Honda is issuing a voluntary recall for over 400,000 vehicles in the United States due to an accessory wheel that can detach while driving. The models affected are the Honda Civic for model years 2016 to 2021. Honda estimates that only 3,276 units had the wheel installed. However, wheels separating from the vehicle presents an increased risk of a crash or injury. Here’s what to do if you own a car affected by this recall.
Honda dealerships will inspect wheels free of charge
The specific part in question is the Honda 18″ Alloy Wheel, or an 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels, that were sold as an accessory for the Honda Civic, according to a recall letter by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent on November 6, 2025.
Per a press release, Honda identified that the wheels have a manufacturing process error created by the supplier. The aluminum accessory wheels have steel lug seat inserts that may not have been properly installed or pressed into the nut seating surface.
This means that while the vehicle is being driven, the lug nut seating surface can deform and lead the wheel nuts to become loose and detach. This is particularly dangerous while the car is driving at high speeds.
Honda urges owners of the affected vehicles to take them to an authorized dealer who will perform an inspection free of charge and replace the accessory wheels at no cost. The automaker has not received any reports of injuries or crashes related to this issue.
Affected owners will be sent a notification letter through the mail by December 8, 2025. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov starting November 6, 2025.
This week Toyota has faced two significant recalls impacting thousands of vehicles, one over an engine issue and another due to a camera defect that can cause the screen to freeze.
