1990 Honda Civic Recalls

What To Do If Your Civic Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Honda, so if you own a 1990 Civic take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Honda to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 1990 Civic Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced APRIL 07 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E012000
  • Number Affected 16,270

  Summary: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on May 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E012000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced AUGUST 11 2008
  • NHTSA Reference #08E050000
  • Number Affected 1,921

  Summary: K2 motor is recalling 1,921 aftermarket headlamps of various models sold for use on the above listed vehicles. These headlamps are missing the amber side reflex reflector which fails to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber side reflex reflectors, the lighting visibility may be affected, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: K2 motor will notify owners and offer a full refund. The recall began on decemeber 17, 2008. Owners may contact K2 motor at 1-909-839-2992.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #08E050000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E049000
  • Number Affected 27,176

  Summary: Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E049000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced MAY 15 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E040000
  • Number Affected 1,648

  Summary: Certain E speed racing combination lamps sold as replacement equipment for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: E speed racing will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began May 10, 2006. Owners may contact E speed racing 909-923-3636.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E040000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced APRIL 18 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E032000
  • Number Affected 845

  Summary: Certain Eagle eyes and sonar headlights and corner lights sold as aftermarket for use on 1988-2005 Honda Civic, 1990-2005 Honda Accord, and 1990-2001 Acura integra passenger vehicles listed above. Headlights and corner lights that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Tom motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the purchase of noncompliant lights. The recall began April 17, 2006. Owners may contact tom motorsport at 626-968-4007.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E032000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced MARCH 23 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E026000
  • Number Affected 61,944

  Summary: Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

  Fix: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E026000 »

• SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced MAY 24 1995
  • NHTSA Reference #95V103001
  • Number Affected 3,700,000

  Summary: The front safety belt buckle release buttons can break. These red plastic release buttons are marked "press." If a button breaks, pieces can fall into the buckle assembly causing the buckle to operate improperly.

  Consequence: The safety belts would not provide adequate protection to an occupant in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Owners should promptly check the condition and operation of both front safety belt buckles. Carefully inspect the red release button for any breaks or cracks. Check that both buckles are operating properly by inserting each latch plate into its buckle, tug on the belt to make sure the latch is securely locked, then press the release button. The latch plate should pop out of the buckle when the button is pressed. If either release button shows any sign of breakage or cracking, or if either buckle fails to operate properly, promptly contact your authorized Honda/Acura dealer to schedule an appointment to have the buckle replaced or repaired, free of charge. The manufacturer is developing a remedy designed to prevent the failure of the buttons that are not currently broken.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #95V103001 »

• POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced SEPTEMBER 04 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V163000
  • Number Affected 18

  Summary: Due to an improperly machined internal shaft in the transmission, the pawl mechanisim may not fully engage when transmission is in the park position.

  Consequence: Vehicle could roll while the transmission is in the parkposition and a crash could result.

  Fix: Install an improved parking pawl shaft.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V163000 »

• VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Recall for 1990 Honda Civic

  • Recall Announced JULY 10 1990
  • NHTSA Reference #90V126000
  • Number Affected 65

  Summary: Poor adhesion may occur between paint layers in the windshield mounting area due to defective paint batches or overspraying.

  Consequence: Paint separation in the windshield areas would leadto non-compliance with FMVSS 212 retention requirements. Loss of windshieldretention ability could cause winshield to separate from vehicle without warningand harm vehicle occupants and others in the vicinity.

  Fix: Reinstall windshield to insure proper retention.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #90V126000 »