Honda Recalls Nearly 1.7 Million Vehicles for Steering Defect

Honda recalled nearly 1.7 million vehicles due to a potential manufacturing error, which may cause difficulty steering and increase the risk of an accident, according to documents released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Warning signs of the malfunction include unusual noises or a "sticky" sensation while steering.

The issue stems from the steering gearbox worm wheel, which may have been improperly assembled, reducing the grease that allows the parts to move smoothly. Additionally, the steering spring may have been set too tight, increasing friction and making the car even more difficult to steer.

As of Sept. 26, Honda had received 10,328 warranty claims. There have been no reports of injuries or death related to the recall.

The recalled vehicles

The recall affects vehicles are from model years 2022 through 2025, including:

Acura

• 2023-2025 Integra
• 2024-2025 Integra Type S

Honda

• 2022-2025 Civic Sedan
• 2025 Civic Hybrid Sedan
• 2022-2025 Civic Hatchback
• 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Hatchback
• 2023-2025 Civic Type R
• 2023-2025 CR-V
• 2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid
• 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell
• 2023-2025 HR-V

Advice to owners

Notification letters instructing owners to bring their vehicles to an authorized Honda dealership are expected to be mailed by Nov. 18. Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and adjust or add grease as needed, free of charge.

If the repair was already made, owners may be eligible for a reimbursement.

For more information, contact Honda Customer Service at 888-327-4236. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.