Air Bag Light On problems of the 2012 Honda Civic

19 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2012 Honda Civic. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Honda Civic based on all problems reported for the 2012 Civic.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2020

Air bag light comes on. Have there been similar complaints on Honda vehicles? the light stays on. While driving on a city streets the light stays on.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2019

Driver airbag alert light on all the time the passenger air bag light goes off and on all the time.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/02/2019

My airbag lights literally go on and off multiple times while I'm driving. I am not sure what brand air bags are in my car, they could be the takata recalled part, but not sure. Whenever I have something in the front seat, or a person is sitting in the front seat the airbag lights on the dash come on. They will come on and go off while I am driving. This happens on the street, highway, anytime.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/04/2019

Takata recall my passenger side airbag light is on.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2019

For quite a few thousand miles the passenger airbag light comes on when a person or bag is in te seat. It's comes on and off, it is very unaettling.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that their air bag light illuminated. The light will not turn off and the air bag may deploy. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle was taken to checkered flag Honda 6541 e virginia beach blvd, norfolk, va 23502 (757) 490-1111 where service was denied because the vehicle was not included in that recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 86,000. Jw.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2018

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. While driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to Honda cars of aiken (550 jefferson davis hwy, warrenville, SC 29851, (803) 663-3636) where it was diagnosed that the driver side frontal air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2017

We bought the car,we been driving it normally and the airbag light comes on every time we start the car for the past week.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2017

Takata recall - my passenger airbag always turns off and gives me an error of the passenger air bag "off" indicator. . . Whether an adult or teen over 65 lbs is sitting in the front passenger seat. This is dangerous and I didn't have money to check this issue out with Honda. They always do something crazy to my car and break something. Afraid I'll have to pay more money to get something checked out and I'll have to pay more money. This light goes on several times so I cannot give a specific date. I remember it occurring on thanksgiving day 2017 and it's occurred in December 2017.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2017

Takata recall air bag light continues to turn on and off when someone puts on a seat belt or sits in the back seat.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact observed that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the computer module needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator illuminated again after the repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again where it was diagnosed that the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they needed 24 hours to review and would contact the consumer back. The failure mileage was 25,000.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2015

Air bag lights coming on and going off saying side air bags off?.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2014

I purchased a new 2012 Honda Civic lx on may 2012. Until Nov 2014, I had driven the car without a passenger. Mid November, I tried to take the car on an out of town trip to add mileage; I was the passenger. A few miles into the trip, the "passenger side airbag off" indicator like started going on and off. This happened several times. The light kept going on and off; we aborted the trip in this car; airbags are an integral part of the safety system. Car was serviced at the Honda dealer on Nov 18; they found nothing wrong; I took the car home. I again tried to ride the passenger seat - the light went off multiple times (10 or more); once again the car was serviced by Honda on Jan 7, 2015. Again, I was told the car was "safe" and that I must be too light/petite for the airbag, so the passenger airbag off light was going on and off. Mileage was now 4,307 miles and car less than 3 years old. Per the invoice "the system operates as designed at this time. System disables side air bag fpor customer safety". I expressed my concern to the Honda service rep. The Civic manual says the system operates with person "65 pounds" and up (I weigh 115 lbs). I am now expected to drive a car that I cannot use as a passenger - and get this - it is for "my protection" that the airbag is turned off. I reported the situation to Honda corp on Feb 4 and opened a case. As I write, I am scheduled to take the car with a technicianon 2/12 to see if tech can diagnose the problem. Issue is that the incidents are random and a test drive may not diagnose the problem. I have searched "car complaints and Honda sites" and found many other similar incidents. I purchased this car for safety and in good faith ; Honda was paid a fair price. Honda needs to deliver a car that works as advertised!!!.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2013

Takata recall ,passengers air bag light will come on and say air bag not on . This happens a lot . When I tell them at Honda service dept . They say it's because you have a light bag in the seat . Makes no sense to me . In motion ,stationary city street .

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2012

From the time I purchased the vehicle it's been showing the air bag light and the dealer stayed it's the sensors behind the seat that are defective. They replaced the sensors and continued happening didn't worry about it because car always passed state inspection. I went back to the dealer and the dealer stated it's the same problem and it's out of warranty.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2012

2012 Honda Civic. Consumer writes in regards to defective vehicle and clunking noise coming from gear shift. The consumer stated the windshield wipers would leave lines and smears on the windshield. The wipers were replaced four times. There was a buzzing noise coming from the heater, the passenger air bag light illuminated and stayed on for an hour. The dimmer lights didn't change from high to low, the seat belts did not release when she moved forward, instead it locked up and there was a smell of carbon monoxide coming through the vents. The rubber slides in each window did not work correctly, because of the moisture on the windows.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2012

During the first year of my daughter owning the 2012 Civic she has encountered air bag issues. When she rides in the passenger seat, with her husband driving, the airbag light periodically comes on, indicating the airbag is turned off. Since this is a safety hazard and she may not be protected with the airbag during an accident, they took the car back to the dealer for service on three documented times over a period of several months. This excludes the multiple trips back when parts have been ordered or being sent home without service due to time issues. The dealer is largo Honda in florida city, florida. Each time she went, they changed different components and on multiple times asked her to stay for a test drive to see if the problem could be reproduced and to determine if the failure of a major safety component of the car had been fixed. Each time the safety problem surfaced either on the ride home or within a day or two of being in for the repair. In fact the last time they returned the car for service to largo they replaced the full passenger seat without resolving the airbag problem. We are concerned about anyone riding in the passenger seat due to the question if the airbag system is functional or not.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2012

Takata recall bought this car brand new Feb 16th 2012 from day bought up to March 23 2012 the passenger airbag light was on. On 3-23-2012 I had to slam on my brakes the light then went out. Reported to Honda they did nothing. My 31 yr old daughter is 5ft 2in in height & weights 105 all suitable requirements for being in front seat. Every time she is in my car the airbag light goes on & off while she is sitting still & in what is considered a safe position . Also reported it to Honda with no concern from them. From day one I felt the airbag had a problem. I have also had things in front seat that should have turned off airbag, but the airbag will turn on & off it should be off. I can be driving in the city or on the highway when the light goes on & off. I at this time haven't received a recall, but learned Honda is being suited for faulty airbags. Thank you kathy dochterman. I really love my Civic.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/30/2012

Hi, I would like to bring to your notice in regards to my 2012 Honda Civic cpe. The issue is with passenger side airbags. In January when one of my friends 9 yr old son sat in front passenger seat for 2 mile ride, the passenger side air bag sign showed the airbags are off. I can see the airbag light off all while during my drive. I tried by making a adult sit in the front passenger seat then there is no warning sign abt the airbags. It happens times when ever my friends 9yr old son sits in front passenger seat. I took the car to t he dealer to check on airbags, they said everything is ok. But am not convinced. But I feel concerned abt other cars, who drive with kids in the front passenger seat. Kindly please check with airbags related to this particular vehicle.



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