2012 Honda Accord Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 4%of 373 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,938miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Honda Accord, 4% of the 373 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,938 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The vehicle was backing up and when put in drive to park, the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed. I was braking as hard as I could and it went over the block causing damage to my car and hitting the building causing damage . This happened after filling my car up with gas the night before. I need to know if there is a recall on this.”
NHTSA complaint #11052082, filed 2017-12, 33,658 miles“I got my 2012 Honda Accord it had 8 miles on it. I have had several incidents while driving that the acceleration delays about five seconds it feels just like the car is not getting gas and then it kicks in. This usually occurs when I have slowed down or am taking off from a light turning. I have had that delay happen when ever I drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10504592, filed 2013-03, 6,000 miles“Driving my Honda on a cold night at 20 degree, I hit my brakes and the car accelrated at a extreme high speed, I was unable to stop and crashed totalling my vehicle”
NHTSA complaint #11192434, filed 2019-03, 152,000 miles“The problem is that the vehicle hesitates after I start a turn, then have to stop, then when I want to accelerate again the hesitation occurs. This has occurred approximately 6 times in a 4000 mile period. The vehicle has always accelerated after hesitating but there is a noticeable hesitation which is cause for concern. I have read other comments about similar hesitation problems which seem to mirror my experience. I will ask the dealer about this problem when I next take the vehicle in for service.”
NHTSA complaint #10508391, filed 2013-04, 8,500 miles“Backing into driveway the car accelerated to full speed by its self. Pushed the brake pedal with both feet, and the car would not slow. Travelled about 60 feet and crashed into our double garage doing significant damage to the garage and the car was a total loss. Not sure what speed car accelerated to, best guess 30 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11187253, filed 2019-03, 55,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10129552Feb 18, 2014Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% |
| 2024 | 22 | 14% |
| 2023 | 8 | 9% |
| 2022 | 17 | 6% |
| 2021 | 18 | 7% |
| 2020 | 63 | 17% |
| 2019 | 192 | 28% |
| 2018 | 476 | 25% |
| 2017 | 65 | 12% |
| 2016 | 44 | 7% |
| 2015 | 39 | 6% |
| 2014 | 37 | 4% |
| 2013 | 45 | 3% |
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 2% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 14 | 2% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 23 | 4% |
| 2004 | 14 | 1% |
| 2003 | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 | 11 | 1% |
| 2001 | 18 | 2% |
| 2000 | 32 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 2% |
| 1998 | 82 | 7% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 11 | 2% |
| 1995 | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 | 18 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 8% |
| 1988 | 4 | 5% |
| 1987 | 25 | 23% |
| 1986 | 18 | 33% |
| 1985 | 4 | 31% |
| 1984 | 4 | 18% |
| 1983 | 1 | 14% |
| 1982 | 2 | 20% |
| 1981 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2012 Honda Accord
64 complaintsAir bags
56 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 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.
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