2012 Honda Civic SI Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Civic SI years
- Not enough data 8th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Honda Civic SI. That ranks 8th out of 19 Civic SI model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 106,139 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Honda Civic SI problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 50% | 106,139 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 33% | 200 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 106,139 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 17% | 200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | 200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Honda Civic SI recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2012 Honda Civic SI.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
- Electrical overstress (EA19001) — opened Apr 19, 2019, closed Sep 19, 2024, led to recall 20V024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When i stop at a stop sign or red light and i take off there is a grinding noise coming from vehicle. Car only has 30,700 miles
The passenger air bag sensor in the seat won't come on when my wife sits in it. She weighs about 115 pounds. The second problem my car is experiencing is its burning a huge amount of oil.
While driving with a passenger riding in the front seat of the car with their seat belt on securely locked the car beeps then the indicator light comes on warning "no passenger seat belt is on" or "check seat belt." it seems to be something wrong with the seat belt's safety as if there is no seat…
When even slightly damp, passenger seat initiates a dash warning light advising airbag system is deactivated. This occurs regardless of vehicle being stationary or in motion.
Buzz or static heard at other end during hfl call
Other Honda Civic SI years
← 2011 Civic SI · 2013 Civic SI →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Civic SI | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2023 Civic SI | 65 | 0 |
| 2022 Civic SI | 73 | 0 |
| 2020 Civic SI | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2014 Civic SI | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
| 2011 Civic SI | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Civic SI | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 Civic SI | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 Civic SI | 7 | 0 |
| 2007 Civic SI | 8 | 0 |
| 2006 Civic SI | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 Civic SI | 3 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic SI?
Owners most often report unknown or other, air bags, engine problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda Civic SI?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2012 Honda Civic SI a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Civic SI model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.