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2012 Honda Civic fuel system problems

The 2012 Honda Civic has 25 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 4% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

25

Fuel System complaints

4%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

11V288000Fuel SystemMay 18, 2011 · 1,156 units

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.

Consequence

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.

Common questions

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

NHTSA has 25 complaints about the 2012 Honda Civic fuel system — 4% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2012 Honda Civic fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 11V288000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.