2022-2023 Honda Civic Head Cover Leak Investigation

Background: What is the 2022-2023 Honda Civic Head Cover Leak Investigation?

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has initiated a parts collection program to investigate oil leaks originating from the head cover gasket in certain 2022-2023 Honda Civic 1.5L and 2.0L vehicles. This effort aims to better understand the underlying cause of the condition.

AHM is requesting specific parts from qualifying vehicles before any repair attempts are made. This proactive approach helps Honda gather crucial data to diagnose the root cause of the 2022-2023 Honda Civic head cover leak.

What Honda is Investigating

Honda's Technical Information & Support Group is specifically looking for vehicles where a customer has reported an oil leak or a dealer has observed one during routine maintenance. The primary goal is to collect the affected components to analyze why the head cover gasket is leaking.

This investigation, identified as a "Request for Parts: 2022-2023 Civic Head Cover Leak (ACTION REQUIRED)", is a critical step in developing a potential solution or repair for the issue.

Qualifying Your Vehicle for the Investigation

For your vehicle to be considered for this parts collection program regarding the 2022-2023 Honda Civic head cover leak, it must meet several specific criteria:

• For Civic 1.5L Turbo (EX, Touring, Si) models: The vehicle's manufactured date, found on the driver's door jamb, must be AFTER 04/2022. Vehicles manufactured before April 2022 do not qualify.
• For Civic 2.0L (LX & Sport) models: The vehicle's manufactured date on the driver's door jamb must be AFTER 06/2023. Vehicles manufactured before June 2023 do not qualify.
• An oil leak must be confirmed from the head cover area. Honda provides example photos for both 1.5L and 2.0L leaks to help with identification.
• Previous repair attempts are acceptable, provided the cylinder head cover or gasket has not been replaced.
• The vehicle must not have been involved in a collision.

Important Warnings for Owners

Owners should be aware of the specific manufacturing date requirements. If your vehicle falls outside these dates, it will not qualify for this particular parts collection effort. For example, if you own a 1.5L Turbo Civic manufactured in March 2022, your vehicle will not be eligible as it was "Vehicle manufactured before 04/2022 does not qualify."

This communication is primarily directed at Honda dealership personnel. While it outlines an important investigation into the 2022-2023 Honda Civic head cover leak, owners should understand the specific criteria for participation.

What Owners Should Do

If your 2022-2023 Honda Civic exhibits an oil leak from the head cover gasket and meets all the qualifying criteria, you should contact your local Honda dealership. The dealership's Technical Information & Support (TIS) department will need to be contacted to record your vehicle information and provide further instructions.

Dealerships are instructed to email TIS at [email protected] or call 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST). You will need to provide your Model Year, Model Name, the issue (e.g., "Honda Civic head cover leak"), VIN, Dealer Number, your name, phone number, current mileage, confirmation of qualifiers, and photos of the leaking area, along with any DPTS#.

As an incentive, Honda will provide a VISA gift card to dealership personnel who identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted into the program. This compensation is for the dealer's efforts in supporting the investigation.

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Source: NHTSA ID 11009191