2023-2024 Honda/Acura Driver's Seat Recall 24V859000
Honda has issued recall 24V859000 for certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Civic, Pilot, HR-V, and Acura Integra models. The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, increasing injury risk in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame free of charge.
Also applies to
- Honda Accord
- 2023
- Honda Civic
- 2024
- Acura Integra
- 2024
Safety Risk: Unsecured Driver's Seat
Honda has issued recall 24V859000 for several 2023-2024 models due to a potential safety hazard involving the driver's seat. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a collision. This significantly increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash. This condition means the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, which governs seating systems.
What's Being Recalled
This recall, identified as NHTSA Campaign Number 24V859000, addresses a manufacturing defect where the driver's seat cushion frame may not have been properly tightened during assembly. This issue affects the critical fasteners of the seat assembly. The primary concern is that the driver's seat could become loose, compromising driver safety.
The recall specifically targets certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The problem lies with the driver's seat cushion frame. An unsecured Honda Civic driver's seat could lead to serious consequences.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2023-2024 Honda Civic, or other listed models, should check if their vehicle is included in this recall. The affected models include:
- 2023-2024 Honda Civic
- 2023 Honda Accord
- 2024 Acura Integra
To determine if your specific vehicle is part of recall 24V859000, you can visit the NHTSA recall website at nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). You can also check the Honda or Acura recall websites directly.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Honda will resolve this issue by having authorized dealers replace the driver's seat cushion frame. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 6, 2025, providing further instructions.
If you own an affected vehicle, such as a 2023 Honda Civic with an unsecured Honda Civic driver's seat, it is important to schedule this repair promptly. You may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 for more information or to arrange the service.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Recall ID: 24V859000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is recall 24V859000 about?
- Recall 24V859000 addresses a manufacturing defect in certain 2023-2024 Honda and Acura vehicles where the driver's seat cushion frame may not have been properly tightened, leading to an unsecured driver's seat.
- Which vehicles are affected by the unsecured driver's seat recall?
- This recall affects certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles.
- What is the remedy for the driver's seat issue?
- Authorized Honda and Acura dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame free of charge to the owner.
- When will owners be notified about recall 24V859000?
- Owner notification letters for recall 24V859000 were mailed on January 6, 2025.
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.
Seats, the system this article covers, accounts for 222 of 16,711 complaints (1%), including 2 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 seats
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front driver's side seat was shaking, and the recliner was wobbly.
Read owner complaints →Driver seat and the seat belt squeaking. Started at 3k miles. Usually at lower speeds, sometimes the seat belt is squeaking even just if I’m breathing. Makes me worry about the quality of the assembly of parts.
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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