Honda Civic Recall R/2011/144: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 30 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 13,183
- vehicles in the UK
- 2011/06
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 7 December 2006 and 28 September 2010. Incorrect positioning of the engine bay wiring harness under the engine mounting bracket could result in damage to the harness leading to a short circuit or in the worst case a fire. The dealer will inspect the wiring harness. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Incorrect positioning of the engine bay wiring harness under the engine mounting bracket could result in damage to the harness leading to a short circuit or in the worst case a fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: Incorrect positioning of the engine bay wiring harness under the engine mounting bracket could result in damage to the harness leading to a short circuit or in the worst case a fire. Remedy: Inspection of the wiring harness. If damaged harness is to be replaced
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in damage to the harness leading to a short circuit or in the worst case a fire.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the wiring harness.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 7 December 2006 and 28 September 2010 may be included. Honda estimates 13,183 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 2011/06 or the DVSA reference R/2011/144. 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/2011/126 on 5 Oct 2011, for unexpected vehicle behaviour if engine stalls. The one launched after it was RSPV/2012/001 on 7 Feb 2012, for suspension arm may detach. 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/2011/144, launched 30 November 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.