2012 Honda Civic SI Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 200miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Honda Civic SI (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic SI. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and engine (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 200 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown3 50%
- Air bags2 33%
- Engine1 17%
- Seat belts1 17%
- Seats1 17%
Example complaints
Air bags: “When even slightly damp, passenger seat initiates a dash warning light advising airbag system is deactivated. This occurs regardless of vehicle being stationary or in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11055181, filed 2017-12, 200 milesEngine: “The passenger air bag sensor in the seat won't come on when my wife sits in it. She weighs about 115 pounds. The second problem my car is experiencing is its burning a huge amount of oil.”
NHTSA complaint #11089679, filed 2018-04Seat belts: “While driving with a passenger riding in the front seat of the car with their seat belt on securely locked the car beeps then the indicator light comes on warning no passenger seat belt is on or check seat belt. It seems to be something wrong with the seat belt's safety as if there is no seat belt.”
NHTSA complaint #11075233, filed 2018-02, 200 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200 and 106,139 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda Civic SI in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2012 Honda Civic SI.
Other model years of the Honda Civic SI
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 8 | 13,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Too new |
| 2023 | 65 | 21,250 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Too new |
| 2022 | 73 | 8,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Rising |
| 2019 | 8 | 37,300 | 0 | 5 | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2015 | 8 | 58,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 200 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 7 | 125,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 8 | 83,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Civic SI model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Honda Civic SI have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Honda Civic SI as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2012 Honda Civic SI is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 2012 Honda Civic SI been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Honda Civic SI reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 200 miles and the middle half falls between 200 and 106,139 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.