2012 Honda Accord
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Seats is the leading concern among 380 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 25 Accord model years with reports.
Of the 2012 reports, 47 involved a crash and 4 involved a fire. 45 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 27, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2014 TSX Sport Wagon, 2010-2013 ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic and Civic Hybrid, 2008-2010 Civic GX NGV, 2012-2015 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2014 Fit EV, 2010-2014 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are F5F and Q5E.
Campaign 19V502000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleMay 16, 2019
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Acura TSX, 2011-2013 TSX Sport Wagon, and 2010-2012 ZDX and 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2011 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, 2012-2014 Crosstour, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2013 Insight, and 2009-2015 Pilot vehicles. The front passenger air bag inflator may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the inflator installation and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M4O, P4R, T4Q, and W4P.
Campaign 19V378000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleSep 27, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2014 Honda Insight and Acura TSX and TSX Wagon, 2014-2015 Honda Crosstour and Pilot vehicles nationwide, as well as certain 2014 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, California, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan) and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Honda is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Acura TSX, TSX Wagon and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Insight, Fit and Pilot vehicles, 2011-2012 Honda Accord and 2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Lastly, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX and ZDX, Honda Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot, 2011-2013 TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord and 2010-2011 Honda Civic NGV, Civic, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are M2J and S2K.
Campaign 18V661000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleApr 26, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2003-2012 Honda Accord and Pilot, 2010 Accord Crosstour, 2001-2011 Civic, 2002-2011 CR-V, 2003-2004, 2006-2008 and 2011 Element, 2007 and 2009-2013 Fit, 2010-2012 Insight, 2002-2004 Odyssey, and 2012 Ridgeline vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been installed incorrectly during replacement.
An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began June 22, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are K1P, and M1O.
Campaign 18V268000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 9, 2018
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2010-2013 Acura TSX, ZDX, Honda Accord Crosstour, Fit, Insight and Pilot vehicles, 2011-13 Acura TSX Sportswagon, 2010-2012 Honda Accord,, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V vehicles and 2013 Honda FCX Clarity and Fit EV vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Honda is recalling certain 2010-2012 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Accord Crosstour, Fit and Pilot, 2010-2011 Honda Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid and CR-V, and 2010 Acura ZDX and Honda Insight vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Unless included in Zones A or B above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Accord, Civic, Civic NGV, Civic Hybrid, CR-V, Fit, and Pilot vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are B0K and L0J.
Campaign 18V042000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleAug 31, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2008-2012 Accord, 2010-2012 Accord Crosstour, 2006-2011 Civic, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2009-2012 Fit and Pilot, 2010-2012 Insight, and 2009-2012 Acura TSX vehicles that received replacement passenger frontal air bag inflators. One dealership may have incorrectly installed the replacement air bag inflators.
In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module assembly, free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are O07, Y0A, N06, G05, M04, Y01, and O09.
Campaign 17V545000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJan 10, 2017
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2012 Acura TSX, 2011-2012 Acura TSX Wagon, 2010-2012 Acura ZDX, 2008-2012 Honda Accord, 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Insight, 2009-2012 Honda Fit, 2009-2012 Pilot, 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2012 Honda FCX Clarity and 2006-2011 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid, Civic NGV vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, if not included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain 2009 Acura TSX, Honda Fit and Pilot, 2008-2009 Honda Accord, 2006-2009 Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV, and 2007-2009 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, if not included in "Zone B" above, Honda is recalling certain 2008 Honda Accord, 2006-2008 Honda Civic, Civic Hybrid and Civic NGV and 2007-2008 Honda CR-V vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger side air bag inflator, free of charge. The manufacturer has mailed an interim notification, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KE1 and KE2.
Campaign 17V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/windowFeb 1, 2012
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 ACCORD AND CROSSTOUR VEHICLES. THE DRIVER-SIDE OR PASSENGER-SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG INFLATOR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
HONDA WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE OR PASSENGER'S SIDE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-999-1009.
Campaign 12V030000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
380 reports, newest first.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 6, 2015
ENGINE COOLANT, THERMOSTAT, RADIATOR AND ENGINE FAILED AT A MERE 37K MILES. HONDA REFUSED TO COVER. IT WAS IN MOTION WHEN IT STARTED SMOKING AND SHOOTING OUT FLUID FROM UNDER THE HOOD. HAD IT TOWED TO TWO HONDA DEALERSHIPS ONLY TO NOT HAVE IT COVERED.
Other or unspecified, Nov 5, 2015
THE TEMPERED GLASS SUNROOF EXPLODED UPWARDS, LEAVING SHARDS OF GLASS IN A PATTERN LIKE A CROWN. THE TEMPERATURE WAS 60 DEGREES, I WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON A LONELY STRETCH OF TWO-LANE ROAD WITH NO OTHER CARS OR PEOPLE AROUND ME. THE SOUND WAS LIKE A TIRE BLOWOUT. THE CAR IS HOUSED IN A GARAGE AND HAS 27,000 MILES ON IT. THE HONDA SERVICE MANAGER SAID SOMETHING HAD TO HAVE HIT IT, BUT HE IS WRONG. NOTHING HIT IT.
Service brakes, Nov 4, 2015
I'M ON MY 4TH SET OF REAR BRAKES AT 70K MILES. THE FRONT ARE ORIGINAL. AND THIS WEEK, MY DRIVER REAR WHEEL WAS VERY HOT TO THE POINT OF A VERY STRONG ODOR. MECHANIC TORE REAR BRAKES PARTS APART AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG.
Air bags, Nov 3, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AFTER THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE CONTACT SUSTAINED UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V030000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Air bags, Oct 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BEING OCCUPIED, WHEN THE PASSENGER MOVED, THE SIDE PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR FAILED. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY REMEDY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Service brakes, Oct 11, 2015
THE 2012 HONDA ACCORD LX HAS 24000 MILES ON IT. AND THE RIGHT FRONT PADS COMPLETELY WORE OUT. ALL OTHERS PADS ON CAR WAS OK. I REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS ON FRONT. MAKES A NOISE NOW WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. ROTORS AND PADS NORMALLY LAST 60000 MILES. WHAT IS UP WITH THE 2012 ACCORD. ANY RECALLS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM?
Seats, Oct 9, 2015
THE FRONT SEATING IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE THAT IS CAUSES BACK AND NECK PAIN, AND I FEAR IF THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT THE HEAD REST, WHICH IS POINTED SO FAR FORWARD AS TO CAUSE NECK PAIN IF THE PERSON USES THE SEAT IN A STRAIGHTER POSITION. THE LUMBAR SUPPORT CAUSES ME BACK PAIN BECAUSE I CANNOT ADJUST IT OUT. IT HITS ME IN A BAD PLACE IN THE BACK AND CAUSES BACK PAIN. I AM AN AVERAGE HEIGHT MALE (5'11").
Structure, Sep 30, 2015
VERY EASY TO ACCIDENTALLY CAUSE ALL WINDOWS TO FULLY OPEN IN LOCKED CAR WHEN KEYFOB IS IN POCKET. THIS HAS CAUSED CAR INTERIOR TO BECOME SOAKED INCLUDING CONTENTS AND GIVES FULL ACCESS TO ALL CONTENTS AND TRUNK. THIS COULD BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN A CITY ENVIRONMENT AS SOMEONE COULD ENTER CAR AND HIDE IN BACK AT NIGHT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS PARKED AND LOCKED.
Seats, Sep 15, 2015
I PURCHASED THIS HONDA ACCORD AS A CERTIFIED USED VEHICLE FROM A HONDA DEALER ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO. I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE VEHICLE VERY MUCH, CONSEQUENTLY THE PROBLEM DIDN'T BECOME VERY APPARENT UNTIL YESTERDAY. THE LUMBAR SUPPORT CAUSES SEVERE BACK PAIN. I TRIED ADJUSTING THE LUMBAR BUT EVEN AT THE LOWEST AVAILABLE SETTING THE THING SIMPLY RAMS INTO YOUR LOWER BACK. THIS PROBLEM ISN'T NOTICEABLE DURING A TEST DRIVE OF 5-10 MINUTES. IT BECOMES VERY APPARENT AFTER ABOUT 30-40 MINUTES. I'VE BEEN OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR 18 HOURS AND STILL HAVE DISCOMFORT IN THE AREA WHERE THE LUMBAR SUPPORT CONTACTS MY BACK. THIS MAY CAUSE PERMANENT INJURY! HOPEFULLY, HONDA WILL RECTIFY THIS OBVIOUS PROBLEM FOR THE NUMEROUS UNFORTUNATE PURCHASERS OF THIS EXPENSIVE VEHICLE!
