2013 Honda Civic Technical Service Bulletins

74 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Honda Civic. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
• 10152788Feb 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."
• 10144037Aug 9, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.
• 10144032Aug 9, 2018Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant…
• 10142443Jun 15, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10142442Jun 15, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10108054Feb 21, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - although similar, the hondalink and hondalink ev apps available for download on the apple apps store and google play are not the same. Furthermore, each app applies to specific models.
• 10108021Feb 10, 2017Fuel system. "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fuel tank."
• 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10116764Nov 8, 2016Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10100121Nov 2, 2016Electrical system, Engine. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10087266Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086894Oct 6, 2016Electrical system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10086881Oct 4, 2016Fuel system. Service bulletin - the fuel gauge does not work and the low fuel indicator blinks with fuel in the tank. The pcm may need to be replaced.
• 10086423Sep 21, 2016Electrical system. Dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013 civics with a customer complaint of the starter not starting intermittently. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10083593May 27, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - if the srs warning lamp is illuminated and a dtc 11-1x or 11-2x or a b0001-13 is stored in the srs main unit, replace the driver's airbag module.
• 10211618Mar 1, 2016Seats. EDITOR?S NOTE: This article replaces the one posted in December 2015 to extend the article?s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What?s likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot (the seat temperature…
• 10193298Mar 1, 2016Seats, Equipment. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What’s likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets hot (the seat temperature is over 104° F). We’re aware of this concern and we’re currently working on a solution, so, at this time, there’s no product improvement available…
• 10058980Jan 6, 2016Equipment. Honda 2013-2014 accord & 2013 civc srs: complaint from customer that srs light is on with various dtc's
• 10100043Dec 10, 2015Seats. "techline summary article - editor’s note: this article replaces the one posted in august 2015 to extend that article’s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed. Does the front seat-back creak or squeak when you move around in the seat or get in or out of the vehicle? What’s likely causing it is the seat-back fabric rubbing against the foam pad underneath. This noise only happens when the seat gets…
• 10100224Nov 3, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. "service bulletin - the audio unit software is malfunctioning. Symptom • the audio unit back light flickers. • upper display is blank at startup. • vol/selector knob or hard keys do not work. • multiple sources appear on the information display."
• 10100622Oct 16, 2015Electrical system, Air bags, Seats. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front inner side), 82-21 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – rear inner side), 83-31 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front outer side) and/or…
• 10106754Sep 25, 2015Air bags, Equipment. "engineering request for investigation - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front inner side), 82-21 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – rear inner side), 83-31 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front…
• 10100685Sep 17, 2015Seats, Air bags, Body and structure. "dealer message - american honda (ahm)is investigating certain 2013-2014accords & 2013civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure ofthe front passenger’s w eight sensor – front inner side), 82-21 (internal failure ofthe front passenger’s w eight sensor – rear inner side), 83-31 (internal failure ofthe front passenger’s w eight sensor – front outer side)and/or 83-41…
• 10098946Sep 16, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: • p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). • p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). Note: the symptom may be intermittent and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the dtc. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
• 10099338Sep 9, 2015Equipment. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014 accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure of the front passenger’s w eight sensor – front inner side), 82-21 (internal failure of the front passenger’s w eight sensor – rear inner side), 83-31 (internal failure of the front passenger’s w eight sensor – front outer side) and/or…
• 10107181Jul 29, 2015Air bags, Seats, Equipment. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2013-2014accords & 2013 civic sedans with a customer complaint of srs light on with the dtc 82-11 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front inner side), 82-21 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – rear inner side), 83-31 (internal failure of the front passenger’s weight sensor – front outer side) and/or 83-41…
• 10107158Jul 27, 2015Steering. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06(lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior…
• 10107323Jul 17, 2015Steering. "engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power-assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06 (lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle…
• 10107352Jul 6, 2015Steering. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06 (lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior…
• 10108038Jun 24, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fuel tank."
• 10108113Jun 16, 2015Equipment, Fuel system. "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. These labels can be ordered from helm, inc. Either online at helminc.com or by calling 800-782-4356. Ask for part number y1041."
• 10108204Jun 2, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. These labels can be ordered from helm, inc. Either online at helminc.com or by calling 800-782-4356. Ask for part number y1041."
• 10108481May 7, 2015Fuel system. "service bulletin - the fuel tank in all honda natural gas vehicles must be inspected for deterioration or damage every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is a requirement of honda and the federal government. In addition, the fuel lines and related parts should be inspected to make sure they are ok."
• 10058371Mar 31, 2015Fuel system. Fuel gauge out of order; low fuel indicator flashes while the tank has fuel
• 10115164Jan 28, 2015Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.
• 10115737Jan 20, 2015Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115198Jan 8, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176.
• 10115195Jan 5, 2015Body and structure. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115193Jan 5, 2015Body and structure. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2015 Civics with a complaint of a loose or missing roof molding. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific information from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10115784Dec 9, 2014Brakes. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC P2176 (throttle actuator control system idle position not learned). The PCM misinterprets the throttle position sensor signals and sets DTC P2176.
• 10115813Dec 1, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10057164Nov 21, 2014Engine cooling. Honda: civic 2012-2013 : complaints of incorrect fuel gauge.
• 10118024Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10118175Nov 7, 2014Engine cooling. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10120768Nov 3, 2014Equipment. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10057045Nov 1, 2014Body and structure. Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension, for 7 years, on some vehicles, for exterior paint on hood and front fenders leading edge is cracking; paint on roof appears to be chalky or cloudy. Model 2012-13 civic.
• 10118039Oct 22, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.
• 10118509Oct 7, 2014Engine. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 Civics with a complaint of an engine oil leak at the timing chain case cover. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting any further repair of any kind.

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