2025 Honda Civic MIL On with DTC P0087 Investigation

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued a PRIORITY/ACTION REQUIRED communication regarding certain 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles. The manufacturer is actively investigating customer complaints related to the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminating with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087, which signifies "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low." This investigation, identified as "Request for Parts: 2025 Civic 2.0L MIL On with DTC P0087 Stored (ACTION REQ'D)", aims to understand the underlying cause of this condition by collecting specific parts from affected vehicles.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles may observe the following symptoms:

• The "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)" illuminates on the dashboard.
• A Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087 is stored, indicating "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low."
• Experience a "loss of power" during driving.
• The engine may exhibit "engine stalling."

Fault Codes / DTCs

The primary fault code associated with this investigation is:

• P0087: Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low

Diagnosis / Trigger Conditions

Honda is interested in vehicles that meet specific criteria to ensure the collected data is relevant to their investigation. For a vehicle to qualify, it must:

• Be a 2025 Honda Civic equipped with a 2.0L engine (excluding Type R models).
• Have the Honda Civic DTC P0087 stored in the system. Dealers must print out all Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) checks and email them to Technical Information & Support (TIS).
• Be acceptable even if the DTC has been cleared, provided the ALL DTC printout still shows P0087.
• Have no verifiable fuel leaks from either the high-pressure fuel pump or the low-pressure fuel pump.
• Not have had any repair attempts on the high-pressure fuel pump and/or low-pressure fuel pump during the current service visit, even if previous replacements were made.
• Have no history of collisions.

What Honda is Investigating

Honda's objective is to collect specific parts from qualifying vehicles to gain a deeper understanding of the root cause of the "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low" condition. This proactive approach helps them develop a comprehensive solution for the issue identified by the Honda Civic DTC P0087.

Owner Action

If your 2025 Honda Civic 2.0L exhibits the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and stores the Honda Civic DTC P0087, indicating "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low," you should contact your authorized Honda dealership. While this communication is primarily for dealership personnel, it directly impacts how your vehicle will be serviced for this specific issue. Your dealer will need to verify if your vehicle meets Honda's qualifiers before proceeding with any repairs. If your vehicle qualifies, the dealership is required to contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) group via email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST) to receive further instructions and provide specific vehicle information.

Manufacturer's Remedy

This communication is not a typical repair bulletin but an information-gathering initiative. If your vehicle meets the qualifiers and is accepted as a candidate for parts collection, the referring technician will receive a VISA gift card as a gesture of appreciation from Honda. This process ensures that Honda can gather necessary data to develop a future repair strategy for the Honda Civic DTC P0087 issue.

Important Warnings

This message is solely directed to Honda dealership personnel. Owners should be aware that if their vehicle presents with the described symptoms and DTC P0087, the dealership is instructed to contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) before attempting any repairs. This ensures that the vehicle can be properly evaluated for the ongoing investigation.

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Source: NHTSA ID: 11023269