How many brake complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 46 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 12% of its 373 total complaints for the year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Accord brakes?

No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for brakes on the 2012 Accord in this data.

Did the brake issues cause crashes?

Yes, NHTSA data links 6 crashes and 1 injury to brake complaints on the 2012 Accord.

At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 23,922 miles.

How does 2012 compare to other Accord years for brake complaints?

The 2012 Accord's 12% brake complaint share is lower than the 2010 model's 23% but higher than 2011's 5%, and similar to several other model years.

2012 Honda Accord Brakes Problems

Brakes account for 46 complaints on the 2012 Honda Accord, 12% of its 373 total complaints. Six crashes and one injury are linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 23,922, but NHTSA lists no related recall.

Brakes complaints: 46; 12% of 373
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 23,922 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Owners report that the vehicle failed to stop while slowing to park, in some cases continuing forward into a building, tree, or window despite the brake pedal being pressed.
Several drivers describe the brake pedal going soft or reaching the floor with little or no stopping pressure, leading to rear-end collisions in traffic.
Some owners heard a persistent clicking or clamping noise from the front brakes when changing direction, which dealers reportedly called normal for the model.
One complaint describes premature rotor wear noted at low mileage, well before expected wear.
A separate report mentions the ABS warning light coming on shortly after purchase, traced to damaged wiring.

When 2012 Honda Accord brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 9, 2012, latest Aug 16, 2025.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2012 to Aug 2025; peak May 2012 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Accord model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010134 (23%)
201116 (5%)
201246 (12%)
2013144 (10%)
2014147 (15%)
201554 (9%)
201644 (7%)
201749 (9%)
2018275 (15%)
201996 (14%)
202060 (17%)
202131 (13%)
202215 (6%)
202316 (19%)
202411 (8%)
20258 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 46 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 12% of its 373 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Honda Accord brakes?: No. NHTSA does not list any related recall for brakes on the 2012 Accord in this data.
Did the brake issues cause crashes?: Yes, NHTSA data links 6 crashes and 1 injury to brake complaints on the 2012 Accord.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 23,922 miles.
How does 2012 compare to other Accord years for brake complaints?: The 2012 Accord's 12% brake complaint share is lower than the 2010 model's 23% but higher than 2011's 5%, and similar to several other model years.