2023 Honda Civic Type R MIL On with DTC P0011

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued a communication to its dealerships regarding an ongoing investigation into a specific issue affecting certain 2023 Honda Civic Type R vehicles. This communication, identified as a "Request for Parts: 2023 Civic Type R MIL On with DTC P0011 (ACTION REQUIRED)", indicates that Honda is actively seeking to understand the root cause of a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illumination accompanied by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0011.

Symptoms

Owners of affected 2023 Honda Civic Type R vehicles may observe the following symptoms:

• The "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" is illuminated on the dashboard.
• An "engine idling rough condition" may be experienced.

Fault Codes / DTCs

The primary diagnostic trouble code associated with this investigation is:

• P0011: "VTC A System Malfunction"

This code indicates an issue with the Variable Timing Control (VTC) system, specifically related to the 'A' camshaft position timing over-advanced or system performance.

Investigation Details

Honda is undertaking this investigation to gain a deeper understanding of why the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminates with the DTC P0011 (VTC A System Malfunction) in the 2023 Honda Civic Type R. To achieve this, AHM is requesting that dealerships identify and submit specific parts from qualifying vehicles before any repair attempts are made. This proactive approach aims to pinpoint the exact cause of the condition and develop a comprehensive solution.

Qualifying Conditions for Participation

For a 2023 Honda Civic Type R to be considered for this parts collection initiative, it must meet specific criteria:

• The vehicle must have DTC P0011 (VTC A System Malfunction) stored.
• There must have been no previous replacement of the TDC sensors (Part Number 37510-RPY-G01).
• A prior clearing of the DTC code is acceptable.

What Owners Should Know

This communication is primarily directed at Honda dealership personnel, indicating a manufacturer-led investigation rather than a direct owner recall or service bulletin with a defined repair procedure. Honda is not notifying consumers directly for this specific request for parts.

If your 2023 Honda Civic Type R is experiencing a "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" with DTC P0011 and potentially an "engine idling rough condition," you should contact your authorized Honda dealership. They will be able to determine if your vehicle meets the qualifiers for this investigation. If your vehicle qualifies, the dealership will contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) team to provide specific vehicle information, including the model year, model name, issue description, VIN, dealer number, technician's name, phone number, current mileage, and a specific DPTS#.

As a gesture of appreciation, technicians who successfully identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted into the program will receive a VISA gift card from AHM.

NHTSA ID: 10248673