2012 Honda Civic: recalls and problems
4 recalls and 473 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is air bags.
Most common problems
What owners report
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.
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.
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 number: 26v332000 (air bags). the dealer was contacted; however, the contact was informed that the f
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. the vehicle was not officially diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failur
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Civic 2 DR FWD | ||||
| 2012 Honda Civic 4 DR FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CIVIC, CIVIC HYBRID, CIVIC CNG, CIVIC SI. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.