2012 Honda Civic

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #12V548000November 21, 2012157 vehicles affected

  steering: column

  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 steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #12V256000June 4, 201250,190 vehicles affected

  power train: driveline: driveshaft

  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.

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #11V288000May 18, 20111,156 vehicles affected

  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 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.

  Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  Remedy

  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.

Other model years

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