2023-2024 Honda Civic/Pilot Head Cover Gasket Leak Investigation
Honda is actively collecting parts from 2023-2024 Civic 2.0L and Pilot vehicles experiencing head cover gasket oil leaks, potentially linked to DTCs P2096 or P2270. This initiative aims to understand the root cause before any repairs are attempted.
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- 2023–2024
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has initiated a "Request for Parts: 2023-2024 Civic 2.0L & Pilot Head Cover Gasket Leak" to investigate oil leaks originating from the head cover gasket area. This proactive measure aims to gather specific vehicle components before any repairs are attempted. The goal is to thoroughly understand the underlying cause of this condition affecting certain 2023 Honda Civic 2.0L and 2023-2024 Honda Pilot vehicles.
Understanding the Honda Civic Head Gasket Leak Investigation
AHM is actively searching for specific 2023 Honda Civic 2.0L and 2023-2024 Honda Pilot vehicles that exhibit an oil leak from the head cover gasket during routine maintenance or as reported by customers. This effort is crucial for engineering analysis to pinpoint the exact reason for the oil leaks. By collecting parts from affected vehicles, Honda seeks to develop a comprehensive understanding of the issue.
Symptoms of an Oil Leak
Owners of qualifying vehicles may notice visible oil leaks. For the 2023-2024 Honda Pilot, specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may also be stored in the vehicle's system, indicating related engine performance issues. These DTCs include:
- P2096: "Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean [Bank 1]"
- P2270: "Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Signal Stuck Lean"
These codes suggest a potential impact on the fuel trim system and oxygen sensor readings, which could be related to the integrity of the engine's sealing surfaces, such as the head cover gasket.
Qualifying Your Vehicle for the Investigation
For a vehicle to be considered for this parts collection initiative, it must meet several specific criteria:
- Civic Models: Must be equipped with a 2.0L engine (LX & Sport trims) and have a manufactured date on the driver's door jamb after June 2023.
- Civic Oil Leak Confirmation: There must be a confirmed oil leak from the head cover gasket area. It is crucial not to clean the oil-leak area prior to inspection.
- Civic Previous Repairs: Any prior repair attempts are acceptable, provided the cylinder head cover or gasket has not been replaced.
- Pilot Oil Leak Confirmation: There must be a confirmed oil leak from the Bank 1 rear head cover gasket area (specifically the oil control valve holder area). This must be verified by performing a borescope inspection, and the oil-leak area should not be cleaned.
- Pilot DTCs: For Pilot models, DTCs P2096 or P2270 may be stored.
- Pilot Previous Repairs: Any prior repair attempts are acceptable, provided the cylinder head assembly has not been replaced.
- Collision Status: The vehicle must not have been involved in a collision.
What Owners Should Do
If your 2023 Honda Civic 2.0L or 2023-2024 Honda Pilot exhibits an oil leak from the head cover gasket area and meets the above qualifiers, your dealership should contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS). Dealers can email [email protected] or call 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST) to provide vehicle information and receive further instructions. Honda offers a VISA gift card as a gesture of appreciation to dealership personnel who identify a qualifying vehicle that is accepted for the parts collection.
NHTSA ID: 11000279
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this Honda communication regarding oil leaks?
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is collecting specific vehicle parts from certain 2023-2024 Civic and Pilot models to investigate and better understand the root cause of oil leaks from the head cover gasket area before any repairs are performed.
- Which Honda vehicles are affected by the head cover gasket oil leak investigation?
- This investigation primarily concerns 2023 Honda Civic 2.0L models manufactured after June 2023, and 2023-2024 Honda Pilot models that are experiencing a head cover gasket leak.
- Are there any specific diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) associated with this Honda Civic head gasket leak issue?
- Yes, for the 2023-2024 Honda Pilot, the oil leak condition may be associated with DTCs P2096 ("Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean [Bank 1]") and P2270 ("Rear Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Signal Stuck Lean").
- What should I do if my Honda Civic or Pilot has an oil leak from the head cover gasket?
- If your 2023 Honda Civic 2.0L or 2023-2024 Honda Pilot has an oil leak from the head cover gasket area and meets the specific qualifying conditions, your dealership should contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) via email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-880-1072 for further instructions.
- What are the key conditions for my vehicle to qualify for Honda's parts collection?
- Key conditions include specific engine types and manufacturing dates for Civic models, confirmation of an oil leak without prior cleaning, and for Pilot models, confirmation of a Bank 1 rear head cover gasket leak via borescope inspection, potential DTCs P2096 or P2270, and no prior collision.
What Honda Civic owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 16,711
- Owner complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 1,769
- Service bulletins
- 1,775
- Crashes reported
- 179
- Fires reported
- 1,484
- Injuries reported
The 2023 model year
263 complaints, the 25th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 19 crashes, 0 fires and 12 injuries for this year, which also has 4 recalls on file.
Engine, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,163 of 16,711 complaints (7%), including 9 for 2023.
Complaints by model year
| 2001 | 1,079 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 702 | |
| 2006 | 1,462 | |
| 2007 | 1,270 | |
| 2008 | 981 | |
| 2016 | 1,082 | |
| 2017 | 606 | |
| 2018 | 752 | |
| 2022 | 889 | |
| 2023 | 263 |
Most-reported systems
- Air Bags — 2,938
- Steering — 2,631
- Power Train — 1,883
- Electrical System — 1,666
- Engine — 1,163
Latest recalls for the 2023 model year
- 24V859000 — Seats (Nov 2024)
- 24V744000 — Steering (Oct 2024)
- 23V704000 — Steering (Oct 2023)
Recent owner reports about engine
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic Hatchback. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
Read owner complaints →Transmission constantly jerking and feeling rough while shifting especially at lower speeds.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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