Honda Civic Recall R/2008/059: Handbrake May Release, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 16 Apr 2008
- Launched
- 78,524
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2008/059
- DVSA reference
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 13 September 2005 and 12 October 2007. ; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope. The dealer will replace the handbrake assembly. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: HANDBRAKE MAY RELEASE Defect: It has been identified that; if the handbrake is applied with the release button intentionally or unintentionally depressed there is a small risk that the handbrake may not latch sufficiently to hold the vehicle securely on a slope. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the handbrake assembly replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: handbrake may release.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the handbrake assembly.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 13 September 2005 and 12 October 2007 may be included. Honda estimates 78,524 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/2008/059. 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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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2007/141 on 15 Oct 2007, for brake lights may fail to illuminate. gear selector may become stuck in park. The one launched after it was R/2008/057 on 20 Jun 2008, for loss of power steering fluid. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2008 and door and latch recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/059, launched 16 April 2008. 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.