general problems of the 2012 Honda Civic - part 2

84 problems related to air bag 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.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that the center section of the steering wheel had developed a crack that could possibly affect the operation of the air bag during deployment. The cause of the failure had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The local dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 69,000. Jft.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/19/2018

Car in front of me slammed on brakes suddenly and I collided with the rear of other car in a forward motion. The airbag was deployed and my wrist was broken. The airbag deployed with such force that the windshield was shattered. The inside of the car was smokey from the chemicals of the airbag, I had wheezing for 2 days following accident.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2018

The airbag sign keeps popping on when I am driving. Then I will have to have my children lean to their left away from the doors in order for the airbag sing to go off. After a few minutes the airbag off sign will pop on. This happens frequently. The sign will pop on while I'm at a light, or driving on the highway, city streets, or turning.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2018

Check airbag system light on.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/22/2018

My 2012 Honda Civic is having problems withe the airgags. The lights are coming out saying that theirs a problem with the airbags. I haven't seen any recall for airbags but I wana know whats the next step to do.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/20/2018

The air bag light turn on for no reason and passages air bag never activates. I took my car with a mechanic and the diagnostic was there's something wrong with air bag and seat belt.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/20/2017

Takata recall . . . . I received a noticed in the mail about this recall and I looked into it. Low and behold my VIN# was one of the ones that was tied to the takata recall. If there is anything wrong with my vehicle in anyway I would like for it to be corrected before the problem gets out of hand.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

Takata recall.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2017

Takata recall, the airbags turn off when going downhill on a street and highway when trying to use the brakes and while not using the brake. This happens when the car is in motion. This continues to occur and has happened more then once.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2017

I was in an accident. Thy front of thy car was crushed. My car is deemed a loss and total . The airbags never went off . I was driving an struck a buck killing him instantly. I was wearing my seat belt and have suffered a concussion from the accident.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

I received a notice that tk holdings inc. Filed for chapter 11 but im not sure what I need to do to get new air bags placed into my vehicle. Since this notice of defective air bags I have not heard from Honda about replacing my airbags,I am not sure what to do next please help. Sincerely,helen rachel.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/18/2017

Every so often the airbag messege on my car come sup. It says that the passenger airback is not working or disabled. Some days these is prompted on my cars dash boards. On same days it does not show up.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2017

Takata recall: airbags deployed as car was parked in my drive way with a soft touch/contact to a trash bin. Car was not moving at a speed of no more than 3 miles per hour! at the same time the seat belt it locked in an extended position. There most definitely is a defect in this air bag at no explainable manner can this be justified at a reason to have an airbag deploy at less than 5 mile per hour!.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/07/2017

Every since I got this car (about 3 or 4 years ago) driving the car anytime if I even just placed my purse on the seat I would get multiple air bag warnings that my passenger air bag would be turned off. If anyone would sit on the seat it would give me even more warnings and turn off the air bags. When I would go get it checked everyone would tell me there was nothing they could do since they saw no warning since it would disappear once no one was in my passenger seat. My car now constantly has the air bag warning sign on.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/05/2017

Takata recall. I purchased my car in 2015. Shortly after that the passenger airbag warning was on constantly. About a year ago the airbag warning came on for the driver side as well. (this is the date listed below) my car is warning me that I have no airbags. I've received "recall notices" in the mail and have called Honda a number of times concerning the recall. They said my car is not part of the recall. My car seems to be telling me a different story. It's too coincidental when other Honda Civics are having this problem and are part of a recall. Please check this out for me. If I ever get hurt in an accident due to "faulty" airbags I (or my family) will not just be writing and calling Honda about this. Please let me know. Thank you.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Takata recall. I got into a minor accident where I hit someone from the back with no damage to my or their vehicle however my airbag came out.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

It was around 30000 miles when the "check airbag system" starts flashing every now and then. Sometimes it tells me the passenger airbag is off. I don't know why and my car never got into any kind of accident nor a crash. It just keeps on blinking fluke every 2 minutes and it's really annoying. This happens every time and it doesn't matter if im moving or not.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

