How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 4% of the 373 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2012 Honda Accord?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Accord.

What fuel system problems do owners report on the 2012 Accord?

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, acceleration hesitation, gas fume smells in the cabin, a rattling gas tank, and a fuel door latch that would not release.

Were there any injuries or fires linked to these fuel system complaints?

Yes. Among the 16 Fuel System complaints, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported.

How does the 2012 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?

The 2012 Accord's 4% share is lower than years like 2018 (25%) and 2019 (27%), which show much higher fuel system complaint shares.

2012 Honda Accord Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Honda Accord, 4% of its 373 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls tied to this fuel system data, though owners reported crashes, a fire, and injuries in some cases.

Fuel System complaints: 16; 4% of 373
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 4
Median mileage: 13,939 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration where the car surges forward after braking or shifting from reverse to drive, sometimes striking objects or other vehicles.
Some describe a hesitation or delay in acceleration lasting several seconds, especially when slowing down or pulling away from a stop or turn.
Owners report a strong gasoline fume smell inside the cabin after refueling or long drives, with the odor also noticeable near the gas cap and fill tube area.
A rattling noise from the gas tank was reported, traced by a dealer to the tank rubbing against the body, requiring lowering and reinsulating the tank.
One owner reported the fuel door release latch failing to open the exterior fuel door, requiring prying it open manually.
A no-start condition was linked by one owner to a MAP sensor issue that recurred after cleaning.

When 2012 Honda Accord fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2012, latest Jan 2, 2023.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Jan 2023; peak Mar 2019 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Honda Accord

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Accord model year

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

201013 (2%)
20117 (2%)
201216 (4%)
201345 (3%)
201437 (4%)
201539 (6%)
201644 (7%)
201765 (12%)
2018471 (25%)
2019189 (27%)
202062 (17%)
202116 (7%)
202217 (7%)
20238 (9%)
202421 (15%)
20252 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?: NHTSA lists 16 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Accord, which is 4% of the 373 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for fuel system issues on the 2012 Honda Accord?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Accord.
What fuel system problems do owners report on the 2012 Accord?: Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, acceleration hesitation, gas fume smells in the cabin, a rattling gas tank, and a fuel door latch that would not release.
Were there any injuries or fires linked to these fuel system complaints?: Yes. Among the 16 Fuel System complaints, NHTSA data shows 5 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries reported.
How does the 2012 Accord compare to other years for fuel system complaints?: The 2012 Accord's 4% share is lower than years like 2018 (25%) and 2019 (27%), which show much higher fuel system complaint shares.