Eight problems related to seats 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.
Passenger airbag never detects when my son or another preteen close to his age is sitting in the seat. It always turns off/ deactivates. If there was an accident the airbag would not deploy and provide safety for my child or his cousins when inside my vehicle.
Extremely uncomfortable front seats have led to back, leg and neck pain. Honda needs to recall these vehicles and replace the seats for effected customers.
2012 Civic seat issue - I had a 2008 Civic coupe. This car was great. The seat, for me was very comfortable. A couple of weeks ago, it was totaled in a car crash and I replaced it with a 2012 Civic sedan. The seats look the same as the 2008, but not at all comfortable. My back hurts after just 10 minutes of driving. The seat is hard on the bottom and the back, not curved properly to my back and no matter what position or setting I try, it hurts. The dealer refuses to replace it stating that it is not defective and a new one will not solve the problem. I want my 2008 seat back. I don't know how long I can put up with this. I guess I will have to sell the car soon.
I commute almost 2 hours to work and then 2 hours back each day. Therefore, I traded my silverado for a 2012 Civic for the gas mileage. I bought the car used in may of 2014. It was the second Civic on the lot that I test drove. I did not notice anything amiss about either car during the test drives. However, on my first trip home from work I noticed that I felt like my butt was sinking further into the seat and my legs began to ache really bad. Also, the lumbar support is far less than desireable. So far the only fix I have come up with is to lay folded towel down in the seat. But sometimes the towel moves or becomes unfolded. I am still searching for a more permanent solution to the problem. Honda needs to fix the uncomfortable seats.
The passenger seat airbag light doesn't turn off, it stays on. The passenger airbag should be off when no one is sitting there but the light stays on.
When even slightly damp, passenger seat initiates a dash warning light advising airbag system is deactivated. This occurs regardless of vehicle being stationary or in motion.
Every now and then at random times, speeds,etc. The warning light that says "passenger airbag off" comes on. This happens when someone weighing as much as 145 lbs. Is sitting in that seat.
Car seats are extremely uncomfortable. Absolutely no back support and head rest is way too forward, causing an arch of your back. I have a daily commute to work of 120 miles and every day I feel like my back needs to re-aligned. I have a monthly cost of $340 for car payment and $50-$80 of body re-alignment. Manufacture should have a disclaimer on these vehicles.