Does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most recent reported on December 10, 2020 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by power train (3).

How many 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Honda Civic Hybrid recalls

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 20V770000 · reported December 10, 2020 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 248,358 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
The risk: A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system4
Power train3
Air bags2
Engine2
Service brakes2
Vehicle speed control2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Hybrid propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 26, 2025 · Engine · 90,000 miles
The contact's stepdaughter owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while his stepdaughter was driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact about Service Bulletin 20-030 Warranty Extension…

Apr 25, 2024 · Electrical system · 100,600 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact became aware that the braking system, ABS, and battery warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. Additionally, while attempting to start the…

Aug 25, 2022 · Power train · 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH on the highway, the suspension lowered inadvertently, causing her to lose control of the vehicle, and the vehicle stopped. The vehicle was towed to the residence where it was diagnosed by an independent mechanic. The independent…

Jul 12, 2021 · Power train
The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 20V770000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had…

May 19, 2021 · Power train
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA CIVIC HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V770000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER…

Civic Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2009	5	28	0
2010	6	12	1
2011	6	1	0
2012	1	12	3
2013	0	9	0
2014	0	5	1
2015	0	5	0

Across all years, the 2007 Civic Hybrid has the most complaints (64). All Honda Civic Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, the most recent reported on December 10, 2020 (Power train: driveline, driveshaft). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid?: Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (4 complaints), followed by power train (3).
How many 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 12 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 26, 2025.