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.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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.
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