Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Honda Civic has 3 recalls, 452 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
452
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
12V548000
STEERING:COLUMN
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles wer...
11V288000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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 POSSIBI...
12V256000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 HONDA CIVIC VEHICLES. DURING ASSEMBLY, THE PROCESS REQUIRED TO SEAT THE DRIVERS SIDE DRIVESHAFT AND SET T...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a vehicle from a private seller on offer up. The seller stated the vehicle was clean tit... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the alarm indicator sounded off intermi... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ve... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving, my 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid suddenly loses power and steering ability. The vehicle sta... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting to park the vehicle, t... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am reporting a serious safety concern with my 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. What component or system f... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Component or system failure: The vehicle experienced failures involving the engine/ignition system, ... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that before attempting ... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | So according to Honda Service Bulletin 20-030, all honda civic 2012-2015 hybrids having IMA Motor Po... |
| May 2, 2025 | STEERING | Esp code1.33-06 while driving car I suddenly lose of power steering making it difficult to control v... |
| May 1, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | It has happened more than once since 3 years ago. If I’m running my AC in the car, when I accelerate... |
| Apr 19, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while attempting t... |
| Mar 20, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | My passenger airbag light is on and stays on. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I have had this 2012 for a little over a year, within the past 6 months periodically the check air b... |
| Jan 24, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | ABS/VSA module faulty. Upon internet research it seems to be a very common problem among owners of t... |
| Oct 20, 2024 | AIR BAGS | I was 3 hrs away from home and I started my vehicle and the air bag light began flashing and beeping... |
| Oct 10, 2024 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Aug 12, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Driving around town, I stopped our 2012 Honda Civic at a stoplight. The brake pedal vibrated from t... |