Same issue as the 2012 CRV recalls of the passenger aide lock actuators. The passenger door lock works sometimes but the car will constantly try to lock that door if it is unlocked, because it won’t always lock. The dealership isn’t sure, I wonder if it’s a fuse because I hear the entire mechanism when it works. Also, it works with the drivers side child safety control which turns off the controls on the passengers side and also keeps it locked so someone cant jump in your cat when you unlock the drivers door. This is the exact problem the Accords and CRV has in the same year and I want to get mine repaired also. Its in perfect condition and taken care of.
The worst 2012 Honda CR-Z problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags6
- Electrical1
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- Airbags6
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with driver frontal air bag inflators assembled as a recall remedy part or replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
Recall number 19V500000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-2013 Acura ZDX vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑888‑234‑2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Recall number 16V061000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Honda CR-Z 31
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
- Service News
- ServiceNews Article
- Dealer Message
- There are several A/C leak detection tools available
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators
- Navigation system information.
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
What 2012 Honda CR-Z owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Passenger side impact air bag deactivates when moisture is present in the air. Especially prevalent while raining.
Passenger side airbag detectives and reactivates on it's own sometimes. Warning pops up randomly.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-z. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-z. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v061000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
I received a notice in the mail regarding my vehicle being recalled for an airbag part that won't be able to be repaired until mid summer of 2016. I was told I can get a rental vehicle but I'm only 18 and the vehicle is in my name only so I'm not curious as to how I can rent a vehicle. Please let me know!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 honda cr-z. The contact stated that while driving, the passenger side air bags deployed without any warning or any impact of a crash. There were no injuries and no police report filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that something under the vehicle made the air bag deploy. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
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Questions about the 2012 Honda CR-Z
Is the 2012 Honda CR-Z reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2012 Honda CR-Z, close to a typical CR-Z model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda CR-Z?
Airbags, with 6 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Honda CR-Z have?
2 recalls, covering air bags.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Honda CR-Z airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 19V500000, 16V061000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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