Honda Legend Recall R/2010/200: Brake Master Cylinder May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 14 Dec 2010
- Launched
- 563
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Legend vehicles built between 23 December 2005 and 6 February 2007. If the brake system undergoes any fluid replacement or bleeding of the system it is possible that the rear seal can become deformed. The dealer will replace the rear seal with an improved one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
If the brake system undergoes any fluid replacement or bleeding of the system it is possible that the rear seal can become deformed. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash. If the driver does not take any notice of the warning it is possible that the brake performance of the vehicle could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER MAY FAIL Defect: If the brake system undergoes any fluid replacement or bleeding of the system it is possible that the rear seal can become deformed. This can result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash. If the driver does not take any notice of the warning it is possible that the brake performance of the vehicle could be affected. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and replace the rear seal with an improved one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a brake fluid leak which will when the fluid reaches a low level illuminate the brake fluid low warning light on the dash.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the rear seal with an improved one.
Are You Affected?
Legend built between 23 December 2005 and 6 February 2007 may be included. Honda estimates 563 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 campaign code R/2010/05 or the DVSA reference R/2010/200. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accord, Civic, CR-V, EV Plus and 4 moreThe absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2020/061 | |
| 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 | |
| LegendLoss of power steering fluid | Urgent | R/2008/057 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2010/087 on 6 Sep 2010, for if deployed the airbags may endanger passenger. The one launched after it was R/2010/228 on 24 Jan 2011, for headlights may not illuminate correctly. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/200, launched 14 December 2010. 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.