Vehicle recall 11V288000 · May 18, 2011
2012 Honda Civic
There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles manufactured from April 21, 2011, through may 2, 2011. There is a possibility that an o-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the o-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on may 27, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda's safety recall no. R79.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V288000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 18, 2011
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R79
- Owner notification
- May 27, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,156
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda Civic (2012): 2012
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