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2012 Honda Civic

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

7.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,263

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2020610 · manufacturer campaign HO55

10 December 2020

Transport Canada lists: Ilx 2013–2015 · Civic 2012 · Fit 2007–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the paint on the front axle shafts could delaminate or become damaged by road debris. As a result the axle shaft could corrode. If this happens, the axle shafts could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. Also, if this happens and the vehicle is parked without the parking brake applied, the vehicle could roll away.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels or a vehicle rollaway could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect, and if necessary, replace both axle shafts.

75,460 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2012174

1 June 2012

Transport Canada lists: Civic 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, the driver's side driveshaft could separate from the CV joint due to an improperly seated snap ring. This could result in a loss of vehicle propulsion, or allow the vehicle to roll away despite being set in the PARK position. Loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Also, the vehicle rolling away could result in property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the driveshaft and replace if necessary.

12,587 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2012031 · manufacturer campaign HL39, HL41

31 January 2012

Transport Canada lists: Accord 2012 · Civic 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.

59 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2011200 · manufacturer campaign HL20

17 May 2011

Transport Canada lists: Civic 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel supply line may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow a fuel leak to develop. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the fuel supply line.

339 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Compact
In its class
More efficient than 90% of 134 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
168 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Honda Civic have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2012 Honda Civic. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Honda Civic get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Honda Civic at 7.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 168 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Honda Civic for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,263 in fuel, producing roughly 3,373 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.