Honda Civic Recall R/2016/165: Vehicle Stability Control May Not Operate Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2016
- Launched
- 97
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6NV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 12 April 2016 and 18 April 2016. A filter in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator may break and foul one of the one-way check valves in the modulator. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the VSA modulator. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A filter in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator may break and foul one of the one-way check valves in the modulator. If the check valve does not operate correctly the vehicle stability control (using brake pressure) will not operate correctly. In some driving conditions the vehicle stability system may not be able to control the vehicle as intended and this may result in a skid or loss of vehicle control. The braking system does not lose function.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL MAY NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY Defect: A filter in the Vehicle Stability Assist / Anti lock braking modulator may break and foul one of the one-way check valves in the modulator. If the check valve does not operate correctly the vehicle stability control (using brake pressure) will not operate correctly. In some driving conditions the vehicle stability system may not be able to control the vehicle as intended and this may result in a skid or loss of vehicle control. The braking system does not lose function. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the VSA modulator.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a skid or loss of vehicle control.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the VSA modulator.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 12 April 2016 and 18 April 2016 may be included. Honda estimates 97 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 HUK6NV or the DVSA reference R/2016/165. 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/2016/045 on 16 May 2016, for drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed. The one launched after it was R/2016/126 on 1 Aug 2016, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/165, launched 22 July 2016. 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.