Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Drive Shaft May Corrode and Fail
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2015 Acura ILX, 2013 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid, and 2007-2008 Honda Fit vehicles with a manual transmission and 2009-2013 Honda Fit vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The drive shafts' protective coating may not have been applied properly during manufacturing, making it more susceptible to damage from road salt, or other contaminants, and potentially cause it to break.
- Consequence
- A broken drive shaft may cause a sudden loss of drive power. The vehicle could also roll away if the parking brake has not been applied before the vehicle has been exited. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shafts, replacing either the left or right drive shaft, if necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified of the safety risk with an interim letter mailed February 2, 2021. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are P9M, PAV, BAY, TAX, CA0, and MAZ.
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Owner complaints (12)
12 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 33.3% |
| Power train | 3 | 25% |
| Air bags | 2 | 16.7% |
| Engine | 2 | 16.7% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 16.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 16.7% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel system | 1 | 8.3% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 8.3% |
| Hybrid propulsion system | 1 | 8.3% |
How 2012 compares with other Civic Hybrid years
Best and worst Civic Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 64 | 5 |
| 2008 | 64 | 4 |
| 2009 | 28 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2014 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 44 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $1,500
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 202 g/mi
- EPA class
- Compact Cars
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 44 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 / 44 / 44 | $1,500 | 202 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2012 Civic Hybrid for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 20V770000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (4), Power train (3), Air bags (2) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid get?
EPA rates the 1.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 43 city, 44 highway and 44 combined mpg.
What safety rating did the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid get?
NHTSA rated the 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (10.9% rollover risk).
How does the 2012 Civic Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2015 Honda Civic Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2011 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2008 the most (64). The 2012 drew 12. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.