2012 Honda Civic Recall List
3 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic, affecting steering, transmission & powertrain, and fuel system. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Honda dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Nov 21, 2012
- Owner complaints
- 455
All 2012 Honda Civic recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 12V548000Nov 21, 2012Steering157 vehicles
Steering:column
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Civic passenger vehicles, manufactured from October 26, 2012, through October 30, 2012. These vehicles were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly.
Risk: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the steering column, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- NHTSA 12V256000Jun 4, 2012Transmission & Powertrain50,190 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the driverâs side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.
Risk: If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake has not been set when the gear selector has been placed in the âparkâ position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver's side driveshaft and install a new driveshaft as needed, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 21. 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
- NHTSA 11V288000May 18, 2011Fuel System1,156 vehicles
Fuel system, other:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from april 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Civic have?
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda Civic, covering steering, transmission & powertrain, and fuel system.
- Are 2012 Honda Civic recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2012 Honda Civic?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 12V548000, reported Nov 21, 2012, concerning the steering.