2012 Honda Civic Air Bags Problems
- 113
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 113 stored complaint records:
- 27 indicate a crash
- 11 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 25 records
- takata recall · 21 records
- passenger seat · 15 records
- passenger airbag · 12 records
- side airbag · 11 records
- airbag light · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 43 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
My son used the car and had a fender bender since then the air bag warning comes on and the bag did not deploy, quite a nuisance to have to deal with every time i start the car. I understand many others are experiencing similar problems and no recall or satisfaction from honda. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10714148
Air Bags
The passenger air bag turns off when there is someone in the seat. The passenger is not near the weight minimum, and there is nothing in the back seat pocket that might disturb the sensor. They also are not moving around. I am also not aware of being able to keep the airbag on or manually turning it back on.....updated 01/28/15 *bf updated 08/28/2017*ct
ODI 10632729
Air Bags · Seat Belts
While decelerating (sudden), my seatbelt tensioner and airbag deployed with no collision or contact with anything. Initially, the honda dealer said that the airbag only deploys when there is contact. Both honda dealer and aaa (my insurance) examined the vehicle and found no sign of collision or damage. Honda has now said that in a sudden deceleration, the airbag is designed to deploy without any contact. The…
ODI 10626065
Air Bags
I was pulling into a parking lot when another driver pulled out and t-boned my 2012 honda civic. The car was hit on the driver side right in the middle where the front driver and back passenger door meet, none of the side curtain airbags deployed. The car now has extensive frame damage... The lumbar support in this car is the absolute worst!! The car also gets terrible gas mileage. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10616520
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. The contact stated that while at a stop, another vehicle crashed into the driver side of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained a laceration to the right leg and multiple fractures to the pelvis which required medical attention. The contact believed that all the injuries sustained were caused by the air bags deploying. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10654329
Air Bags · Body · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
While driving on i5 headed south to medford, or on june 6, 2014, at around 9:30 pm i struck what appeared to be a small refrigerator which was laying on the highway. There was what appeared to be minor damage to the bumper of the 2012 honda civic that i was driving. The sensors for the airbag system were triggered, but the air bags did not deploy. Upon taking the vehicle to the honda dealership to get repairs, we…
Crash reported
ODI 10614856
Air Bags · Body · Seat Belts · Service Brakes
I came upon stop and go traffic and came to my stop behind the car in front of me. The driver behind me failed to stop and hit the rear of my car. My brake pedal went all the way to the floor as all the electrical parts turned off and on. This included my motor, gauges, and radio. This pushed me into the driver in front of me. I was shocked to see my airbag didn't deploy and that my cars i-mid display showed to…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10592245
Air Bags
I purchased my 2012 honda civic on may 14, 2011 from a dealership. It only had 18 miles on it, so naturally i thought this car would last me some years before it needed any kind of repairs. I wish that was true. Well, on march 22, 2014 i was taking a friend home and noticed that my horn/airbag area felt weird. I pulled over to look at it and sure enough there was a crack/slit right where the srs airbag writing is…
ODI 10574793
Air Bags
Passenger airbag off light come on and off. It stayed on for a couple of miles and then shut off again. This is not the first time this happened. I don't even know how to turn off my airbag to begin with. Of course i want passenger airbag is always on. *tr
ODI 10626556
Air Bags
Purchased vehicle pre-owned with 12k miles. Since purchase, the front passenger seat airbag sensor illuminates and de-luminates when someone is sitting (riding) there (over 100 lbs). To date, there are no recalls. I called honda cust svc today. Honda svc said to take vehicle to dealer for inspection and if not happy with them, go to another honda dealer, ie, second opinion. Honda does not accept the fact there is a…
ODI 10578636
Air Bags
Takata recall ,passengers air bag light will come on and say air bag not on . This happens a lot . When i tell them at honda service dept . They say it's because you have a light bag in the seat . Makes no sense to me . In motion ,stationary city street .
ODI 11054839
Air Bags
My daughter has a 2012 honda civic. It has not been in a crash, but the drivers air bag is splitting open just below the h in the cover on the steering wheel. I have been in the automotive industry for over 37 years. I repaired them and have worked for an insurance company for the last 30 years. I have never seen this happen before, but i do know that the split is where the air bag would open if there was a…
ODI 10552814
Air Bags · Body · Engine
As i was driving to work at 4:30 am in heavy fog i hit a deer that was standing in the road. I noticed as i got out of the vehicle the car said something about the airbag sensor, well i didn't think nothing of it as i was worried about the condition my car was in at the time. Well the body shop that fixed my car stated the airbag should have 100% deployed due to the fact the sensor was busted and the wire was…
Crash reported
ODI 10532231
Air Bags · Fuel System, Gasoline
Passenger airbag while driving, had an 11yr about 100lbs, if kid slightly moved i would get the airbag warning. Brakes sometimes it feels like i have to completely "floor" the brakes to stop the car, even tho speed its at about 30mph fuel when tank is almost empty, the light, screen and 'ding' would go on non-stop until refueled display the mileage number would start blinking randomly. *tr
ODI 10524258
Air Bags · Seats
The passenger seat airbag light doesn't turn off, it stays on. The passenger airbag should be off when no one is sitting there but the light stays on. *tr
ODI 10522185
Air Bags
When i drive in the passenger side of the vehicle the passenger and side air bags turn off and on. It did this at least 30 times in a [redacted] and has happened numerous times. I weigh 130 lbs. But when my son sits there who weighs 150 lbs nothing happens. I have read several complaints. I took it to the dealer and they say nothing is wrong with it. They told me everything is working just fine and the sensors are…
ODI 10510241
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the contact drove over a pot hole then the passenger side curtain air bag deployed. There were no injuries. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic test and looked for body damage to the vehicle. The dealer stated there was no damage to the vehicle but visible damage to the tire. The vehicle was…
Crash reported
ODI 10508598
Air Bags
The driver air bag deployed hitting me in the face. It fractured my orbital bone, put a hole in my eyelid, and forced my cataract lens to rupture falling back into the vitreous towards my retina. I needed immediate eye surgery. I also needed stitches in my forehead and hand. I also had a possible concussion. I have since had 2 more eye surgeries. I lost my peripheral vision and overall vision is blurry. My eye is…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10609303
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I was driving home from work and was making a turn from coming off a stop light and the cars in front of me were stopped to merge onto the highway, i went to press the brake and my foot went to the floor and the brakes never kicked in. I swerved to try and miss the suv in front of me but was not able to miss the suv and rear ended him. I got out of the car and did not notice any ice or any fluid on the road that…
Crash reported
ODI 10496475
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Hello good morning, yesterday i was getting home and i was pressing the brake pedal and when i release the pedal my car was getting into my parking slot at a speed of 5 mph, suddenly lights started blinking and the card accelerated it self hitting a rock or something in front of my house. I have a little injured in my hand but nothing i think serious. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10493603
Air Bags
Most of times the passenger in the front seat moves a little bit, the air bag is turned off. And i get a big notice saying the passenger air bag is turned off. This is a big problem and is very scary in most situations of failure of safety . I called several times & talk to service writer they just told me that my air bag system is normal nothing wrong with it . But 1 thing that i know if i got in auto accident and…
ODI 10514085
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Whenever the passenger in the front seat moves a little bit, the air bag is turned off. And i get a big notice saying the passenger air bag is turned off. This is a big problem and is very scary in most situations. I would need this to be fixed as soon as possible please. *tr
ODI 10491668
Air Bags · Electrical System
Ever since i bought the honda civic 2012, i've had problems. The first problem is the air bags turning on and off. Apparently, the air bags turn off if a child/someone is under 100 pounds. However, all my previous ex's were around 110 pounds, so the airbags turn off or on. I would hate to have one of my girlfriends die because of a crash where the airbag did not go off. Second problem: the car will not start…
ODI 10671748
Air Bags
From the time i purchased the vehicle it's been showing the air bag light and the dealer stayed it's the sensors behind the seat that are defective. They replaced the sensors and continued happening didn't worry about it because car always passed state inspection. I went back to the dealer and the dealer stated it's the same problem and it's out of warranty.
ODI 11072117
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda civic. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, if the front passenger moved their weight to the right side of the seat, the passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised that there were no failures indicated on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and…
ODI 10483189