Honda2018–2020

Civic 1.6: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

1 known fault documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Body & trim

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Squeaking noise from front seat when driving

Front seat lumbar support adjustment mechanism chafed through on seat frame. Fix: fit a new part.

Overview

Affects
All models with front seat adjustable lumbar support.
Remedy
Fit new part

Repair steps

  1. Remove front seat.
  2. Remove side airbag.
  3. Remove and discard seat lumbar support.
  4. Fit new seat lumbar support.
  5. Apply lithium grease to seat lumbar support adjustment mechanism.
  6. Refit side airbag. Caution: Fit new side airbag retaining nut.
  7. Refit front seat.

Parts

Parts listed in the bulletin
PartPart numberQty
Lumbar support81190-TEZ-G611
Side airbag retaining nut90321-SP0-A801
Lithium grease-1

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Honda Civic 1.6?

This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Honda Civic 1.6. Of these, one concerns the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Honda Civic 1.6 have these faults?

No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.

Can I check for Honda Civic 1.6 faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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