2012 Model Year

Honda Accord

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
375
Recalls
8
Crashes
47
Severe
85

Top Problem Areas

Most commonly reported issues

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V502000 Jun 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V378000 May 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V661000 Sep 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V268000 Apr 2018

Other

No consequence data available

18V042000 Jan 2018

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

WHEELS
Oct 2026

I have bought three Hondas and leased one, I still have a 2012 Sedan and 18 months ago the car stopped in the middle of the road, thankfully no one hi...

Electrical System
Jul 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was...

Electrical System Fire
May 2026

Purchased a car from JKJ Auto on 01/17/2026 for $5000 + tax. Car was sold "as-is" with no dealer warranty. Vehile was only driven for 12 days before...

WHEELS
Dec 2025

I just saw the new Honda Civic recall for wheels falling off and it reminded me to report this. On January 6, 2022 I was driving down I-29 from Gran...

Electrical System
Oct 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. While attempting to sell the vehicle, a potential buyer showed the contact a vehicle histor...

Brakes
Aug 2025

The VSA/ABS module has failed. It is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of others are being put at risk due to the fact that the brake...

Power Train
Jun 2025

car cut off

Electrical System
May 2025

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while attempting to trade in the vehicle at a local dealer, it was...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
Mar 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Honda Accord. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the driver...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER Fire
Jan 2025

While driving to work and out of nowhere i began to smell a burning smell thought it was engine. I had AC on so I turned it off and that’s when I noti...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Honda Accord has 375 complaints and 8 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Seats. 47 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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