Honda Malaysia recalls Civic, CR-V, and Type R over steering issue – 36,000 units affected

Honda Malaysia has announced a recall for the Honda Civic, Civic Type R, and the CR-V over a steering issue. A total of 36,000 units are affected by this recall and Honda will inform affected customers via notification letters which will include details of the recall. The affected models and their corresponding make years are as such:

Honda Civic (2022 – 2024)
Honda CR-V (2024)
Honda Civic Type R (2023 – 2024)

According to Honda Malaysia, the recall is specifically for the Electric Power Steering (EPS) gearbox where the “EPS gearbox worm wheel may swell and reduce grease film thickness, causing abnormal steering noise or sticky steering”.

The company apologises for the inconvenience caused to affected customers and reassures that other current production and selling models are not affected in this product update. The Company believes this proactive product update is necessary as customer safety is Honda Malaysia’s top prioriity.

Customers involved in this update are urged to contact any Honda authorised dealer to make an appointment upon receiving the notification, to have their vehicles inspected and/or repaired if required.

The company will bear the cost of inspection, repair or replacement of the affected parts in this activity. The replacement stock will be available in stages starting from December 2024.

Vehicle owners can obtain information or check their vehicle status on this product update by calling Honda Malaysia’s Toll-Free number at 1-800-88-2020 or log on to productrecall.honda.com.my or by contacting any Honda authorised dealer.

Source: Honda Malaysia