Steering gearbox friction can make steering difficult (recall 24V744) (2023–2025; Type S 2024–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- 5th gen (2023–present)
- Years:
- 2023–2025; Type S 2024–2025
- Powertrain:
- All, incl. Integra Type S
The steering gearbox can be manufactured with excess internal friction, making the car harder to steer. Recall 24V744 covers 2023–2025 Integra and 2024–2025 Integra Type S models, along with the Civic, Civic Type R, CR-V and HR-V. Dealers replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease. Letters went out November 18, 2024; the 1,693,199 total covers every model.
Symptoms
- Steering feels sticky or heavy, especially at low speed
- Steering does not return smoothly to center
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Also check recalls.acura.com by VIN
NHTSA recall: 24V744 (2024-10) · 1,693,199 vehicles in the campaign
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