Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Honda Accord has 8 recalls, 376 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
8
Recalls
376
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V661000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nat...
18V268000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2...
19V502000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011...
19V378000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 20...
17V545000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and...
17V030000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 201...
18V042000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura...
12V030000
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This car needs CV AXLE ASSEMBLY REPLACED as published under 'honda news' attached as i am in one one... |
| Feb 10, 2026 | WHEELS | I have bought three Hondas and leased one, I still have a 2012 Sedan and 18 months ago the car stopp... |
| Jan 29, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Purchased a car from JKJ Auto on 01/17/2026 for $5000 + tax. Car was sold "as-is" with no dealer wa... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was a milea... |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. While attempting to sell the vehicle, a p... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While driving to work and out of nowhere i began to smell a burning smell thought it was engine. I h... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES | The VSA/ABS module has failed. It is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others ar... |
| Jun 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | car cut off |
| Apr 30, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an u... |
| Mar 18, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting ... |
| Sep 6, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission is fluttering going into 2nd to 3rd gear. |
| Aug 1, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS, Traction Control and Brake lights on. Diagnosed by 2 mechanics told ABS module is bad, which a... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS Module has failed and brake, ABS and traction control lights remain on; causing braking issue. ... |
| Feb 21, 2024 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS FAILED. IT IS AVAILABLE. LUKILY I'M SAFE. I DON'NT KNOW. NO ONE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, EXCE... |
| Feb 2, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | It is no reason why my car got stolen. My car has a Anti theft system in it and it was not triggered... |
| Dec 16, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | AIR BAGS | I have attempted to notify multiple people numerous times that I no longer own the VIN attached and ... |
| Oct 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | Car has frequent issues with starting and power loss inside and outside the car. This is my second t... |
| Oct 1, 2023 | STEERING | Sudden loss of steering control causing vehicle to veer from the intended path of travel. |
| Sep 6, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Problem: When the ABS computer system (ABS) fails, the balance between front and rear brakes become... |