2017 Honda Civic Type R

Some 2017-2021 FK8 Civic Type R owners report grinding or difficulty engaging 2nd and 3rd gear during aggressive shifts, particularly when the transmission is cold or during track use. The synchronizer rings can wear prematurely under hard shifting. Honda acknowledged the issue and modified the synchronizer design in later production runs.

Perform a transmission fluid change with Honda MTF-3 manual transmission fluid. Honda released a TSB recommending double-cone synchronizers for 2nd gear on affected early-production FK8 units. If grinding persists, synchro replacement is necessary. Allowing the transmission to warm up before aggressive shifting helps protect the synchros.

The 7-inch Honda Display Audio touchscreen in the 2018 Type R suffers from slow response times, occasional freezing, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto disconnections. The volume knob was replaced with a capacitive touch slider that is widely criticized for being imprecise and dangerous to operate while driving.

Update the infotainment system to the latest firmware version at the dealer. A hard reset by holding the power button can resolve temporary freezes. The capacitive touch volume slider cannot be replaced with a physical knob without aftermarket modifications. Some owners use steering wheel audio controls exclusively to avoid the touch slider.

The intercooler charge pipe on the FK8 Type R can develop boost leaks at the couplers and clamp connections, causing intermittent loss of boost pressure, a check engine light, and reduced power. The issue is more common on vehicles with aftermarket intakes or intercoolers, but can also occur with the factory setup due to clamp loosening from heat cycling.

Inspect all charge pipe couplers and clamps for tightness and seal integrity. Tighten the worm-gear clamps to the specified torque. If the silicone couplers have deteriorated, replace them with reinforced aftermarket couplers. A boost leak test using a pressure tester at the throttle body opening will quickly identify the leak location.

The front brakes on the Civic Type R wear out faster than typical for a daily-driven vehicle, with pad life often reaching only 15,000-25,000 miles under spirited driving. The front Brembo-style 4-piston calipers and large rotors generate significant heat during aggressive braking, causing accelerated pad wear and rotor warping (thickness variation).

Upgrade to a high-performance brake pad compound designed for street and track use, such as EBC Yellowstuff or Hawk HPS 5.0, which offers better heat resistance and longevity. Replace rotors when thickness variation exceeds 0.001 inches. For track use, dedicated track brake pads and fluid are recommended.

The factory triple-exit exhaust on the FK8 Type R produces an interior droning resonance at certain RPMs, particularly around 3,000-3,500 RPM at highway cruising speed. The drone is fatiguing on long highway drives and is exacerbated in Comfort and Normal drive modes where the active exhaust valve is partially closed.

Switching to Sport or +R mode opens the active exhaust valve and changes the exhaust note character, which can reduce the specific droning frequency. Aftermarket resonator inserts or midpipe resonators can address the drone frequency without significantly changing the exhaust tone. Ensure the active exhaust valve motor is functioning properly.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. The owners guide in these vehicles may not have been included or if included, the owner's guide may not have been properly provided required information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

If the information is missing or improper, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the owners information kit, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is O3A.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Honda Civic and CR-V vehicles. The magnet that controls the torque sensor output signal for the electronic power steering system may not be properly secured, allowing the magnet to become dislodged. During a full lock turn, the dislodged magnet may cause steering assist to be applied in the opposite direction.

The unintended steering input reduces vehicle maneuverability and increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gearbox assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C2N, P2O.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback and Civic Type R vehicles. Driver and front passenger seatback pads sold as replacement service parts were made without slit openings for the seat-mounted side air bags. In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, the seatback pad would interfere and adversely affect air bag performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

If the seat-mounted air bags cannot not deploy correctly in the event of a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seatback pads, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is E1D, U1B, and X1C.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda Civic Sedan and Coupe vehicles. The right halfshaft may have been improperly heat treated, reducing its strength.

The improper heat treatment can result in the halfshaft breaking, preventing the engine from moving the vehicle, and can allow a possible roll away situation if the parking brake is not engaged. This can increase the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the halfshaft's serial number, replacing it as necessary and aligning the front wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K0E.