2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L Front Right Driveshaft Leak

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has initiated an investigation into an oil leak originating from the half shaft support bearing in specific 2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L vehicles. This effort, identified as "Request for Parts: 2022-2024 Civic 1.5L Front Right Driveshaft Leak," aims to gather more information about the root cause of this condition. AHM is actively seeking to collect specific parts from affected vehicles before any repair attempts are made.

The Issue: Front Right Driveshaft Leak

Owners of 2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L models may observe an oil leak from the half shaft support bearing, typically discovered during a routine inspection of the vehicle's driveline. This condition indicates a potential problem with the sealing or integrity of the driveshaft assembly, specifically at the support bearing.

Vehicles Under Investigation

This investigation specifically targets 2022, 2023, and 2024 Honda Civic models equipped with the 1.5L engine. The focus is on understanding why the front right driveshaft leak occurs in these particular vehicles.

Conditions for Participation

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

• Be a Honda Civic equipped with the 1.5L engine.
• Have a visible oil leak on the half shaft support bearing. A photo of the leak is required for documentation.
• Have no holes or damage in the CV boots.
• Not have had any previous replacement of the driveshaft or intermediate shaft.
• Not have been involved in a collision.
• Not have had any prior repair attempts for this specific oil leak issue.

Important Information for Owners and Technicians

It is critical to understand that AHM's primary goal is to collect specific parts from qualifying vehicles prior to any repair being attempted. This allows engineers to analyze the components in their as-failed state, which is essential for accurately diagnosing the cause of the Honda Civic driveshaft leak. Attempting a repair before AHM's collection could compromise the investigation.

As an incentive for dealership personnel who identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted for the program, AHM will provide a VISA gift card. This encourages thorough inspection and accurate reporting of the Honda Civic driveshaft leak.

How to Report a Qualifying Vehicle

If your 2022-2024 Honda Civic 1.5L exhibits an oil leak from the half shaft support bearing and meets all the specified qualifiers, your dealership should contact Technical Information & Support (TIS). Dealership personnel are instructed to email [email protected] or call 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST).

When contacting TIS, the following information must be provided in the email title:

• Model Year (e.g., 2024)
• Model Name (e.g., Civic)
• Issue (e.g., Front Right Driveshaft Leak)
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The email body should include:

• Dealer Number
• Your Name
• Best Phone Number to be Reached
• Current Mileage
• DPTS #

TIS will then provide further instructions regarding the collection of the vehicle's parts.

NHTSA ID: 10249626