Honda Honda E Recall R/2021/038: The Seatbelt Reminder Is Not Displayed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 16 Mar 2021
- Launched
- 785
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6RS
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Honda E vehicles built between 6 August 2019 and 4 November 2020. The seatbelt reminder is not displayed. The dealer will carry out a software update. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The seatbelt reminder is not displayed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE SEATBELT REMINDER IS NOT DISPLAYED Defect: The seatbelt reminder is not displayed. Remedy: Carry out a software update.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the seatbelt reminder is not displayed.
The Fix
The dealer will carry out a software update. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Honda E built between 6 August 2019 and 4 November 2020 may be included. Honda estimates 785 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 HUK6RS or the DVSA reference R/2021/038. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V, JazzDue to incorrect manufacturing the rear seat belt assembly webbing sensor could become inoperative | Urgent | R/2020/194 | |
| AccordRear seat belts may not retract | Urgent | R/2003/077 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2020/377 on 12 Feb 2021, for liquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur. The one launched after it was R/2022/221 on 9 Aug 2022, for the front wide camera may not start up in the correct way after the vehicle has started. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/038, launched 16 March 2021. 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.