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Police penalty notices for dark window tint usually apply to backyard operators and independent workshops, but it turns out Honda Australia has been applying illegal tint on an industrial scale.


According to Honda, the recall affects all variants of the Civic and CR-V built in 2021 and 2022.

The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Honda Genuine accessory window tint applied to the front (door) side windows does not meet specifications and may be too dark and reduce visibility.



“Reduced visibility will potentially increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.”

Date of recall notice 3 January 2023
Make Honda
Model Civic, CR-V (All variants)
Year 2021-2022
Vehicles affected 5053
VIN list Click here to download the list of affected VINs
Contact link Click here to contact the manufacturer

A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 5053 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.

Owners can contact Honda Australia’s recall assist support line by phone on 1800 789839.



To have your vehicle checked, find your closest Honda Centre (dealership) by clicking here.

Paul Gover

Paul Gover has been a motoring journalist for more than 40 years, working on newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and television. A qualified general news journalist and sports reporter, his passion for motoring led him to Wheels, Motor, Car Australia, Which Car and Auto Action magazines. He is a champion racing driver as well as a World Car of the Year judge.

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