2012 Honda Accord: recalls and problems
8 recalls and 380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is seats.
Most common problems
What owners report
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 honda accord. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 124,414, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 170,762.
The contact owns a 2012 honda accord. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph and turning left onto a secondary road, the vehicle abruptly stopped in the middle of the road. the vehicle was pushed off to the shoulder of the road with help from other motorists who had stopped to aid. the vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the front passenger’
The suspected failed component is on 3-4 general altimax gt45 tires. after approximately 15,000 miles of use and regular tire rotations every 5,000 miles, a steering wheel vibration developed immediately following a tire rotation. multiple tire balances and a road-force balance did not identify a problem or correct the condition. multiple, independent mechanics advised that the vibration may be caused by an internal
Odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2012 honda accord. the contact discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase the vehicle mileage wa47,000,p=and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 238, 629. a carfax report was obtained with the same mileage. the contact sent a message and left a voice mail message but there was no res
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Accord 4 DR FWD | ||||
| 2012 Honda Accord 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering ACCORD, ACCORD V6. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.