Honda Civic 2016: Parking Brake May Not Engage After Ignition Off
Honda recalls 2016 Civic models with electric parking brake that may not engage after turning off ignition, risking vehicle rollaway. Owners can get free software update from dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2016 Civic models where the electric parking brake might not engage if applied right after turning off the ignition. This could cause the car to roll away and increase crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227038-honda-civic-2016-parking-brake-may-not-engage-after-ignition.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227038-honda-civic-2016-parking-brake-may-not-engage-after-ignition · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V725000
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“Honda Civic 2016: Parking Brake May Not Engage After Ignition Off.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227038-honda-civic-2016-parking-brake-may-not-engage-after-ignition. Based on NHTSA recall #16V725000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V725000).
Why it’s dangerous
The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage immediately after turning off the ignition. If the brake isn't applied properly, the vehicle could roll away, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Honda Civic models with 1.5L turbo or 2.0L engines are affected. Drivers who frequently park on slopes or in areas where rolling could cause accidents are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your 2016 Honda Civic for a 1.5L turbo or 2.0L engine. The recall started November 8, 2016, and applies to vehicles purchased between 2016 and 2016.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-888-234-2138 to get the free software update for your vehicle's electric parking brake.
Get Software Update
Dealers will update your vehicle's software to ensure the electric parking brake engages immediately after turning off the ignition.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to allow the EPB to engage immediately after the ignition is turned off, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KC6.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 days.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V725000 (November 10, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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