Honda Jazz Recall R/2013/013: Brake Fluid May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Feb 2013
- Launched
- 9
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK 5JH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Jazz vehicles built between 18 August 2010 and 18 September 2012. The left hand front brake pipe may not be fully secure which could lead to the brake pipe chafing on the EGR pipe. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace and correctly secure the left hand front brake pipe. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The left hand front brake pipe may not be fully secure which could lead to the brake pipe chafing on the EGR pipe. If this occurs and remains unseen the damage could result in loss of brake fluid and the attendant loss of braking efficiency.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK Defect: The left hand front brake pipe may not be fully secure which could lead to the brake pipe chafing on the EGR pipe. If this occurs and remains unseen the damage could result in loss of brake fluid and the attendant loss of braking efficiency. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace and correctly secure the left hand front brake pipe.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the brake pipe chafing on the EGR pipe.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace and correctly secure the left hand front brake pipe.
Are You Affected?
Jazz built between 18 August 2010 and 18 September 2012 may be included. Honda estimates 9 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 HUK 5JH or the DVSA reference R/2013/013. 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 RSPV/2012/012 on 14 Jan 2013, for suspension may fail. The one launched after it was R/2013/049 on 17 Apr 2013, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Jazz recall history, all recalls launched in 2013 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2013/013, launched 5 February 2013. 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.