2012 Honda CR-Z recalls and problems

The 2012 Honda CR-Z has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Honda CR-Z vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Honda CR-Z recalls

Recall 19V-500: Air Bags

Reported Jun 27, 2019 · 1,558 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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 16V-061: Air Bags

Reported Feb 3, 2016 · 2,232,187 vehicles affected · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

2012 Honda CR-Z problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	6
Electrical System	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 89,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2012 Honda CR-Z complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · reported Jun 29, 2022

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 wonât always lock. The dealership isnât sure, I wonder if itâs 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…

Air Bags · reported Nov 14, 2016

The contact owns a 2012 honda cr-z. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Air Bags · reported Jul 14, 2016

The contact owns a 2012 honda cr-z. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Air Bags · reported Mar 29, 2016

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!

Air Bags · reported Feb 2, 2016

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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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Honda CR-Z have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Honda CR-Z: 19V-500 (air bags), 16V-061 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Honda CR-Z?

Owners report air bags problems most often (6 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 89,000 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.