2023 Honda Civic Type R MIL On with DTC P0011

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued a "PRIORITY/ACTION REQUIRED" communication to its dealerships regarding a specific issue affecting the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. The company is actively seeking to collect parts from vehicles that exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated on the dashboard, accompanied by the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0011.

This initiative, detailed in the communication "Request for Parts: 2023 Civic Type R MIL On with DTC P0011 (ACTION REQUIRED)", aims to gather more information to understand the underlying cause of this condition. Owners of a 2023 Civic Type R experiencing these symptoms should be aware of this ongoing investigation.

Symptoms Owners May Notice

Owners of affected 2023 Honda Civic Type R vehicles may observe the following indicators:

• The "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" will be illuminated on the instrument cluster.
• The vehicle's diagnostic system will have stored the DTC P0011, indicating a "VTC A System Malfunction."
• Some owners might also report an "engine idling rough condition."

Fault Codes / DTCs

The primary diagnostic trouble code associated with this investigation is:

Code	Description	Module
P0011	VTC A System Malfunction	Engine

Diagnosis and Qualification Conditions

AHM is specifically interested in vehicles that meet certain criteria to qualify for their parts collection program. For a 2023 Civic Type R to be considered, it must:

• Have the DTC P0011 (VTC A System Malfunction) stored in its system.
• Not have had any previous replacement of the TDC sensors (Part Number 37510-RPY-G01).
• It is acceptable if the DTC code has been cleared previously.

These qualifiers help AHM narrow down the scope of vehicles for their investigation into the Civic Type R DTC P0011 issue.

What to Expect if Your Vehicle Qualifies for Parts Collection

If your 2023 Honda Civic Type R meets the qualification criteria, the dealership will follow a specific protocol. Instead of immediately attempting a repair, AHM has requested that dealers contact their Technical Information & Support (TIS) group. This contact is crucial because AHM wants to "collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."

This means that if your vehicle qualifies, the initial visit to the dealership will involve a data collection process rather than an immediate fix. The TIS team will provide further instructions and record specific vehicle information. This process is vital for Honda to better understand the cause of the Civic Type R DTC P0011 and develop an effective solution.

Required Components for Collection

While the communication doesn't detail a repair, it does specify a component related to the investigation: the TDC sensors (Part Number 37510-RPY-G01). This indicates that these sensors are a focus of AHM's investigation into the VTC A System Malfunction.

Owner Action

If you own a 2023 Honda Civic Type R and are experiencing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated with DTC P0011, or an "engine idling rough condition," you should contact your authorized Honda dealership. Inform them about the symptoms and the stored fault code. The dealership will then determine if your vehicle meets the qualifiers for AHM's parts collection program. If it does, they will coordinate with Honda's Technical Information & Support team for further instructions.

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NHTSA ID: 10241869