2012 Honda Civic service bulletins & manufacturer communications
76 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda Civic. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 76
- Owner Notification Letter - Our records indicate that a EMISSIONS RECALL has not been completed on this vehicle (Vehicle Identification Number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX). Under certain cir…ONL6BD06242021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 24, 2021
- Owner Notification Letter - Under certain circumstances, your vehicle's powertrain control module (PCM) may not properly adjust the air-fuel ratio resulting in your vehicle releasi…ONL6BD10312019 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 31, 2019
- Dealer Message - Today, September 24, 2019, American Honda is announcing a stop sale and emissions recall for certain 2012 Civic vehicles that may be releasing air pollutants that …ABOM09242019 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 24, 2019
- Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio under certain conditions and the on-board emissio…A19-106 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 24, 2019
- Service Bulletin - Due to an improper PCM calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the PCM cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result, vehicle em…A17-023 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 24, 2019
- ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator ma…A19050B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 16, 2019
- Service Bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before February 26, 2019 (RO da…A18-139 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2019
- "Service bulletin - Clearance between the motor pinion and the plate hole causes the plate body to flex, which allows the gear to move up and jump off the motor teeth."A13-097 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2019
- Dealer message - Today, American Honda is notifying dealers of a voluntary noncompliance recall for a small number of Honda vehicles due to an error on the replacement (service par…ABOM08092018901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 9, 2018
- Service bulletin - Emission certification labels that were replaced on a small number of vehicles may have been replaced with a label listing incorrect information. The affected em…A18070 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 9, 2018
- Service bulletin - 2012 and 2015 Civic Front Passenger Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.A17-085 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 24, 2018
- Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens…A18-059 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 15, 2018
- Service bulletin - The oil consumption is more than the customer expects; the engine oil level is low on the dipstick sooner than expected based on overall vehicle usage, condition…A12-069 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Feb 28, 2018
- Service bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.A16-078 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 17, 2017
- "dealer message - today, april 21, 2017, american honda motor, co., inc. Is notifying all dealers of a voluntary emissions recall for certain model year 2012 honda civic pzev vehic…ABOM04212017901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 21, 2017
- Service bulletin - due to an improper pcm calibration, under certain conditions after starting the engine the pcm cannot properly adjust the air-fuel ratio. As a result, vehicle em…A17-023 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 21, 2017
- "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel…A13-022 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 10, 2017
- Service bulletin - navigation system information.A05-032 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2016
- Service bulletin - the fuel gauge does not work and the low fuel indicator blinks with fuel in the tank. The pcm may need to be replaced.A15021 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 4, 2016
- Service bulletin - this bulletin is cancelled because the collection is now complete. Ahm was collecting these parts to study the front passenger's airbag inflator.A16-032 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 30, 2016
- Dealer message - if the srs warning lamp is illuminated and a dtc 11-1x or 11-2x or a b0001-13 is stored in the srs main unit, replace the driver's airbag module.AIR BAG INFLATOR · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued May 27, 2016
- 2012 Civic Front Passenger's Air bag Inflator Collection. American Honda is conducting a study of front passenger's airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of fro…A16032 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 29, 2016
- Service bulletin - american honda is conducting a study of front passenger s airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of front passenger airbag inflators from spec…A16-032 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 29, 2016
- Summary to be provided on a future date.16-032 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 29, 2016
- "service bulletin - the mil comes on with one of these dtcs: p2646/p2651 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit low voltage). P2647/p2652 (rocker arm oil pressure switch circuit h…A13-021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 16, 2015
- "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of …DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 27, 2015
- "engineering request - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power-assisted steering) light on with/without loss…AER15070B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 17, 2015
- "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012-2015 civics with a customer complaint of eps (electric power- assisted steering) light on with/without loss of …DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Jul 6, 2015
- "service bulletin - for vehicles with sci compressed natural gas (cng) fuel tanks, honda is no longer replacing the fuel tank and solenoid valve altogether. If you replace the fuel…A13-022 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 24, 2015
- "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering th…DLR MSG - HONDA · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Jun 16, 2015
- "dealer message - this is to inform you that honda service bulletin 06-015, natural gas fuel tank and fuel line inspection, has been revised to include instructions for ordering th…DLR MSG - HONDA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 2, 2015
- Honda 2012 civic: information regarding inaccurate fuel gauge. Vehicles are to be inspected for failure. *ljAER14110A · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 20, 2015
- "service bulletin - the fuel tank in all honda natural gas vehicles must be inspected for deterioration or damage every 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is a re…A06-015 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued May 7, 2015
- Fuel gauge out of order; low fuel indicator flashes while the tank has fuel*cn15-021 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Mar 31, 2015
- Service bulletin - There is a chirping from the engine area while driving on rough roads in hot weather. The side engine mount's internal components are rubbing together, causing a…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jan 28, 2015
- Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 17, 2014
- Honda: civic 2012-2013 : complaints of incorrect fuel gauge. *lj11172014 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 21, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM w…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 17, 2014
