Recall 12V030 affects 347 2012 Honda Accord and Crosstour vehicles for side-curtain airbag inflators built to incorrect specifications. Free repair at a franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 347 2012 Accord and Crosstour vehicles under recall 12V030 because a driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag inflator was not built to specification. In a crash, the side curtain airbag can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The side curtain airbag inflator in a 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour is the part that fills the roof-mounted side airbag during a crash. It uses stored gas or a controlled chemical reaction to inflate the curtain quickly, so the airbag can help protect occupants along the side windows.
This recall concerns inflators that were not manufactured according to the correct specifications. An inflator built outside specification leaves the airbag system with a part that does not match Honda's intended design. That matters because side curtain airbag deployment depends on the inflator releasing the right force at the right moment.
There is no warning sign before failure. The inflator sits hidden inside the airbag assembly, so an owner will not hear, feel, or see the defect during normal driving.
Who's affected?
Includes both Accord and Crosstour vehicles from the same model year, tied to the side air bag component.
| 2012 Honda Accord | side air bag |
|---|---|
| 2012 Honda Crosstour | side air bag |
| Units affected | 347 |
A matching 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the side curtain airbag fails to deploy in a crash, occupants have less side-impact protection, increasing the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before a crash, so confirm your VIN and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to ask whether the free side curtain airbag replacement is ready for your vehicle.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 12V030 when you call.
- Schedule the side curtain airbag replacement that fixes the inflator problem tied to airbag nondeployment in a crash.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 with questions about scheduling or recall notice status.
What happens at the repair
Honda's filing says the safety recall began on February 24, 2012. At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the driver's side or passenger's side side curtain airbag identified for your vehicle. The repair is free under the recall, with parts and labor covered. If your VIN is included, ask the Honda service desk which side curtain airbag is covered and whether any appointment instructions apply before you bring in the vehicle.
Timeline
| February 1, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 24, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V030?
Recall 12V030 covers 347 2012 Honda Accord and Crosstour vehicles with a side curtain airbag inflator built outside the correct specifications. In a crash, the side curtain airbag can fail to deploy, increasing injury risk. Honda replaces the affected side curtain airbag for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V030. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule inspection and replacement of the driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag as needed. Reference recall 12V030 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Honda says it will replace the affected driver-side or passenger-side side curtain airbag as needed free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the side curtain airbag can fail to deploy in a crash. That increases the risk of injury for occupants who need that airbag protection. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Honda dealer repair.
What if I bought my 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012 Honda Accord or Crosstour is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 12V030.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V030000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V030 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V030000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →