrical power steering warning lamp may illuminate and power assistance to the steering will be lost. The driver will not experience any symptoms prior to the failure.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POWER STEERING MAY BE LOST Defect: The electrical power steering warning lamp may illuminate and power assistance to the steering will be lost. The driver will not experience any symptoms prior to the failure. Remedy: The electric power steering control unit will be tested and replaced as necessary
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: power steering may be lost.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the electric power steering control unit will be tested and replaced as necessary.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 1 September 2005 and 1 February 2006 may be included. Honda estimates 8,872 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/2006/180. 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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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2006/154 on 2 Oct 2006, for engine may cut out and or fail to start. The one launched after it was RSPV/2007/003 on 1 Mar 2007, for potential loss of vehicle control. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2006 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2006/180, launched 27 November 2006. 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.