October 10, 2024 – The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Honda will recall approximately 1.7 million vehicles in the United States due to a potential steering issue that could elevate the risk of crashes. The recall includes several popular models, such as the 2022-2025 Honda Civic Type R, Acura Integra, and CR-V.
Specifically, the affected vehicles are the 2022-2025 Honda Civic four-door sedans, five-door hatchbacks, and Type-R variants, as well as the 2023-2025 Honda CR-V, HR-V, Acura Integra, and Integra Type S models.
Honda stated that the recall is prompted by a manufacturing issue where excessive pressure between the worm gear and worm wheel in the steering system, coupled with inadequate lubrication, can cause increased friction and torque fluctuation during steering.
The decision to recall the vehicles was made in September, following the receipt of 10,328 warranty claims. However, Honda has not reported any injuries or more severe accidents related to this issue.
Honda has already informed its dealers about the recall, and owners of the affected vehicles are expected to receive notifications in the coming month. The recall cannot be addressed through a software update and will require the replacement of the worm gear spring and the addition of lubricating grease.