The 2001 Honda Civic has 8 recalls, the most serious involving the airbags: both the driver and front passenger inflators can rupture during deployment, sending metal fragments through the airbag cushion and into the cabin, with the potential for serious injury or death.
The passenger airbag has an additional concern: on vehicles where the front passenger airbag was previously replaced, it may have been installed incorrectly and could deploy improperly in a crash. On the fuel system side, two separate issues affect certain Civics. The hose clamps securing the fuel filler neck tube can lack sufficient clamping force, allowing the tube to pull away from the fuel tank in a collision and spill fuel near potential ignition sources. There is also a fuel pump concern where residual water left in the pump's electrical connector during manufacturing can corrode the connection over time, causing the pump to fail and the engine to stall without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front airbag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front airbag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver-front airbag inflator may deploy with excessive force or rupture, sending fragments toward occupants and potentially damaging the airbag assembly so it won't inflate properly.
What the fix does
The driver-front airbag inflator will be replaced at a dealer. You'll receive a notification letter with instructions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement, potentially affecting its ability to deploy properly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the passenger air bag and replace the module assembly if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's airbag inflator may build up excessive internal pressure. If the airbag deploys, the pressurized inflator could rupture, sending metal fragments through the airbag cushion toward occupants.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the airbag inflator with a properly functioning unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water left in the fuel pump electrical connector during testing may cause corrosion, leading to fuel pump failure and engine stall without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace the electrical connector if corrosion is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hose clamps securing the fuel filler neck tube may not clamp tightly enough. In a crash, the tube could separate from the fuel tank and leak fuel, which could ignite if exposed to a spark or flame.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the hose clamps for correct tightness and tighten them to the proper specification if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The hose clamps securing the fuel filler neck tube may not be tight enough, potentially allowing fuel leakage.
What the fix does
Dealers will check and tighten the hose clamps to the correct tension as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water left in the fuel pump electrical connector after manufacturing may cause corrosion, leading to fuel pump failure.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel pump and replace it if corrosion is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
