How many brake complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic have?

NHTSA lists 47 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic, which is about 10% of the 455 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2012 Honda Civic brakes?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Honda Civic's brake complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Honda Civic brake problems usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these brake complaints is 19,494 miles.

Have the 2012 Honda Civic brake complaints led to crashes?

Yes. NHTSA data tied to these 47 brake complaints shows 14 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.

Is the 2012 Honda Civic worse for brake complaints than other Civic years?

At 10% of total complaints, the 2012 Civic's brake share is lower than the 2010 model's 24% and the 2011 model's 20%, but higher than several later years like 2018's 4% and 2022's 2%.

2012 Honda Civic Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 47 brake complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic, about 10% of that year's 455 total complaints. These complaints are linked to 14 crashes and 7 injuries, with a median mileage at failure of 19,494 miles. No related recalls are listed.

Brakes complaints: 47; 10% of 455
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 7
Median mileage: 19,494 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

Brake pedal reportedly travels all the way to the floor with little to no stopping force, sometimes leading to rear-end collisions.
Owners describe stepping on the brake while stopped or slowing, only to have the car roll or lurch forward into the vehicle ahead.
Some drivers report the ABS not engaging properly during hard braking, causing the car to continue into the vehicle in front instead of stopping.
One owner described the ABS/VSA control module's internal leads disconnecting due to heat and vibration, causing loss of power braking, power steering, and acceleration.
A driver reported the brake pedal feeling unusually hard just before the car pulled to one side and skidded out of control.
One report described the parking brake failing to hold a manual-transmission car on an incline, causing it to roll unexpectedly.

When 2012 Honda Civic brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 22, 2011, latest Sep 18, 2026.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2011 to Sep 2026; peak May 2014 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Civic model year

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

201094 (24%)
201133 (20%)
201247 (10%)
201344 (14%)
201422 (8%)
201518 (5%)
2016111 (10%)
201744 (7%)
201829 (4%)
201934 (8%)
202018 (8%)
202118 (13%)
202222 (2%)
202314 (5%)
20247 (6%)
20258 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic have?: NHTSA lists 47 brake-related complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic, which is about 10% of the 455 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2012 Honda Civic brakes?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2012 Honda Civic's brake complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Honda Civic brake problems usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for these brake complaints is 19,494 miles.
Have the 2012 Honda Civic brake complaints led to crashes?: Yes. NHTSA data tied to these 47 brake complaints shows 14 crashes and 7 injuries, with no fires reported.
Is the 2012 Honda Civic worse for brake complaints than other Civic years?: At 10% of total complaints, the 2012 Civic's brake share is lower than the 2010 model's 24% and the 2011 model's 20%, but higher than several later years like 2018's 4% and 2022's 2%.