Safety recallImmediate safety action

2016 Honda Civic · Brakes & vehicle control

Electric parking brake may not engage after shutdown

NHTSA campaign 16V725000 lists the 2016 Honda Civic for a condition in which electric parking brake may not engage after shutdown.

Vehicles covered
2016
Evidence level
Official NHTSA safety recall
Information reviewed
August 2, 2026
Jurisdiction
United States

What the reviewed source says

Start with the documented condition, not a parts guess.

NHTSA lists the 2016 Honda Civic in safety campaign 16V725000. The official record says: The electric parking brake (EPB) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off. The stated safety consequence is: If the EPB is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. A make, model and year match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included or that the repair remains open.

Words owners may use

Does this match the moment?

“2016 Civic parking brake not engaging”“Civic rolls after turning engine off”“Civic electronic parking brake software problem”“Civic parking brake recall”“NHTSA campaign 16V725000”

Symptoms in the pattern

  • The electric parking brake may not set after the ignition is switched off.
  • The vehicle may roll when parked if the brake did not engage.

Vehicles and scope

  • 2016 Honda Civic
  • Vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 16V725000
  • VIN confirmation is required

Manufacturer position

What the official procedure directs

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.

Mileage context

Campaign 16V725000 is based on the recalled vehicle population and VIN, not a published mileage threshold. Mileage alone cannot confirm or exclude it.

Original evidence

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Repair paths and safe checks

Separate the diagnosis from the action.

Official repair pathAuthorized dealer or manufacturer service center · VIN check and recall service

Complete recall 16V725000

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.

Boundary

A year and model match does not confirm VIN eligibility. Do not substitute an owner repair for an open safety recall.

What owners reported

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Check the VIN and record what happened

Check the 17-character VIN with NHTSA or Honda. Save campaign 16V725000, any warning messages and a short description of when the symptom occurred for the service appointment.

Boundary

Do not recreate a dangerous symptom for a photo or video.

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