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2012 Honda Civic recalls and problems

3 recalls and 456 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic.

3
recalls
456
owner complaints
55
complaints mentioning a crash
5
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 recalls

Steering: column

NHTSA campaign 12V548000 · reported November 21, 2012 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 157 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
The risk
The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Power train: driveline, driveshaft

NHTSA campaign 12V256000 · reported June 4, 2012 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 50,190 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the driver’s side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.
The risk
If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake has not been set when the gear selector has been placed in the “park” position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.

Fuel system, other: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 11V288000 · reported May 18, 2011 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 1,156 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Oct 13, 2026 · Electrical system

Dear NHTSA Vehicle Safety Complaint Team, I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring and unresolved hybrid-system issue with my 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. Vehicle Information Make/Model: 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid VIN: […] Current Mileage: Approximately 144,000 miles Diagnostic Trouble Code: P1440 Reported…

Sep 18, 2026 · Service brakes

Failed braking after repairing 9/14/26, Sun Auto did not bleed my brakes after installing front pads and rear shoes. When I brought this to the Service writer's attention on 9/18/26 his response was that I did not purchase the brake fluid service. Yes an independent Brake shop inspected and resolved the issue.

Jun 30, 2026 · Air bags

We were not injured. We fixed the problem before we did get hurt..message came up.. “Check airbag system”. We had t replace our driver’s side airbag at the cost of over $1,500.

Jun 26, 2026 · Air bags

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat weight sensor failed to operate properly. The contact stated that while the front passenger’s seat was occupied, the air bag enabled warning light was flashing off and on. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign…

Mar 26, 2026 · Electrical system · 167,842 miles

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the alarm indicator sounded off intermittently without cause. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who informed the contact that the alarm was a factory-made system and then suggested pressing the key fob twice to stop the alarm from sounding off…

Civic model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2009 8396426
2010 8397315
2011 9169225
2012 3456555
2013 0319291
2014 2293304
2015 1381372

Across all years, the 2006 Civic has the most complaints (1,403). All Honda Civic years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic, the most recent reported on November 21, 2012 (Steering: column). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic?
Owners have filed 456 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (149 complaints), followed by steering (74).
How many 2012 Honda Civic complaints mention a crash or fire?
55 of 456 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 41 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 13, 2026.