2023 Honda Civic Antilock Brake Control Module Recall (23V430)

Recall 23V430 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Honda Civic in recall 23V430?

A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Civic, Acura RDX, Acura Integra, and 2022 Honda Accord vehicles. A ball valve in the vehicle stability assist (VSA) modulator may leak brake fluid, which can result in unintended vehicle movement when the brake hold feature is engaged or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel.

Is it safe to drive a 2023 Civic with recall 23V430?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: Unintended vehicle movement or an unexpected increase in brake pedal travel can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Civic shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the control unit and module, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V430?

Recall 23V430 covers 386 vehicles: 2023 Acura Integra; 2023 Acura RDX; 2022 Honda Accord; 2023 Honda Civic.

NHTSA lists 386 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Civic antilock brake control module recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge.

Dealers will replace the VSA modulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are OEJ, XEK, AEY, XEX and OEW.

Manufacturer recall number: OEJ,XEK,AEY,XEX,OEW.

When was recall 23V430 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 23V430 to NHTSA on June 15, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as July 24, 2023.

This recall was filed 40 months ago. If your Civic was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Civic is part of recall 23V430?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V430 is open on your Civic, it will be listed there.

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 23V430000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.

What should Civic owners do about recall 23V430?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V430000 applies to your Civic.
2. Call a Honda dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the control unit and module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.

What are Civic owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 738 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 33 of them about the brakes.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 738 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 33 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Honda Civic: 255 complaints in total, 14 about the brakes
• 2022 Honda Accord: 252 complaints in total, 15 about the brakes
• 2023 Acura Integra: 208 complaints in total, 3 about the brakes
• 2023 Acura RDX: 23 complaints in total, 1 about the brakes

Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):

All vehicle assistance lights on such as e-break, vsa, mitigation system, and cruise control show up as faulty. Infotainment system goes off on its own as well. Very bad electrical parking break light always shows up when vehicle starts. Taking it to dealer multiple times they claimed it’s ok.

2022 Honda Accord owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11693191, filed October 13, 2025

Collision warning randomly activates when driving while no vehicles or objects are around. This has been ongoing, but this last time emergency braking activated extremely hard and would had caused a collision if there was a vehicle following as vehicle almost came to a complete stop on a 75 mph highway.

2022 Honda Accord owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11715357, filed February 3, 2026

This event occurred after a history of ABS system issues as well as Infotainment system issues since 10k miles. During morning commute at approximately 60 mph, all dash warnings began to chime associated with the Touring features of the sedan. TPMS, Collision Avoidance, Braking System, Lane Departure, etc. AND Electric Power Steering.

2022 Honda Accord owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11748591, filed July 6, 2026

Can recall 23V430 make my Civic a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Recall 23V430000 does not automatically make your Civic a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?

If the 2023 Honda Civic brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2023 Honda Civic has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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