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.

• 10053753Oct 8, 2013Fuel system. Honda: due to an inaccurate fuel gauge, some vehicles are being investigated for the cause of this condition and need to be inspected. Model 2012 civic.
• 10053743Oct 2, 2013Body and structure. Honda: on some vehicles, an investigation is requested regarding the molding on roof being either loose or missing. Models 2012-2013 civic.
• 10053784Sep 27, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: when accelerating from a stop, in some vehicles, noise is heard from clutch while engaged in 1st gear, and sounds like a squeaking, or groaning, or grinding, rubbing or metallic. Model 2012 civic.
• 10053738Sep 27, 2013Body and structure. Honda: on some vehicles, the roof molding is either loose or is missing. Models 2012-2013 civic.
• 10086702Sep 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012 m/t civic sis with a complaint of a clutch noise when engaging the clutch in 1st gear or when accelerating from a stop. The noise can be described as grinding, squeaking, groaning, rubbing or metallic. To fully understand the cause of this condition, ahm would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind."
• 10086661Sep 12, 2013Electrical system. Service bulletin -the mil comes on with dtc p0128 (cooling system malfunction) stored. The thermostat jiggle valve may intermittently stick open and cause the pcm to store dtc p0128.
• 10053268Aug 23, 2013Electrical system. Honda: description of the update for hfl (hft) control units. Description of tools and equipment, updating tips and precautions, as well as honda contact information.
• 10053303Aug 22, 2013Engine. American honda: vehicle may experience an engine surge upon accelerating from a stop. Ahm requests to inspect vehicle before any repairs are attempted.
• 10054346Jul 31, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: due to a clicking or clacking noise, while turning either left or right, the cause of the noise is under investigation. Model 2006-2012 civic.
• 10053124Jul 18, 2013Engine. American honda: investigation of an engine surge on specific vehicles, when accelerating from a stop. Inspection is to occur prior to attempting a repair.
• 10052884Jul 16, 2013Engine. Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005.
• 10052468Jun 5, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Honda: a clicking or clacking noise is heard when turning either left or right, in some vehicles. Models 2006-2012 civic.
• 10052181May 15, 2013Fuel system. Honda: see document search button for owner letter. A small leak may occur between fuel receptacle and fuel fill pipe due to improper finishing at time of manufacturing, causing a hissing noise or gas odor. Model 2012 civic.
• 10052477May 1, 2013Equipment, Tires, Wheels, Brakes, Engine. Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding, dialogue for dvd surround sound from front speakers only. Various models and model years.
• 10051931Apr 4, 2013Electrical system. Honda: odometer, trip computer, fuel range, and fuel economy statuses are not visible on the I-mid display. This can be fixed with a software update.
• 10051794Mar 29, 2013Fuel system. Honda: the fuel tank and solenoid valve are no longer being replaced together and if fuel tank solenoid valve is replaced, then reinstall original fuel tank. Models 1998-11 civic gx, 2012-13 civic. *pe updated 04/15/2013.
• 10051882Feb 1, 2013Air bags, Electrical system. Honda: some srs replacement parts were incorrect, because of production of wiring harnesses and connectors, from continental and trw suppliers, that are the same but have different sending signal ways between impact sensors and srs unit. Models 2011-2012 civic, cr-v.
• 10045582Jul 14, 2012Engine cooling. Honda: certain model year vehicles would randomly experience misfire due to possible incomplete crankshaft position pattern. 2012 model civic.
• 10044619Jun 1, 2012Air bags. Civic: a possibility the replacement parts used for srs were incorrectly installed.
• 10043939Apr 25, 2012Engine cooling. Honda: if the accelerator pedal is pressed during a cold start, the engine may start, then stall. The pcm misinterprets the amount of fuel needed to start the engine. Also included model civic si 2/4 door model year 2012; model civic m/t and a/t 2/4 door model year 2012.
• 10043778Mar 20, 2012Latches, locks and linkages. Honda: driver's front passenger's doors do not unlock in freezing weather. Moisture in the lock cable freezes. Dry and lubricate the lock cable.
• 10041427Mar 16, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Steering wheel audio control software update. *pe updated 11/28/11. *pe updated 5/3/2012.
• 10043607Mar 2, 2012Suspension. Honda: when make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension.
• 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
• 10040494Aug 10, 2011Fuel system. Honda: fuel tank assembly warranty information.
• 10040491Apr 30, 2011Suspension. Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The rear spring upper mounting cushion may have been installed incorrectly.

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