I understand that my car has an airbag recall, but never even was notified by anyone, and just found out about a class action law suite, need to know if I will ever get notified about it and will they be fixed ?.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2016

I was on a residential street and had a very low front impact car accident. I was at a stop sign. I barely took my foot off of the brake and put my foot on the accelerator. A car came out of no where and I hit them. I was going 5-7mph, my front steering wheel and passenger airbags deployed. I don't think they should have at such a slow speed. The driver airbag broke my right lower arm. It broke both bones and tore a nerve which required surgery. I now have two plates and many screws in my arm with nerve damage. I have no feeling in parts of my thumb and first two fingers and half of my knuckle area is also numb. This accident happened on September 16, 2016. It is the middle of December and I am still too scared to drive. I still can't use my arm because it still hasn't healed. I have suffered physically and emotionally because of the air bag breaking my arm. If the air bag didn't deploy, I wouldn't have been hurt at all. Could there have been something wrong with my airbags? a recall?? I would hate for this to happen to someone else.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Recieved recall notice, and it says the manufacturer is not able to perform the fix in a timely manner, it says to avoid passengers in my vehicle. I am requesting information on what to do, because it is imperitive for my job to have passengers in my car. No incident has taken place involving a malfunction, but I wish to resolve or know my options and limitations more thoroughly regarding this issue.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2016

This is regarding a Honda Civic 2012. My passenger airbag turns off about every 15 minutes, for about 3 minutes at a time. I took it to a Honda dealership. They had the car for about 7 hours and stated nothing was wrong with the car. I feel this is very dangerous.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/07/2015

Takata air bag recall~ among other possible safety recalls. I purchased this vehicle 9/07/2015 as used from lindsay Honda, columbus, OH. . Need to know if there are any safety recalls pertaining to this vehicle. Very concerned. . Thank you. . Laura g. Ellis.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/16/2015

I have a 2012 Honda Civic and I take very good care of it. I just noticed that my steering wheel has a crack in the middle of it where the airbag comes out of. My vehicle has never been in an accident so for this to start cracking out of no where is very unsafe. I've gone to Honda to get it fixed and they don't want to help me because it's "not a big deal". My safety and my passengers safety is a big deal to me so I need help getting this issue fixed by Honda.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2014

I am very concerned about the takata air bag situation. I question the safety of my car. Fortunately I haven't had an incident or accident however I am concerned that takata and Honda have not been forthright & transparent in identifying models that are at risk of faulty air bags. I have contacted Honda san francisco where I purchased my car as well as Honda America. Because my VIN indicates no recall, neither Honda san francisco or Honda America will address my concern. I've asked Honda san francisco to check my car for confirmation that my air bags are takata and if so, for a safety check and/or to disconnect my air bag. They refused to do the safety check or disconnect because they said that my car was not part of the current recall. I ask, what does it take to get this addressed? an accident or death? I would like further action to ensure the safety of all cars with takata air bags. I welcome recommendations for further action.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/05/2014

Was driving on freeway in heavy traffic, car in front braked, hit brakes and they just went to the floor with no effort to stop the vehicle. Slammed into car in front with our 4 and 5 year old boys in back seat. Geico called the car a total loss. Honda refuses to inspect the car in fear of manufacturer defects. To make it worse the airbags didn't deploy. Roads were dry, no ice or anything else to cause inability to stop.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/19/2014

Upon impact the airbag deployed and I had 3 rib fractures and a fractured sternum. I am currently having bursar knee pain. I was taken by ambulance to an emergency room and was later sent to a trauma center er. I had one overnight hospitalization.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2014

I just noticed that everytime I have a lightweight passenger let us say 120 lbs and below, sitting on the passenger's seat on my right a warning would appear on the console that says "air bag passenger" what is that mean? it makes me worried. Does that warning suppose to appear there? please advise. Thank you.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2014

