AI Damage2012 Honda CR-Z: common problems
Owners of the 2012 Honda CR-Z filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Air bags 86% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- Air bags: 6 complaints (86% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · hybrid · 4 cyl
- CVT
- manual, 6-speed
Drive: FWD
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
Tl* 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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CR-Z has 11 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Honda CR-Z?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: air bags, electrical system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: door locks, latches, handles (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2012 Honda CR-Z?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2012 Honda CR-Z from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2012 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.