2023 Honda Civic Type R MIL On with DTC P0011

Why Honda is Investigating

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is currently conducting an investigation into a specific issue affecting certain 2023 Honda Civic Type R vehicles. The primary concern is the illumination of the 'Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on' accompanied by the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0011, which signifies a "VTC A System Malfunction." Owners of affected vehicles may also report an engine idling rough condition.

To thoroughly understand the underlying cause of this condition, AHM is requesting to collect specific parts from these vehicles. This data collection is crucial for their engineering analysis before any repair attempts are made.

Symptoms and Fault Codes

Owners of affected 2023 Honda Civic Type R vehicles may notice the 'Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on' illuminated on their dashboard. When scanned, the vehicle's onboard diagnostic system will likely show the DTC P0011, indicating a "VTC A System Malfunction." In addition to the warning light, some drivers might experience an engine idling rough condition.

Conditions for Honda's Interest

Honda is specifically interested in vehicles that meet certain criteria for their investigation. For a vehicle to qualify for parts collection, it must:

• Have the DTC P0011 (VTC A System Malfunction) currently stored in the vehicle's system.
• Not have had the TDC sensors (Part Number 37510-RPY-G01) replaced previously.
• It is acceptable if the DTC code has been cleared prior to the vehicle's arrival at the dealership.

What Owners Should Know

This communication is a request for data and parts collection from Honda to its dealerships, not a recall. If your 2023 Honda Civic Type R exhibits the 'Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) on' with DTC P0011 and rough idling, it is important to take your vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership. Do not attempt to replace parts, especially the TDC sensors, before the dealership has had a chance to assess the vehicle and potentially contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) group.

Honda's aim is to gather information directly from affected vehicles to determine the most effective long-term solution. Cooperation with this process helps Honda engineers understand the issue better.

Dealership Action and Information Required

If a 2023 Honda Civic Type R arrives at a dealership meeting the specified qualifiers, technicians are instructed to contact Honda's Technical Information & Support (TIS) group. This can be done via email at [email protected] or by phone at 800-880-1072 (Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm PST).

When contacting TIS, dealerships must provide the following information in their email title:

• Model Year (e.g., 2023)
• Model Name (e.g., Civic Type R)
• Issue (e.g., MIL On with DTC P0011)
• VIN

The email body should include:

• Dealer Number
• Your Name
• Best Phone Number to be Reached
• Current Mileage
• DPTS#

As a token of appreciation, technicians who successfully identify and report a qualifying vehicle that leads to a parts collection will receive a VISA gift card.

NHTSA ID

10238819