My son used the car and had a fender bender since then the air bag warning comes on and the bag did not deploy, quite a nuisance to have to deal with every time I start the car. I understand many others are experiencing similar problems and no recall or satisfaction from Honda.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2014

While decelerating (sudden), my seatbelt tensioner and airbag depolyed with no collision or contact with anything. Initially, the Honda dealer said that the airbag only deploys when there is contact. Both Honda dealer and aaa (my insurance) examined the vehicle and found no sign of collision or damage. Honda has now said that in a sudden deceleration, the airbag is designed to deploy without any contact. The unneeded deployment of the systems could have led to an impact and worse damage.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2014

I was pulling into a parking lot when another driver pulled out and t-boned my 2012 Honda Civic. The car was hit on the driver side right in the middle where the front driver and back passenger door meet, none of the side curtain airbags deployed. The car now has extensive frame damage. . . The lumbar support in this car is the absolute worst!! the car also gets terrible gas mileage.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2014

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Honda Civic. The contact stated that she was stopped and a vehicle crashed into the driver side of her vehicle the air bags deployed and caused injuries the contact sustained a deep cut in her right leg. Medical attention was required immediately. The contact stated that she sustain massive multiple fracture to the pelvis and also multiple injuries. The police report was filed. The vehicle was declared totaled. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,210. Kw.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2014

I came upon stop and go traffic and came to my stop behind the car in front of me. The driver behind me failed to stop and hit the rear of my car. My brake pedal went all the way to the floor as all the electrical parts turned off and on. This included my motor, gauges, and radio. This pushed me into the driver in front of me. I was shocked to see my airbag didn't deploy and that my cars I-mid display showed to check my airbag system. Also my seatbelt didn't lock up fast enough to keep my head from hitting my steering wheel. This caused me to have a strain in my upper lumbar of the right side of my back.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/22/2014

I purchased my 2012 Honda Civic on may 14, 2011 from a dealership. It only had 18 miles on it, so naturally I thought this car would last me some years before it needed any kind of repairs. I wish that was true. Well, on March 22, 2014 I was taking a friend home and noticed that my horn/airbag area felt weird. I pulled over to look at it and sure enough there was a crack/slit right where the srs airbag writing is located. So I called the dealership and they said since I have more than 36,000 miles on it and don't have an extended warranty on it I would have to pay $683. 00 for the part and another $280. 00 something for labor. I said how can you possibly asking me to pay for something that is obviously a defect? why would it crack or split and I was not in any kind of accident? I don't feel that I should pay for it. I only have had this car for almost 3 years and this happened. . . Say I fix it for roughly $1000. 00, in another 3 years I would probably have to fix it again. This doesn't make any sense to me. Well, the technician suggest you fix it because it's dangerous. Wow, really??? I really feel like this car was a bad buy since day one and I truly believe the horn/airbag is a defect. I hope that you look into this matter and help me and others out, so that we don't have to fight with the dealerships for something we didn't have any control over! thank you.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/04/2013

Passenger airbag off light come on and off. It stayed on for a couple of miles and then shut off again. This is not the first time this happened. I don't even know how to turn off my airbag to begin with. Of course I want passenger airbag is always on.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2013

My daughter has a 2012 Honda Civic. It has not been in a crash, but the drivers air bag is splitting open just below the h in the cover on the steering wheel. I have been in the automotive industry for over 37 years. I repaired them and have worked for an insurance company for the last 30 years. I have never seen this happen before, but I do know that the split is where the air bag would open if there was a deployment. She did buy the car used from another local dealer, but there is no indication of this car being in a crash w/ air bag deployment. It started out small and has grown in size now. You can actually see the air bag. She did take the car back to the dealer where she gets it service and they called and told her that it has been cut and will not take care of it. My daughter is 105 lbs and no way is she going to force this to split like this she would not do anything to damage this car which is what they are indicating. She just bought it this year as her 2001 cavalier was having too many problems. This was her first almost new car. This a serious safety issue and Honda should take care of this under warranty but right now they have declined to take care of it thank you for any help you can give us.



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