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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2HGFA1F53BH524324 · Checked Oct 30, 2026
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2HGFA1F53BH•••••• 2011 Honda Civic

This build draws 1.6× more complaints than the average 2011 Honda Civic build (3 vs 2).

3on this build
146on the model
79builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Air Bags 2 Structure 1

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Air Bags crash Jun 2016
The contact owned a 2011 honda civic. While driving 40 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle without warning and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy, but exploded. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The contact sustained a…
Structure Feb 2016
Paint recall, black paint is fading on roof and bumper
Air Bags May 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 honda civic. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V346000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2HGFA1F53BH524324 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.