2023 Honda Civic VSA Modulator Recall 23V430000
Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) has issued a recall, NHTSA ID 23V430000, for certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A leaking VSA modulator can cause unintended vehicle movement or increased brake pedal travel, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the…
Also applies to
- Honda Accord
- 2022
- Acura Integra
- 2023
Why This Matters: Safety Risk
A defective ball valve within the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modulator can lead to brake fluid leakage. This issue can result in two critical safety concerns: unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is active, or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel. Both conditions significantly heighten the risk of a crash or injury.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V430000, addresses a defect in the VSA modulator. Specifically, a ball valve inside the modulator may leak brake fluid. The affected component is listed as "SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE." Honda's internal recall numbers for this campaign are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX, and OEW.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
This 2023 Honda Civic recall, along with other models, impacts certain 2023 Honda Civic, 2023 Acura RDX, 2023 Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. Owners can determine if their specific vehicle is included by contacting Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or by visiting the NHTSA website and entering their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Manufacturer's Remedy
Honda dealers will replace the faulty VSA modulator free of charge. Owner notification letters were dispatched on July 24, 2023, informing affected owners about the necessary repair. This repair is crucial to address the potential for unintended vehicle movement or increased brake pedal travel.
What Owners Should Do
If you own an affected vehicle, it is important to have the VSA modulator replaced as soon as possible. Contact your authorized Honda or Acura dealership to schedule the repair. This 2023 Honda Civic recall fix will be performed at no cost to you.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 23V430000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific problem addressed by recall 23V430000?
- Recall 23V430000 addresses a defect in the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) modulator where a ball valve may leak brake fluid. This can cause unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.
- Which Honda and Acura models are affected by this VSA modulator recall?
- This recall primarily affects certain 2023 Honda Civic, 2023 Acura RDX, 2023 Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles.
- What is the remedy for the VSA modulator issue, and will it cost me anything?
- The remedy involves replacing the VSA modulator. This repair will be performed by authorized Honda or Acura dealers free of charge to the owner.
- What are the potential consequences if I don't get the VSA modulator replaced?
- Failure to replace the VSA modulator could lead to unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel, both of which significantly increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- How can I check if my vehicle is part of the 2023 Honda Civic recall?
- You can check if your vehicle is affected by contacting Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or by entering your VIN on the NHTSA website.
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.
Service Brakes and Hydraulic, the system this article covers, accounts for 1,035 of 16,711 complaints (6%), including 14 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 service brakes and hydraulic
I rear ended a vehicle and my brakes did not respond nor the emergency system activate I gave a dash cam on the incident and no one has inspected the car for that failure
Read owner complaints →The steering wheel start shaking, delayed, hard to steer because it was stiff. I had gotten into a collision on the freeway due to not being able to control the steering wheel. There no other vehicle involved in the accident.
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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