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Honda CR-ZModel year report

2012 Honda CR-Z Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
87,000miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
4 / 5stars overall
EPA fuel economy
36 mpgcombined, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid FWD · 34 city / 38 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Honda CR-Z (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-Z. The part named most often is air bags, with 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and other or unknown (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 87,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 31 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “I received a notice in the mail regarding my vehicle being recalled for an airbag part that won't be able to be repaired until mid summer of 2016. I was told I can get a rental vehicle but I'm only 18 and the vehicle is in my name only so I'm not curious as to how I can rent a vehicle. Please let me know!”

NHTSA complaint #10852342, filed 2016-03

Electrical system: “Same issue as the 2012 CRV recalls of the passenger aide lock actuators. The passenger door lock works sometimes but the car will constantly try to lock that door if it is unlocked, because it won’t always lock. The dealership isn’t sure, I wonder if it’s a fuse because I hear the entire mechanism when it works. Also, it works with the drivers side child safety control which turns off the controls on the passengers side and also keeps it locked so someone cant jump in your cat when you unlock the drivers door. …”

NHTSA complaint #11471655, filed 2022-06

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 85,000 and 89,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–75100%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 87,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2016420192022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Honda CR-Z. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
CR-Z · hatchback FWD★★★★☆4 / 3355 · 9.5% risk

Neighbouring years: 2011: 3 stars overall; 2013: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2012 Honda CR-Z version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
CR-Z FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybridCVT343836$1,850
CR-Z FWD1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid6-speed manual313734$1,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2012 Honda CR-Z → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 31 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 31 bulletins →

Other model years of the Honda CR-Z

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201569,8002436—Not enough data
20131131,6502436—Not enough data
2012787,0002436—Not enough data
20113852,0003336Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling

All Honda CR-Z model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Honda CR-Z have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2012 Honda CR-Z as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Honda CR-Z is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 6 complaints (86% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2012 Honda CR-Z been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2012 Honda CR-Z do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2012 Honda CR-Z 4 out of 5 stars overall. Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Honda CR-Z get?

The EPA rates the 2012 Honda CR-Z (CR-Z, 1.5L 4-cyl · hybrid) at 36 mpg combined, 34 city and 38 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Honda CR-Z reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 87,000 miles and the middle half falls between 85,000 and 89,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.