- Honda: an investigation is looking into some vehicles that are experience an inaccurate fuel gauge issue. Model 2012 civic. *peIN-11-05-14 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 17, 2014
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of thi…ENG REQ - AER141 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 Civics with a complaint of an inaccurate fuel gauge. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would …DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Nov 5, 2014
- Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension, for 7 years, on some vehicles, for exterior paint on hood and front fenders leading edge is cracking; paint …SVC-14-034 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Service bulletin - The exterior paint on the hood and the leading edge of the front fenders may crack or look chalky or cloudy. Also the roof, trunk, upper portions of the quarter …Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2014
- Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines c…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2014
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0101 (MAF sensor circuit range/performance problem) is stored. The PCM misinterprets the mass air flow sensor inputs while driving with…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 10, 2014
- Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state of battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determine…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2014
- Service bulletin - A buzz or rattle is heard from the dash when the heater is on low to medium fan speed. The air mix door is warped.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Mar 11, 2014
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be l…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 18, 2014
- Service bulletin - The starter motor intermittently whines and does not crank the engine. The starter pinion does not extend far enough to properly engage the engine flywheel.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 4, 2014
- Honda: on some vehicles, both driver and passenger front windows will not go up due to lack of clearance between motor pinion and plate hole causing plate body to flex allowing gea…SB-13-097 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 30, 2013
- Honda: due to an inaccurate fuel gauge, some vehicles are being investigated for the cause of this condition and need to be inspected. Model 2012 civic. *peSB102213 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · issued Oct 8, 2013
- Honda: on some vehicles, an investigation is requested regarding the molding on roof being either loose or missing. Models 2012-2013 civic. *peSB-10-02-13 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 2, 2013
- Honda: when accelerating from a stop, in some vehicles, noise is heard from clutch while engaged in 1st gear, and sounds like a squeaking, or groaning, or grinding, rubbing or meta…SB-10-11 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 27, 2013
- Honda: on some vehicles, the roof molding is either loose or is missing. Models 2012-2013 civic. *peSB-10-11-13 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 27, 2013
- "dealer message - american honda (ahm) is investigating certain 2012 m/t civic sis with a complaint of a clutch noise when engaging the clutch in 1st gear or when accelerating from…A-PAS-09122013-9 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 12, 2013
- Service bulletin -the mil comes on with dtc p0128 (cooling system malfunction) stored. The thermostat jiggle valve may intermittently stick open and cause the pcm to store dtc p012…A13-044 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 12, 2013
- Honda: description of the update for hfl (hft) control units. Description of tools and equipment, updating tips and precautions, as well as honda contact information. *jsSB-13-069 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 23, 2013
- American honda: vehicle may experience an engine surge upon accelerating from a stop. Ahm requests to inspect vehicle before any repairs are attempted. *jsIN-08-2013 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 22, 2013
- Honda: due to a clicking or clacking noise, while turning either left or right, the cause of the noise is under investigation. Model 2006-2012 civic. *peSB-012-08 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 31, 2013
- American honda: investigation of an engine surge on specific vehicles, when accelerating from a stop. Inspection is to occur prior to attempting a repair. *jsIN-2012 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 18, 2013
- Honda: dtc p2646/p2651 or p2647/2652 may be set. The rocker arm oil pressure switch may need to be replaced. Also included model civic si model year 2002-2005. *jsA-13-021 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 16, 2013
- Honda: a clicking or clacking noise is heard when turning either left or right, in some vehicles. Models 2006-2012 civic. *peIN-2006 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 5, 2013
- Honda: see document search button for owner letter. A small leak may occur between fuel receptacle and fuel fill pipe due to improper finishing at time of manufacturing, causing a …SB-13-037 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 15, 2013
- Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix…HSN-1305 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- Honda: odometer, trip computer, fuel range, and fuel economy statuses are not visible on the i-mid display. This can be fixed with a software update. *kbSB-13-017 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 4, 2013
- Honda: the fuel tank and solenoid valve are no longer being replaced together and if fuel tank solenoid valve is replaced, then reinstall original fuel tank. Models 1998-11 civic g…SB-13-022 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Mar 29, 2013
- Honda: some srs replacement parts were incorrect, because of production of wiring harnesses and connectors, from continental and trw suppliers, that are the same but have different…SB-13-0200 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 1, 2013
- Honda: certain model year vehicles would randomly experience misfire due to possible incomplete crankshaft position pattern. 2012 model civic. *peSB-12-047 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 14, 2012
- Civic: a possibility the replacement parts used for srs were incorrectly installed. *peCIV-12-06 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 1, 2012
- Honda: if the accelerator pedal is pressed during a cold start, the engine may start, then stall. The pcm misinterprets the amount of fuel needed to start the engine. Also included…12-027 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 25, 2012
- Honda: driver's front passenger's doors do not unlock in freezing weather. Moisture in the lock cable freezes. Dry and lubricate the lock cable. *js12-016 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Mar 20, 2012
- Honda: see document search button for owner letter. Steering wheel audio control software update. *pe updated 11/28/11. *pe updated 5/3/2012. *jsSB-11-051 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 16, 2012
- Honda: when make tight turn, would hear or feel a popping or clunking noise, after driving over bumps, coming from the front suspension. *pe07-078 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Mar 2, 2012
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *peSB-12-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2012
- Honda: fuel tank assembly warranty information. *rmSB-01-005 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Aug 10, 2011
- Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. The rear spring upper mounting cushion may have been installed incorrectly. *rmSB-11-028 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Apr 30, 2011