Service bulletins for the 2020 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.
168 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.
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| APaS04222021901 | 2021-04-27. Service bulletin. 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. |
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| APaS04192021 | 2021-04-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| APaS04082021902 | 2021-04-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| APaS04072021 | 2021-04-15. Service bulletin. 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). |
| APaS03302021909 | 2021-04-05. 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. |
| APaS03302021901 | 2021-04-05. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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. |
| APaS03252021905 | 2021-04-05. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2020 Civics with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind. |
| A20-021 | 2021-03-23. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin - The HFL system freezes during or after a phone call. |
| APaS03122021 | 2021-03-17. Service bulletin. 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. |
| APaS03102021902 | 2021-03-16. Service bulletin. 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. |
| APaS03022021 | 2021-03-09. 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). |
| APaS02152021902 | 2021-02-26. 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. |
| A20-021 | 2021-02-26. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Bulletin - The HFL system freezes during or after a phone call. |
| APaS02092021 | 2021-02-18. 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). |
| APaS01222021905 | 2021-01-30. 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. |
| APaS01072021 | 2021-01-13. 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). |
| APaS01062021903 | 2021-01-13. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES; 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. |
| APaS12182020 | 2020-12-23. 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). |
| APaS12052020906 | 2020-12-09. 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. |
| APaS11302020 | 2020-12-02. 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). |
| APaS11092020 | 2020-11-18. Service bulletin. 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). |
| APaS11042020906 | 2020-11-11. Service bulletin. BACK OVER PREVENTION. 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. |
| 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). |
| APaS10162020906 | 2020-10-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:VIDEO MONITOR/SCREEN; BACK OVER PREVENTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 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. |
| 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). |
The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.