Recall 11V288 affects 1,156 2012 Honda Civic vehicles for a misaligned fuel-feed-line O-ring that can leak fuel. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 1,156 2012 Civic two-door and four-door vehicles because a misaligned O-ring in the fuel feed line can allow a small fuel leak. Fuel near an ignition source raises the risk of a fire, and the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel feed line on the 2012 Honda Civic carries gasoline from the tank area toward the engine, where it is metered into the fuel system. At one connection in that line, a small rubber O-ring seals the joint. Its job is simple: keep fuel inside the line while the system is under pressure.
On the affected Civics, that O-ring was installed out of alignment at the fuel feed line connection. A misaligned seal does not sit evenly in its groove, so pressure can open a small path around it. When that happens, gasoline can seep from the connection instead of staying inside the line.
NHTSA campaign 11V288 does not identify an owner warning sign. There is no warning sign before failure. If fuel starts to leak, treat the VIN match itself as the reason to arrange the free Honda dealer repair.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Honda Civic | fuel system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,156 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Fuel leaking from the feed line can ignite if it reaches an ignition source and lead to a vehicle fire. Keep fuel, open flame, smoking, and spark sources away from the vehicle, and schedule the recall repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Honda Civic is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free fuel-feed-line assembly replacement that corrects the misaligned O-ring and fuel-leak risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 11V288 when you call.
- Avoid ignition sources near the vehicle if you notice fuel odor or visible fuel until a Honda dealer checks it.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 with questions about the recall or dealer scheduling.
What happens at the repair
Honda's filed remedy for recall 11V288 says dealers replace the fuel feed line assembly at no charge. At the dealer, a Honda technician removes the affected fuel feed line assembly, replaces it with a corrected assembly, and checks the connection that seals the line. The safety recall began on May 27, 2011. The dealer repair is free under the recall.
Timeline
| May 18, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V288?
Recall 11V288 covers 1,156 2012 Honda Civic 2-door and 4-door vehicles with a fuel feed line O-ring that was misaligned during assembly. The misaligned seal can allow a small fuel leak, and Honda dealers replace the fuel feed line assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Honda Civic is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Civic is included in recall 11V288. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the fuel feed line assembly replacement. Reference recall number 11V288 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers replace the fuel feed line assembly free of charge. The safety recall repair began on May 27, 2011.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. If fuel leaks from the fuel feed line connection and reaches an ignition source, a fire can result. Until the repair is complete, confirm your VIN and schedule the free fuel feed line assembly replacement with a franchised Honda dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V288000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V288 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V288000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →