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2012 Honda Accord Air bags Problems

Complaints
56about this part
Share
15%of 373 total for the year
Median mileage
60,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 56 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Honda Accord, 15% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 27 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 8 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was at a stop sign on private property. I attempted to move forward to make a left turn and the car suddenly accelerated. I couldn't stop it - but a tree about 20 feet away did. Even if I had floored the gas pedal, the car would not have gone that fast that quickly. I have read of others that have had the same experience. Honda just says there is nothing wrong with the car.”

NHTSA complaint #11098960, filed 2018-05, 20,000 miles

“Purchased june 13, 2020.. Shortly after noticed it's light on dash was on.. I have just become aware what it is, it is still on all the time.. Within a week or two I got an oil change and they suggested I get 2 new tires and a flange on the exhaust would need repaired soon.. A few weeks ago I purchased 2 new tires upon returning home front flashers only began to blink intermittently it continues to do this occasionally.. …”

NHTSA complaint #11354665, filed 2020-09, 161,000 miles

“During the accident the other car ran the red light and crashed into my car on the driver side, the impact was at speed of almost 25-30mph. Sideairbags are failed to open in my car. I tried to report to Honda about the accident because the 2012 models are under recall for defected airbags. But Honda tried to ignore my request.”

NHTSA complaint #10667949, filed 2014-12, 28,000 miles

“Three days ago, my airbag light showed up on my car's dashboard, although it went off after switching the ignition off when I reached my destination. It should up again the evening of the next day. This concern me . Has there been a possible oversight on the recall of airbags on my car.”

NHTSA complaint #10837090, filed 2016-02, 77,840 miles

“Van in front of me stopped short in front of me. I was in 2012 Honda Accord. The front end of Honda Accord is heavily damaged and required towing from the scene due to damage. I had my seat belt on however, my face impacted the steering wheel causing facial damage including facial damage. The driver side air bag did not deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #10490648, filed 2013-01, 15,000 miles

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202522%
202421%
202322%
202221%
2021156%
20203610%
2019325%
2018603%
2017234%
2016163%
2015234%
2014374%
2013514%
20125615%
201111539%
201013423%
200914420%
200837925%
200716031%
200613030%
200520932%
200425125%
200331816%
200227326%
200140744%
200045438%
1999747%
1998797%
199711325%
199610923%
199521139%
19944612%
19933418%
19923417%
199163%
199032%

Other parts of the 2012 Honda Accord

Seats
64 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsEngine
43 complaintsBrakes
39 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsSuspension
23 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsWheels
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Honda Accord

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology