2012 Honda Civic Technical Service Bulletins

76 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Honda Civic. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10198771Jun 24, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehicle releasing air pollutants which exceed California and Federal standards.
• 10167173Oct 31, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehicle releasing air pollutants which exceed California and Federal standards. In addition, your vehicle is equipped with an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system that violates California and Federal standards and…
• 10165578Sep 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Dealer Message - Today, September 24, 2019, American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2012 Civic vehicles that may be releasing air pollutants that exceed applicable state and federal standards.
• 10165576Sep 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio under certain conditions and the on-board emission-related diagnostic system may not appropriately detect a malfuction. As a result, vehicle emissions may exceed applicable emissions standards and the vehicle contains an improperly functioning on-board emission-related diagnostic system…
• 10165571Sep 24, 2019Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result, vehicle emissions may exceed applicable standards.
• 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
• 10154179Feb 26, 2019Air bags. Service Bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before February 26, 2019 (RO date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
• 10152788Feb 1, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."
• 10144037Aug 9, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service part) underhood emissions labels. American Honda previously notified CARB and the EPA for this action.
• 10144032Aug 9, 2018Engine cooling. Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected emission labels are replacement service parts, and were not installed at the factory; they were installed during postmanufacturing repairs that required replacement of the underlying part. This will cause the vehicle to be non-compliant…
• 10143689Jul 24, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 Civic Front Passenger Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
• 10142442Jun 15, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement front passengers airbag inflator only.
• 10129790Feb 28, 2018Engine. Service bulletin - The oil consumption is more than the customer expects; the engine oil level is low on the dipstick sooner than expected based on overall vehicle usage, condition, and maintenance history. In some cases, the oil warning light may come on.
• 10108867Jun 17, 2017Equipment. Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
• 10108386Apr 21, 2017Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. "dealer message - today, april 21, 2017, american honda motor, co., inc. Is notifying all dealers of a voluntary emissions recall for certain model year 2012 honda civic pzev vehicles to address the possibility of non-methane organic gas (nmog) emissions above the regulation threshold."
• 10108385Apr 21, 2017Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - due to an improper pcm calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the pcm cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result, vehicle emissions may exceed applicable standards.
• 10108021Feb 10, 2017Fuel system. "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fuel tank."
• 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10086881Oct 4, 2016Fuel system. Service bulletin - the fuel gauge does not work and the low fuel indicator blinks with fuel in the tank. The pcm may need to be replaced.
• 10084328Jun 30, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - this bulletin is cancelled because the collection is now complete. Ahm was collecting these parts to study the front passenger's airbag inflator.
• 10083593May 27, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - if the srs warning lamp is illuminated and a dtc 11-1x or 11-2x or a b0001-13 is stored in the srs main unit, replace the driver's airbag module.
• 10204289Mar 29, 2016Air bags. 2012 Civic Front Passenger's Air bag Inflator Collection. American Honda is conducting a study of front passenger's airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of front passenger airbag inflators from specific locations. Once customers are located, an appointment will be set up at a local dealership to collect the parts
• 10099381Mar 29, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - american honda is conducting a study of front passenger’s airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of front passenger airbag inflators from specific locations. Once customers are located, an appointment will be set up at a local dealership to collect the parts.
• 10075666Mar 29, 2016Air bags. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10098946Sep 16, 2015Engine. "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: • p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). • p2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit high voltage). Note: the symptom may be intermittent and you may not be able to duplicate it after clearing the dtc. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may fail intermittently."
• 10107158Jul 27, 2015Steering. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06(lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior…
• 10107323Jul 17, 2015Steering. "engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power-assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06 (lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle…
• 10107352Jul 6, 2015Steering. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of power steering assist as well as having the dtc 33-01 (lower fet stuck on), 33-02 (upper fet stuck on) and/or 33-06 (lower fet stuck on) stored. To fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior…
• 10108038Jun 24, 2015Fuel system, Other or unknown. "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel tank solenoid valve, you must now reinstall the original fuel tank."
• 10108113Jun 16, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. These labels can be ordered from helm, inc. Either online at helminc.com or by calling 800-782-4356. Ask for part number y1041."
• 10108204Jun 2, 2015Fuel system, Equipment. "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering the cng fuel tank inspection labels. These labels can be ordered from helm, inc. Either online at helminc.com or by calling 800-782-4356. Ask for part number y1041."
• 10057343May 20, 2015Fuel system. Honda 2012 civic: information regarding inaccurate fuel gauge. Vehicles are to be inspected for failure.
• 10108481May 7, 2015Fuel system. "service bulletin - the fuel tank in all honda natural gas vehicles must be inspected for deterioration or damage every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is a requirement of honda and the federal government. In addition, the fuel lines and related parts should be inspected to make sure they are ok."
• 10058371Mar 31, 2015Fuel system. Fuel gauge out of order; low fuel indicator flashes while the tank has fuel
• 10115164Jan 28, 2015Engine. Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a noise.
• 10115219Dec 17, 2014Tires. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
• 10057164Nov 21, 2014Engine cooling. Honda: civic 2012-2013 : complaints of incorrect fuel gauge.
• 10118024Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10056984Nov 17, 2014Fuel system. Honda: an investigation is looking into some vehicles that are experience an inaccurate fuel gauge issue. Model 2012 civic.
• 10118179Nov 7, 2014Fuel system. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10120770Nov 5, 2014Fuel system. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10057045Nov 1, 2014Body and structure. Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension, for 7 years, on some vehicles, for exterior paint on hood and front fenders leading edge is cracking; paint on roof appears to be chalky or cloudy. Model 2012-13 civic.
• 10124263Sep 23, 2014Equipment. Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter panel, and the upper portions of the doors may look chalky or cloudy. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
• 10128561Jul 23, 2014Electrical system. Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines charging mode. Based on the sulfation of the battery and customer driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode.
• 10129290Jun 10, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0101 (MAF sensor circuit range/performance problem) is stored. The PCM misinterprets the mass air flow sensor inputs while driving with constant throttle movement.
• 10129492Mar 19, 2014Electrical system. Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state of battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines charging mode. Based on the sulfation of the battery and customer driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode.
• 10129506Mar 11, 2014Vehicle speed control. Service bulletin - A buzz or rattle is heard from the dash when the heater is on low to medium fan speed. The air mix door is warped.
• 10129552Feb 18, 2014Fuel system. Service 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 loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
• 10139610Feb 4, 2014Engine cooling. Service bulletin - The starter motor intermittently whines and does not crank the engine. The starter pinion does not extend far enough to properly engage the engine flywheel.
• 10054496Oct 30, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Honda: on some vehicles, both driver and passenger front windows will not go up due to lack of clearance between motor pinion and plate hole causing plate body to flex allowing gear to move up and jump off motor teeth. Model 2012-2013 civic.

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