Power train, Aug 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000. UPDATED09/18/15*LJ *CN
Vehicle speed control, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 24, 2015
VIN: [XXX] YEAR: 2012 MAKE: HONDA MODEL: ACCORD SEDAN WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP OR STOP AND GO TRAFFIC, WHEN ACCELERATOR IS ENGAGED CAR DOES NOT RESPOND FOR APPX. 5 SECONDS THEN ACCELERATES AT RAPID PACE CAUSING A SUDDEN JERK IN ACCELERATION. I HAVE BEEN BEHIND OTHER CARS WHEN THIS HAS HAPPEN WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN REAR-IN ACCIDENT. ALSO CROSSING MEDIAN WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC ON OTHER SIDE WHEN CAR WOULD STALL WHILE CROSSING ALMOST CAUSING ON-COMING CAR TO HIT ME ON PASSENGER SIDE. SINCE CAR WAS PURCHASED USED AND OUT OF WARRANTY FOR THIS PROBLEM, TOWNSEND BMW, WOULD NOT REPAIR PROBLEM OR EVEN LOOK AT IT AFTER SALE. THIS OCCURS AT DIFFERENT TIMES SO HAVE TO DRIVE FOR A WHILE BEFORE IT WILL OCCUR. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER SOON WHEN I CAN AFFORD COST OF PARTS AND REPAIRS. I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT IF I HOLD BRAKE AND GIVE SOME ACCELERATION I AM ASSURED THE CAR WILL NOT STALL ON TAKE OFF. THIS IS THE ONLY SAFE WAY TO DRIVE THIS CAR IN THIS CONDITION.HOWEVER, IT IS NOT NORMAL BY NO MEANS. THANK YOU FOR READING AND HOPE THIS ISN'T HAPPENING TO OTHERS BUT CERTAINLY NEEDS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR RECALL IF OTHERS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS. MANY POSSIBLE SITUATIONS WHERE THIS COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO DRIVER, PASSENGER AND OTHERS IN FRONT OF THE CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Exterior lighting, Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 23, 2015, crash
ON 8/03/2015 I WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER SUV THAT FAILED TO STOP WHILE I WAS WAITING BEHIND A RED LIGHT. THE IMPACT OF THE ACCIDENT WAS SEVERE ENOUGH TO FORCE MY CAR TO HIT THE OTHER CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND CONSEQUENTLY I WAS TAKEN BUT THE AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR FURTHER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION. I AM WRITING YOU THIS BECAUSE AFTER MY RELEASE FROM THE HOSPITAL I NOTICED DUE TO THE HIGH SPEED IMPACT THE AIR BAG LIGHT IN MY CAR HAD BEEN TURNED ON YET THE AIR BAG ITSELF NEVER DEPLOYED. THEREFORE I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AND INQUIRY ABOUT THE HONDA AUTO COMPANY. I BELIEVE I MIGHT HAVE SKIPPED VERY SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURIES PERHAPS BY LUCK YET THE FACT THAT THE AIRBAG OF MY HONDA NEVER DEPLOYED IS REY DISTURBING TO ME. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER.
Other or unspecified, Aug 15, 2015
I PULLED UP TO PARK AT A BIKE TRAILHEAD AND AS I TOUCHED THE BRAKE THE ACCELERATOR WENT TO THE FLOOR, LURCHING THE CAR FORWARD AND FORCING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE OVER THE RAILROAD TIE PARKING MARKER. THE CAR HIGH CENTERED AND I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE KEPT RACING. I FINALLY GOT THE CAR IN PARK WITH ENGINE STILL RACING AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR ON AGAIN, IT RESPONDED NORMALLY. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THERE WERE NO ERROR CODES IN THE CAR ELECTRONIC SYSTEM.
Engine, Aug 6, 2015
I WAS SLOWING DOWN AND BRAKING FOR A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT. I HAD TO APPLY A LOT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKES AS IT FELT LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING TO ACCELERATE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM. BOTH TIMES, THIS ACCELERATION ATTEMPT WHEN I WAS BRAKING, DID NOT HAPPEN FOR THE REMAINDER OF MY DRIVE. I DID NOT NOTICE THE ENGINE REVVING OR SEE THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVERHEATED. I WAS DRIVING ON CITY STREET WHERE THE POSTED PEED LIMIT IS 25 MPH AND I WAS DRIVING WITHING THE SPEED LIMIT.
Air bags, Jul 27, 2015, crash
2012 HONDA ACCORD. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. *SMD ..UPDATED 10/27/15*BF
Electrical system, Jul 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HONDA ACCORD. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO START AND AN ABNORMAL BUZZING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.
Service brakes, Jul 2, 2015
I HAVE HONDA ACCORD 2012. AT MILEAGE 15K DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME I NEED TO REPLACE REAR TIRE BREAK PAD. HONDA DIDN'T ACCEPT ANY DEFECT PART OR BREAK SYSTEM. I REPLACED PADS BY MY OWN MONEY. NOW AT MILEAGE 44K I AM INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT MY FRONT AND REAR TIRE PADS NEED TO BE REPLACED. IT IS CLEAR TO ME SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH BREAK SYSTEM AND COULD CAUSE SAFETY ISSUE IN FUTURE. PLEASE FOLLOW UP WITH CAR MANUFACTURER TO FIX THE BREAK SYSTEM. THANKS, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).? *JB
Engine, Jun 22, 2015
THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT RECURRING ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN MAKING A SLOW SPEED TURN, TYPICALLY ACCELERATING FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESPOND TO THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED. THIS OCCURS IF I HAVE TO LIFT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR AND REAPPLY PRESSURE, DUE TO TRAFFIC SLOWING AROUND TURNS OR OTHER DRIVING CONDITIONS THAT NECESSITATE LIFTING OFF OF THE GAS PEDAL AND THEN STEPPING ON IT THE PROBLEM HAS NOT HAPPENED WHEN GOING STRAIGHT, ONLY ON TURNS. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE THIS HAS PROVEN TO BE UNNERVING AND POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AS THERE WERE VEHICLES APPROACHING AND THE BRIEF HESITATION CAUSED WHAT COULD HAVE BEEN AN EASY TURN WITH NO CHANCE OF AN ONCOMING VEHICLE HITTING MY CAR TO A SITUATION WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR MY VEHICLE BEING STRUCK. WHEN THE FIRST FEW HESITATIONS OCCURRED I WAS ADVISED THAT IT COULD BE CAUSED BY THE DRIVE BY WIRE TECHNOLOGY. AS I REVIEW SOME OF THE FORMS I SEE NUMEROUS INSTANCES WHERE OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS MOMENTARY NON RESPONSE WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR. I ALSO NOTICED THAT THIS IS NOT JUST AN ACCORD ISSUE AS OTHER HONDA MODEL OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME PROBLEM. AT FIRST THIS WAS AN ANNOYANCE, BUT AS STATED IT HAS BECOME MORE OF A SAFETY CONCERN.
Seats, Jun 21, 2015
DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT RIGHT . IT IS CAUSING ME BACK NECK AND LEG PAINS . FOUND MYSELF ADJUSTING IT WHILE DRIVING IN A 55 MLS EXPRESSWAY AND ALMOST GOT INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT . THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING QUITE OFTEN AND NOW I TRY TO MOVE AROUND OR ADJUST THE SEAT WHEN ITS SAFE TO DO SO. I THINK THAT HONDA AMERICAN CORP., AND YOU PEOPLE SHOULD LOOK INTO THIS ASAP AND HAVE THIS PROBLEM RECALLED AND FIX. THANK YOU . *TR
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jun 20, 2015
ALL FOUR OF MY DOOR LOCKING ACTUATORS HAVE ALL "FAILED." THE CAR RANDOMLY LOCKS AND UNLOCKS ON THE HIGHWAY AND EVEN THOUGH HONDA HAS HAD A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OVER THESE DOOR ACTUATORS FOR THE CRV THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE HONDA ACCORD ONES (THEY WILL FOR A SMALL FEE OF $1500.00).
Service brakes, Jun 16, 2015
MOTHER-IN-LAW NEEDED TO REPLACE A 1996 HONDA. SHE TEST DROVE A 2012 HONDA ACCORD LX. NOTICED A SHIMMY IN STEERING WHEEL WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. I ALSO DROVE IT BUT DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY NOTICE IT. SHE PURCHASED IT, EVEN WITH THE "SHIMMY". I LATER NOTICED IT WHEN DRIVING ALONE. IT'S BARELY NOTICEABLE AND THERE IS NO ACCOMPANYING NOISE. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWED SOME HONDAS OF THE TIME HAVE WARPED ROTORS THAT MAY CAUSE SHIMMIES AND, LATER, TIE-ROD DAMAGE, WHICH HAPPENED TO HER '96 ONE. FOR NOW, I'VE NOT MENTIONED IT, JUST TO SEE HOW SHE LIKES THE '12 OTHERWISE. THE CAR WAS PERFECT IN OTHER RESPECTS, AND IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
Suspension, Service brakes, Jun 4, 2015
ON THE FRONT OF THE CAR, I HEAR A SIREN WHEN I PRESS THE BRAKES AND IT IS REALLY ANNOYING THAT IT GIVES ME A HEADACHES.
Engine, Jun 4, 2015
I AM EXPERIENCING THE ISSUE OUTLINED IN TSB 09-010, AT COLD START-UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO CONTACT AMERICAN HONDA TO SEE IF I CAN GET GOODWILL TO GET THIS REPAIRED. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT THIS IS SUCH A WIDESPREAD KNOWN ISSUE YET HONDA FAILS TO ISSUE A RECALL.
Engine, May 29, 2015
I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWN HILL ROAD ( ABOUT 0.3 MILES), AND MY TRANSMISSION WAS EXACTLY ON "D". BECAUSE IT WAS A DOWN HILL ROAD, I RELEASED MY GAS PEDAL. HOWEVER, SUDDENLY MY ENGINE MADE SOME ACCELERATION SOUND, AND ON THE METER, IT SHOWED THAT THE ENGINE SPEED WAS INCREASING FROM 2000RPM TO 3000RPM. (PLEASE NOTICE THAT I WAS NOT FEEDING THE GAS AT THAT MOMENT BECAUSE I WAS DRIVING ON A DOWN HILL ROAD ). I IMMEDIATELY STEP ON THE BRAKE AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. I NEED TO DRIVE ON THIS ROAD ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS KIND OF INCIDENT HAD NEVER HAPPENED PREVIOUSLY.
Air bags, May 11, 2015
RECENTLY MY AIR BAG INDICATOR STARTED COMING ON AND STAYING ON AT RANDOM INTERVALS IN MY 2012 HONDA ACCORD. TODAY (MAY 11, 2015) I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND HAD THEM CHECK THE MATTER. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THE "AIR BAG SWITCH IS FAILING" AND RECOMMENDED THAT IT BE REPLACED. THE COST OF REPLACEMENT IS $205.00 PLUS TAX. PRIOR TO GOING TO THE DEALERSHIP, I RESEARCHED THE MATTER TO DETERMINE IF THERE WAS A RECALL RELATED TO THE AIR BAGS, AND I FOUND THAT THERE WAS A RECALL. I MADE THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AWARE OF THIS. THE CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID THE RECALL WOULD NOT APPLY TO MY SITUATION BECAUSE MY PROBLEM IS RELATED TO THE "AIR BAG SWITCH." IT WOULD SEEM THAT BECAUSE THIS IS AN INTERRELATED AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM, THE RECALL WOULD APPLY. IF THE "SWITCH" IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THIS COULD BE THE REASON THE AIR BAGS DO NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY. I NEVER RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT A RECALL. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN OCTOBER 2011, BUT THE CAR IS A 2012 ACCORD. THE THREE-YEAR WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED, BUT THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 32,852 MILES AS OF TODAY'S SERVICE. IS THIS "FAILING SWITCH" COVERED BY THE RECALL? SHOULD I HAVE RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION ABOUT THE AIR BAG RECALL? DO I HAVE ANY RECOURSE?