2025-2026 Honda Civic MIL On with DTC P0087 Stored

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) has issued a PRIORITY/ACTION REQUIRED communication to its dealerships regarding certain 2025-2026 Honda Civic 2.0L vehicles. The manufacturer is investigating customer complaints related to the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" accompanied by Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0087, which signifies "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low". Owners of affected vehicles may also experience symptoms such as "loss of power" or "engine stalling".

To better understand the underlying cause of this condition, Honda is requesting that dealerships identify and report specific vehicles for parts collection. This initiative aims to gather physical components for analysis before any repair attempts are made.

Symptoms

Owners of 2025-2026 Honda Civic 2.0L models may observe the following symptoms:

• The "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" illuminates on the dashboard.
• A diagnostic scan reveals DTC P0087, indicating "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low".
• The vehicle may experience a noticeable "loss of power".
• In some cases, the engine may exhibit "engine stalling" during operation.

Fault Codes / DTCs

The primary fault code associated with this investigation is:

This DTC indicates that the fuel pressure in the rail or system is lower than the specified limit, which can impact engine performance.

Identifying Affected Vehicles

Honda is specifically interested in vehicles that meet a strict set of criteria. Dealerships must verify the following qualifiers before reporting a vehicle for parts collection:

• The vehicle must be equipped with a 2.0L engine, specifically excluding the Type R variant.
• The vehicle must have the DTC P0087 stored. Dealerships are required to print out all DTC Check results and email them to Technical Information & Support (TIS).
• The vehicle must have previously visited a service department for a low fuel pressure concern.
• Even if the DTC P0087 has been cleared, the vehicle is still acceptable for the program as long as the DTC printout clearly shows P0087.
• There must be no fuel leak detected from either the high-pressure fuel pump or the low-pressure fuel pump.
• Any previous parts replacements are acceptable.
• The vehicle must have no history of collisions.

Honda's Investigation and Parts Collection

This communication, identified by NHTSA ID 11031494, is part of Honda's ongoing effort to diagnose and resolve the root cause of the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" with DTC P0087. By collecting specific parts from qualifying vehicles, Honda aims to gain a deeper understanding of the issue. Dealership technicians who successfully identify and report a qualifying vehicle that is accepted into the program may receive a VISA gift card as a gesture of appreciation.

What Owners Should Know

This is a dealer-level communication, and Honda is not directly notifying consumers about this specific parts collection request. If you own a 2025-2026 Honda Civic 2.0L and experience the symptoms described, particularly the "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" and potential "loss of power" or "engine stalling", it is important to contact your authorized Honda dealership. They will be able to perform a diagnostic check to see if your vehicle has the Honda Civic P0087 fault code and qualifies for this investigation.

Owner Action

If your 2025-2026 Honda Civic 2.0L exhibits a "Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on" and you suspect it might be related to the "Fuel Rail/System Pressure Too Low" condition (DTC P0087), you should schedule an appointment with your local Honda dealership. Inform them of the symptoms you are experiencing and mention the ongoing investigation related to the Honda Civic P0087 code. The dealership will be able to perform the necessary diagnostics and determine if your vehicle meets the criteria for Honda's parts collection program.

Source: NHTSA ID 11031494