Warning Light On problems of the 2013 Honda Civic

11 problems related to warning light on have been reported for the 2013 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2013 Civic.

1 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2020

The airbag warning light comes on intermittently when I am driving it.

2 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/07/2020

The airbag srs warning light comes on intermittently when I am driving it and I cannot pinpoint when/why. This happened a year ago and the dealership said it was the cable reel in the steering wheel which was replaced. 10 months later (and less than 1000 miles driven) and the airbag srs warning light is continuing to come on intermittently (driving city streets and highway - sometimes it comes on after 15 minutes of driving, sometimes it doesn't come on for for multiple times of driving). I brought it to the dealership and they said they could not duplicate the error and that it could be airbag assembly or clock spring. There are numerous complaints online about intermittent airbag light and Honda should be addressing this if it's a manufacturing issue. I do not feel safe driving nor comfortable paying $1200 to replace driver airbag assembly when it's not even clear if there's an issue. Honda should be researching this issue and addressing it, particularly with the number of similar complaints. It is unsafe.

3 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Honda Civic. The contact stated that an air bag warning light had illuminated on the vehicle. She contact cardinal Honda 531 CT-12, groton, CT 06340 where she was informed that she would have to bring in her vehicle to have it diagnosed. The contact had not taken the vehicle the dealer to be serviced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,000. Jo.

4 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2019

The "check airbag system" warning light keeps turning on and off intermittently. I can find many online complaints about 2013 Civic owners having dealers replace system components only to have the problem reappear in a couple of months. I had our Civic serviced at a Honda dealer in spokane wa a couple of months ago, and had requested they diagnose the problem. I'm in az and my daughter took the car in to the dealer to replace headlight bulbs and inspect the airbag system. However, they did not do the inspection!!! their explanation was that online appointment notes don't appear at their shop. . . Sheesh. So it never was looked at and haven't had a chance to take it back in. No idea if the airbags actually work right now, isn't that great? I feel the 2013 Civics need to be included in the takata recall, but the VIN does not reflect it being included at this time. Not happy with such an early failure in the airbag system.

5 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2019

Airbag warning light comes on and off at random times while driving. This seems to be a widespread complaint with 2013 Honda Civics and while there is no recall yet, there should be in my opinion. Thanks for your consideration, larry packwood.

6 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2017

�takata recall� I received a letter by mail saying there is a class action settlement for the takata airbags. The �check airbag system� warning light comes on randomly in my 2013 Honda Civic while stationary and in motion. Took to dealer and they can't figure out what is wrong or give me a straight answer. I went to the website provided, entered my VIN number but it said my car was not effected. There have been many more complaints for the 2013 Civic model for faulty airbags!! something is not right, this is a major safety issue and Honda needs to take care of it!!.

7 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2017

Check airbag system warning light coming on and off intermittently, whether the vehicle is moving or not. Dealership tech unable to positively identify exact problem or component unless alarm stays on all the time. They could only provide best educated guess. They suspect cable reel is bad. Apparently, when the light is on, air bags apparently will not work. Unacceptable. Have previously owned 3 other Civic 's, never had a single problem with the air bag system. Honda should have a better way to troubleshoot the system to definitively identify the specific defective component in the system. Warning light came on constantly yesterday after approx. A month, but residence is 400 miles from place of employment so it will be a couple days to get vehicle in to dealership to effect repairs. If the government is requiring these systems for safety, then as far as I am concerned they should never fail. Period. Any defect or problem with the system should be immediately corrected by the manufacturer at zero expense to the vehicle owner. I definitely do not feel as safe in the vehicle at the moment, and hope I don't get involved in an accident with this system not working. Just wanted to inform in case others may have experienced this same issue.

8 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

I purchased the vehicle in September 2015. About a month after I purchased the vehicle the service air bag warning light came on. The light would generally go off after I turned it off and turned back on. I brought the problem to Honda's attention and they said that it was throwing the code due to low voltage???? fast forward to 12 months later and the light goes on and off about 10+ times per day. Seems to me that if the airbag system is malfunctioning that there should certainly be a recall.

9 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

Airbag warning light comes on every now and then, checked with Honda many times but no recall. This issue started about 3 years ago when all the other Hondas were getting air bag recall. Very concerning when passenger is in the car with me.

10 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/31/2013

All of these issues have presented themselves while the car was on and in motion. Dear Honda: recall the airbags ASAP!! #1 sign of issue @ 45 miles: passenger airbag light/sensor would blink on-off intermittently (all the time) only while driving. Back driver window works intermittently. #2 @ 15000 miles: steering wheel controls intermittently worked backwards (volume up would turn down & vice versa. ) it wasn't frequently and always eventually started working correctly. #3 @ 40000 miles: airbag warning light came on stating "check airbags" it goes off every once in a while but is on 90% of the time. (not under warranty, the dealer wants $150 just to look. Having the car less 2yrs. And the airbag having issues since 45 miles and never being in an accident, I feel this should be something I should not have to pay for and can't afford anyway. Huge safety concern. #3 @ 60000 miles: my cruise control does not work. It won't even turn on. #4 @ 64000 miles: the horn does not work most of the time. All these issues and I've only had the car 2. 5 yrs. The cruise and volume controls not working is annoying but the horn and airbag is a huge risky issues. I'm not the first to complain. Honda is aware there is issues with the airbags in these models and still has not issued a recall? shame on you Honda! why wait? people are going to die because of the faulty airbags! how many before you make it right??!!.

11 Warning Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2013

Takata recall!!?! airbag indicator issues starting at 45 mi. Check airbag warning is now on always. It's taken over my lcd display screen completely making it useless I. E. Maintenance info, mileage, handsfree equip. Options. Everything (aside from back up camera, still functioning while in reverse) airbag warning light indicator has disable all components on steering wheel I. E. Horn, cruise control, volume ect. . Still no recall? I'm scared for my families safety! do something Honda. Someone needs to make Honda address these issues ASAP!.


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