Drive shaft may corrode and fail
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 acura ilx, 2013 acura ilx hybrid, 2012 honda civic hybrid, and 2007-2008 honda fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 honda fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in connecticut, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia, and wisconsin. the drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
Safety Consequence
A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. the vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed february 2, 2021. a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are p9m, pav, bay, tax, ca0, and maz.
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FAQ: Recall 20V770000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V770000?
NHTSA recall 20V770000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on December 10, 2020. It addresses: Drive shaft may corrode and fail. The recall affects approximately 248,358 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V770000 or the manufacturer campaign number P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX. 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.