Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 Civic are official communications between Honda & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

    STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #SB-11-051

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041427

      HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE. *PE UPDATED 11/28/11. *PE UPDATED 5/3/2012. *JS Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT

    • TSB #07-078

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043607

      HONDA: WHEN MAKE TIGHT TURN, WOULD HEAR OR FEEL A POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE, AFTER DRIVING OVER BUMPS, COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *PE Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

    • TSB #SB-11-028

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10040491

      HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE REAR SPRING UPPER MOUNTING CUSHION MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *RM Read More »

    BRAKES (PWS)

    • TSB #HSN-1305

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052477

      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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND ... Read More »

    ENGINE (PWS)

    • TSB #A13-021

      Date Announced:
      SEP 16, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10098946

      "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 HIGH VOLTAGE). Read More »

    • TSB #IN-08-2013

      Date Announced:
      AUG 22, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053303

      AMERICAN HONDA: VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ENGINE SURGE UPON ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. AHM REQUESTS TO INSPECT VEHICLE BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE ATTEMPTED. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #IN-2012

      Date Announced:
      JUL 18, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053124

      AMERICAN HONDA: INVESTIGATION OF AN ENGINE SURGE ON SPECIFIC VEHICLES, WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. INSPECTION IS TO OCCUR PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING A REPAIR. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #A-13-021

      Date Announced:
      JUL 16, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052884

      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. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #HSN-1305

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052477

      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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND ... Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #12-027

      Date Announced:
      APR 25, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043939

      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. Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #11172014

      Date Announced:
      NOV 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057164

      HONDA: CIVIC 2012-2013 : COMPLAINTS OF INCORRECT FUEL GAUGE. *LJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #SB-12-047

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10045582

      HONDA: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES WOULD RANDOMLY EXPERIENCE MISFIRE DUE TO POSSIBLE INCOMPLETE CRANKSHAFT POSITION PATTERN. 2012 MODEL CIVIC. *PE Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

    • TSB #AER14110A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 20, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057343

      HONDA 2012 CIVIC: INFORMATION REGARDING INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE. VEHICLES ARE TO BE INSPECTED FOR FAILURE. *LJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-13-022

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051794

      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 GX, 2012-13 CIVIC. *PE UPDATED 04/15/2013. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

    • TSB #SB-13-037

      Date Announced:
      MAY 15, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052181

      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 HISSING NOISE OR GAS ODOR. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #A15021

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086881

      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. Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

    • TSB #A15021

      Date Announced:
      OCT 04, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086881

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #15-021

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10058371

      FUEL GAUGE OUT OF ORDER; LOW FUEL INDICATOR FLASHES WHILE THE TANK HAS FUEL*CN Read More »

    • TSB #IN-11-05-14

      Date Announced:
      NOV 17, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10056984

      HONDA: AN INVESTIGATION IS LOOKING INTO SOME VEHICLES THAT ARE EXPERIENCE AN INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE ISSUE. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SB102213

      Date Announced:
      OCT 08, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053753

      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. *PE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-10-11

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053784

      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 METALLIC. MODEL 2012 CIVIC. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #A-PAS-09122013-9

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086702

      "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 STOP. Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

    • TSB #SB-012-08

      Date Announced:
      JUL 31, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054346

      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. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #IN-2006

      Date Announced:
      JUN 05, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052468

      HONDA: A CLICKING OR CLACKING NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING EITHER LEFT OR RIGHT, IN SOME VEHICLES. MODELS 2006-2012 CIVIC. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #A13-044

      Date Announced:
      SEP 12, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10086661

      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 P0128. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

    • TSB #SB-12-002

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043248

      HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #SB-12-002

      Date Announced:
      JAN 12, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043248

      HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SB-13-0200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051882

      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 SENDING SIGNAL WAYS BETWEEN IMPACT SENSORS AND SRS UNIT. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

    • TSB #SB-13-069

      Date Announced:
      AUG 23, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053268

      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. *JS Read More »

    • TSB #SB-13-017

      Date Announced:
      APR 04, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051931

      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. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #SB-11-051

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10041427

      HONDA: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. STEERING WHEEL AUDIO CONTROL SOFTWARE UPDATE. *PE UPDATED 11/28/11. *PE UPDATED 5/3/2012. *JS Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #SB-13-097

      Date Announced:
      OCT 30, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10054496

      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 GEAR TO MOVE UP AND JUMP OFF MOTOR TEETH. Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #A16-032

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10084328

      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. Read More »

    • TSB #16-032

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10075666

      SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE. Read More »

    • TSB #A16-032

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10099381

      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 SPECIFIC LOCATIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #SB-13-0200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051882

      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 SENDING SIGNAL WAYS BETWEEN IMPACT SENSORS AND SRS UNIT. Read More »

    • TSB #CIV-12-06

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10044619

      CIVIC: A POSSIBILITY THE REPLACEMENT PARTS USED FOR SRS WERE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. *PE Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    • TSB #AIR BAG INFLATOR

      Date Announced:
      MAY 27, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10083593

      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. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #SVC-14-034

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10057045

      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 ON ROOF APPEARS TO BE CHALKY OR CLOUDY. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    • TSB #SB-10-02-13

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053743

      HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, AN INVESTIGATION IS REQUESTED REGARDING THE MOLDING ON ROOF BEING EITHER LOOSE OR MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #SB-10-11-13

      Date Announced:
      SEP 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10053738

      HONDA: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE ROOF MOLDING IS EITHER LOOSE OR IS MISSING. MODELS 2012-2013 CIVIC. *PE Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    • TSB #12-016

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043778

      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. *JS Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #HSN-1305

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052477

      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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND ... Read More »

    WHEELS

    • TSB #HSN-1305

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052477

      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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #HSN-1305

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10052477

      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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

    • TSB #A05-032

      Date Announced:
      NOV 22, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10100421

      SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. Read More »