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2012 Honda Accord Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Seats — runs 3.5× the fleet median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.
371Complaints
8Recalls
46Crashes
4Fires
44Injured
1Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Seats (17.3% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Seats complaints here are 3.5× the median for that category across the 344 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Seats64 · 17.3%not available
Air Bags56 · 15.1%RecalledRecall 18V661000 · Recall 18V268000 · Recall 19V502000 · Recall 19V378000 · Recall 17V545000 · Recall 17V030000 · Recall 18V042000 · Recall 12V030000
Steering50 · 13.5%not available
Engine43 · 11.6%not available
Service Brakes36 · 9.7%not available
Electrical System27 · 7.3%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

SEATS64 · 17.3%
AIR BAGS56 · 15.1%
STEERING50 · 13.5%
ENGINE43 · 11.6%
SERVICE BRAKES36 · 9.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM27 · 7.3%
Unspecified / other27 · 7.3%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL26 · 7%
POWER TRAIN24 · 6.5%
SUSPENSION22 · 5.9%

Percentages are the share of the 371 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 8 campaigns

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V661000 · 2018 · reported 09/27/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V268000 · 2018 · reported 04/26/2018

An incorrectly installed air bag may deploy improperly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V502000 · 2019 · reported 06/27/2019

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 19V378000 · 2019 · reported 05/16/2019

An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V545000 · 2017 · reported 08/31/2017

In the event of a crash, an incorrectly installed passenger frontal air bag inflator may deploy the air bag improperly, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 17V030000 · 2017 · reported 01/10/2017

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module

NHTSA campaign 18V042000 · 2018 · reported 01/09/2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:side/window

NHTSA campaign 12V030000 · 2012 · reported 02/01/2012

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“SEAT DESIGN DOES NOT PROVIDE COMFORT AND COULD CAUSE DRIVER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO SHIFT YOUR BODY SO THAT THE SEAMS…”NHTSA complaint 10555184 — filed 12/07/2013 · SEATS
“THE DRIVERS SEATS ARE VERY BAD AND CAUSE BACK PROBLEMS. I HAVE DEVELOPED SERVER BACK ACHES AFTER USING THIS HONDA FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS.”NHTSA complaint 10549727 — filed 10/27/2013 · SEATS
“MY EXPERIENCE OPERATING THE HONDA ACCORD ON THE DATE OF PURCHASE INDICATES SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT WITH SOUND POSTURE AND BEST-CASE SEAT ADJUSTMENTS CAUSED…”NHTSA complaint 10501859 — filed 03/06/2013 · SEATS

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Accord?

Seats issues are the most-reported category, cited in 64 of 371 NHTSA complaints (17.3%), followed by air bags (56), steering (50), engine (43). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2012 Honda Accord have?

371 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 46 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 44 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.

Does the 2012 Honda Accord have any recalls?

Yes — 8 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V661000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2012 Honda Accord's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.