Honda Civic Recall R/2011/021: Engine May Stall, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Apr 2011
- Launched
- 583
- vehicles in the UK
- 2011/02
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 14 December 2005 and 23 October 2006. A diode within the DC converter of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system became damaged during initial testing. The dealer will replace the DC converter with a new one. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A diode within the DC converter of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system became damaged during initial testing. Over time the diode could deteriorate and eventually fail causing a short circuit within the IMA system which results in the 100amp fuse blowing. A melted fuse will result in the engine stalling and the engine cannot be restarted. There will not be any noticeable symptoms prior to the engine stalling.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ENGINE MAY STALL Defect: It is possible that a diode within the DC converter of the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system became damaged during initial testing. Over time the diode could deteriorate and eventually fail causing a short circuit within the IMA system which results in the 100amp fuse blowing. A melted fuse will result in the engine stalling and the engine cannot be restarted. There will not be any noticeable symptoms prior to the engine stalling. Remedy: The dealer will replace the DC converter with a new one.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a short circuit within the IMA system which results in the 100amp fuse blowing.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the DC converter with a new one.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 14 December 2005 and 23 October 2006 may be included. Honda estimates 583 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.
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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 2011/02 or the DVSA reference R/2011/021. 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/2011/008 on 14 Mar 2011, for diesel fuel may leak from fuel pump. The one launched after it was R/2011/055 on 4 Jul 2011, for engine may fail. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2011 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/021, launched 12 April 2011. 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.