Large Recall NHTSA · 16V725000 Reported October 11, 2016

Parking brake may not apply just after key off

Q: What is recall 16V725000?

NHTSA recall 16V725000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 11, 2016. It addresses: Parking brake may not apply just after key off. The recall affects approximately 350,083 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 350,083 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V725000

Manufacturer Campaign

KC6

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

350,083

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

October 11, 2016

Completion Rate

89.98

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 honda civic two door and four door 1.5l turbo and 2.0l vehicles. the electric parking brake (epb) may not engage if it is applied immediately after turning the ignition off.

Safety Consequence

If the epb is not applied, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 16V725000 or campaign KC6.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V725000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V725000?

NHTSA recall 16V725000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 11, 2016. It addresses: Parking brake may not apply just after key off. The recall affects approximately 350,083 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V725000 or the manufacturer campaign number KC6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.