• November 21, 2012Steering

  Incorrect Steering Column Installed

  NHTSA campaign 12V-548 · 157 vehicles potentially affected · Steering

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash.

  The 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.

• June 4, 2012Power train

  Left (driver's side) driveshaft

  NHTSA campaign 12V-256 · 50,190 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 honda civic vehicles. During assembly, the process required to seat the driver’s side driveshaft and set the retaining clip was not completed. As a result, the driveshaft may separate.

  The 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 “park” position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury.

  The 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.

• May 18, 2011Fuel system

  Fuel feed line

  NHTSA campaign 11V-288 · 1,156 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, other

  The defect: 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.

  The risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

  The 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.

Check by VIN

A campaign rarely covers every Civic built in 2012. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.

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Other Honda Civic model years

• 2022 4
• 2021 4
• 2020 5
• 2019 4
• 2018 6
• 2017 6
• 2016 5
• 2015 1
• 2014 2
• 2011 9
• 2010 8
• 2009 8
• 2008 7
• 2007 9
• 2006 13
• 2005 10
• 2004 10
• 2003 11
• 2002 11
• 2001 14
• 2000 6
• 1999 3
• 1998 4
• 1997 2
• 1996 3

Common questions

Does the 2012 Honda Civic have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 campaigns for the 2012 Honda Civic: 12V-548 (Incorrect Steering Column Installed); 12V-256 (Left (driver's side) driveshaft); 11V-288 (Fuel feed line).

How do I know if my 2012 Honda Civic has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Honda Civic?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Honda dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.