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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| APaS10262020 | 2020-11-03. 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). |
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| APaS10142020 | 2020-10-21. 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). |
| APaS10122020 | 2020-10-21. 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). |
| APaS09302020 | 2020-10-03. 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). |
| APaS09282020907 | 2020-10-03. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| A19-091 | 2020-10-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty extension only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, tiny holes may develop in the condenser tube walls that allows the refrigerant to leak out. This does not apply to any vehicle that has a leaking condenser due to foreign object damage. It also does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law. |
| APaS09142020 | 2020-09-22. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:COMPRESSOR; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS08312020 | 2020-09-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS08242020906 | 2020-09-04. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| APaS08072020903 | 2020-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2018-2019 Accords, 2016-2019 Civics & 2017-2019 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak at the valve cover. 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. |
| APaS08072020901 | 2020-08-14. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS07062020902 | 2020-07-16. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2018-2019 Accords, 2016-2019 Civics & 2017-2019 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak at the valve cover. 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. |
| APaS06122020 | 2020-06-18. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS05122020 | 2020-05-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS03052020 | 2020-03-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS02192020 | 2020-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| A16040B | 2020-02-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ServiceNews Article - The 12-pin connector cavity in the back of the audio unit/audio-navigation unit is intentionally empty. It's used as a service port for other markets, so never try plugging into it. |
| APaS12202019 | 2020-01-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - We've noticed an unprecedented demand for A/C compressors which at times has created a backorder situation. The majority of the compressors returned were analyzed and proven leak free. As you are aware, there is Warranty Extension for Civic Condensers (Service Bulletin 19-091) for a leak problem. This bulletin provides detailed information on how to use the Bosch ROBLD020 Dual Mode Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector which should be used to confirm a leak at the compressor. |
| APaS11142019906 | 2019-11-20. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Civics with a customer complaint of paint peel on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| APaS11142019903 | 2019-11-20. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. 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. |
| ONL6C311012019 | 2019-11-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Owner Notification Letter - This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective air conditioning condenser installed at the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, tiny holes may develop in the condenser tube walls that allow refrigerant to leak out. The warranty will not apply to any vehicle that has leaking condenser due to foreign object damage. |
| APaS10282019906 | 2019-11-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Civics with a customer complaint of paint peel on the C-pillar, in the area adjacent to the rear window. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| ABOM08092019 | 2019-08-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer Message - Today, August 9, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-18 Civic vehicles. This warranty extension covers the A/C condenser to address concerns of leaking refrigerant. American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser from the original 3 years to 10 years from the original date of purchase. |
| A19-091_version2 | 2019-08-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, tiny holes may develop in the condenser tube walls that allows the refrigerant to leak out. The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has a leaking condenser due to foreign object damage. The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law. |
| A19-091 | 2019-08-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty on the A/C condenser to 10 years from the original date of purchase with unlimited miles. This warranty only covers vehicles that have a defective A/C condenser from the factory. The A/C condenser was not manufactured to specification. As a result, tiny holes may develop in the condenser tube walls that allows the refrigerant to leak out. The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has a leaking condenser due to foreign object damage. The warranty extension does not apply to any vehicle that has ever been declared a total loss or sold for salvage by a financial institution or insurer, or has a branded or similar title under any state's law. |
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