2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L Front Right Driveshaft Leak

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued a communication, labeled as a "Request for Parts: 2022-2024 Civic 1.5L Front Right Driveshaft Leak," to its dealerships regarding an ongoing investigation. This initiative focuses on an oil leak originating from the half shaft support bearing on certain 2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L models. The primary goal is to collect specific components from affected vehicles to better understand the root cause of this condition.

This proactive measure, marked with a "PRIORITY/ACTION REQUIRED" and "ACTION REQUIRED" designation, highlights AHM's commitment to vehicle safety and reliability. By gathering parts from vehicles exhibiting the Honda Civic half shaft leak, engineers can conduct thorough analyses, which may lead to improved designs or future service procedures.

What's Being Investigated

AHM is specifically looking into an oil leak that occurs from the half shaft support bearing. This bearing is a critical component within the driveline, supporting the half shaft that transmits power from the transmission to the wheels. An oil leak in this area could indicate a seal failure or other internal component issue, potentially affecting the vehicle's long-term reliability.

The purpose of this parts collection is to provide AHM with physical components for detailed examination. This process is crucial for diagnosing the exact cause of the Honda Civic half shaft leak and developing effective, long-term solutions. This communication is solely directed to Honda dealership personnel.

Important Warnings and Dealer Instructions

Dealers are explicitly instructed that AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. This means that if a vehicle meets the qualifying conditions, no repair should be attempted until Technical Information & Support (TIS) has been contacted and has provided further instructions.

Dealership personnel are also advised to "Print this iN message and provide a copy to the Shop Foreman and all Service Advisors" to ensure all relevant staff are aware of this important directive.

Qualifying Conditions for Parts Collection

For a vehicle to be considered for this parts collection program, it must meet several specific criteria. Dealerships are instructed to identify vehicles that fulfill all the following requirements:

• Engine Type: The Civic model must be equipped with the 1.5L engine.
• Visible Leak: An oil leak must be visibly present on the half shaft support bearing. A photo of the leak is required for documentation.
• CV Boot Condition: There must be no holes or damage in the CV boots.
• Previous Repairs: The driveshaft or intermediate shaft must not have been previously replaced.
• Collision History: The vehicle must not have been involved in a collision.
• Repair Attempts: No repair attempt for this specific oil leak issue should have been made.

Action Required by Dealerships

If a vehicle matching the qualifiers described above comes into a dealership, the service team must contact Technical Information & Support (TIS). This can be done by emailing [email protected] or by calling 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST).

When contacting TIS, dealerships must include the following information in their email title:

1. Model Year (e.g., 2024)
2. Model Name (e.g., Accord)
3. Issue (e.g., Brake Judder)
4. VIN

Additionally, the email body must contain:

1. Dealer Number
2. Your Name
3. Best Phone Number to be Reached
4. Current Mileage
5. DPTS #

TIS will then contact the dealership to record certain vehicle information and provide further instructions regarding the parts collection process. As a gesture of appreciation, dealer personnel who identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted for the program will receive a VISA gift card.

What This Means for Owners

If you own a 2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L and observe an oil leak from the front right driveshaft area, specifically around the half shaft support bearing, it is important to have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Honda dealership. Be aware that if your vehicle meets the specific criteria for this investigation, the dealership may be instructed to contact AHM's Technical Information & Support before performing any repairs, to allow for parts collection.

NHTSA ID: 10251898