2012 Honda Civic SI
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2012: 6 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 64 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Only 6 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Air bags
2 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-18
Also filed under Seats
Seats
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.
Seat belts
1 of 6 total reports mentions: seat belts.
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While driving with a passenger riding in the front seat of the car with their seat belt on securely locked the car beeps then the indicator light comes on warning "No passenger seat belt is on" Or "Check seat belt." It seems to be something wrong...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-27
Power train
1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.
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When I am taking off in first gear the car makes a loud squeal or grinding noise coming from the engine, thus keeping me from being able to take off anywhere over 5 miles per hour making it unsafe when taking off from a complete stop if around other...
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-06-30
Engine
1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-19Engineering analysisClosed 2024-09-19 Electrical overstress
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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2012 Honda Civic SI — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2012 Honda Civic SI reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda Civic SI?
- The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Civic SI have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.