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Service bulletins for the 2016 Honda Civic

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

327 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A22-0132022-07-07. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LATCH; EQUIPMENT; STRUCTURE. Service bulletin - The trunk spring breaks and will not hold the trunk lid in the upright position. There is fatigue in the material used in manufacturing of the trunk spring.
Product Update2022-05-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Hawaii Multi Model Monroney Label No Print.
Label Misprint2022-05-09. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii.
NSS3002021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Recall Information update: Service Bulletin NSS300 #2
SB160092021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service Bulletin - Service Manual Update: Fuel Filler Main Flap Unit Replacement
0328712021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
032862021-12-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Honda Job Aid - Tech Line Calling Guidelines Affected vehicles General Info.
APaS051020219022021-05-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design.
DLR-02-26-20162021-05-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Today, February 26, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. is announcing a Product Update for certain Accord, Civic, CR-Z, Fit, and Insight model years 2014-2016 vehicles for sale in the state of Hawaii to amend Monroney labels that were printed without bumper impact information. Basic Problem American Honda had a computer programming issue; an obsolete program name causing printing of no bumper impact information on the Monroney label for the state of Hawaii.
DLR-02-24-20162021-05-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT. On Friday, January 29, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2016 Civic vehicles due to potentially missing or mis-set piston pin snap rings that may cause engine stall or failure. Then on February 9, 2016, American Honda added additional VINs to the affected list. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be inspected and, if necessary, repaired per service bulletin 16-017, Safety Recall: Piston Pin Snap Ring once the parts, tools, and complete repair information are available. Refer to your eResponsibility report or VIN inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected by this safety recall.
SB-16-020 032312021-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance statement is missing. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.
SB-16-019 032302021-05-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. BACKGROUND On the Monroney label, the bumper compliance impact speed listed was carried over from 2015 models and is incorrect for 2016 vehicles. Do an iN VIN status inquiry to make sure the vehicle is shown as eligible. Vehicles affected by this campaign may be in your new vehicle inventory. Repair these vehicles before they are sold. No action is needed on vehicles that have been sold. CORRECTIVE ACTION Attach the Monroney update label to the window area next to the Monroney label.
DLR-02-26-20162021-05-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. Basic Problem 2016 model year Civic vehicles produced before January 12, 2016 have incorrect information related to the bumper compliance test. The label is printed with a speed of 5 mph and should be written with correct speed of 2.5 mph. In error, the 2015 Civic bumper impact speed rating was used for the 2016 Civic Monroney label
DLR-02-26-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; STRUCTURE:BODY. Basic Problem 2016 model year Civic vehicles produced before January 12, 2016 have incorrect information related to the bumper compliance test. The label is printed with a speed of 5 mph and should be written with correct speed of 2.5 mph. In error, the 2015 Civic bumper impact speed rating was used for the 2016 Civic Monroney label
DLR-03-15-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. On Friday, January 29, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2016 Civic vehicles due to potentially missing or mis-set piston pin snap rings that may cause engine stall or failure. Then on February 9, 2016, American Honda added additional VINs to the affected list. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be inspected and, if necessary, repaired per service bulletin 16-017, Safety Recall: Piston Pin Snap Ring Inspection once the parts, tools, and complete repair information are available. Refer to your eResponsibility report or VIN inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected by this safety recall.
DLR-02-24-20162021-05-10. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. On Friday, January 29, 2016, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. notified NHTSA of a stop sale and safety recall for certain 2016 Civic vehicles due to potentially missing or mis-set piston pin snap rings that may cause engine stall or failure. Then on February 9, 2016, American Honda added additional VINs to the affected list. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be inspected and, if necessary, repaired per service bulletin 16-017, Safety Recall: Piston Pin Snap Ring once the parts, tools, and complete repair information are available. Refer to your eResponsibility report or VIN inquiry to determine which units in your inventory are affected by this safety recall.
APaS033020219092021-04-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; VISIBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the A/C inop or blowing warm air. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS030220212021-03-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design (see pictures HERE).
APaS021520219022021-02-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS020920212021-02-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design (see pictures HERE).
APaS012220219052021-01-30. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS010720212021-01-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design (see pictures HERE).
APaS121820202020-12-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design (see pictures HERE).
APaS120520209062020-12-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the rear view camera screen appearing blank, foggy or blurry. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
APaS113020202020-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; VISIBILITY. Dealer Message - We have noticed an unprecedented parts demand and number of warranty claims for the 2016-2020 Civic A/C compressors. The overwhelming majority of the compressors returned and analyzed have been proven to be LEAK FREE. Some compressor designs will allow for some oil seepage and/or red dust in the compressor clutch/shaft area. This is NORMAL for this compressor design (see pictures HERE).

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