The service and repair manual for the 2012 Honda Accord — 3.5L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 10 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Honda published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.5L V6 — 212 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 144 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | HFP Coupe 2-Door · HFP Sedan 4-Door · EX-L Coupe 2-Door · EX Sedan 4-Door · LX-S Coupe 2-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +4 |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 505 complaints · 31 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2012 Accord manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 572
- General Information 1,722
- Accessories & Equipment 1,167
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 231
- Body & Frame 392
- Maintenance 72
- Brakes 238
- Restraints 314
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 72
- Electrical 1,636
- Suspension 146
- Engine Mechanical 259
- Transmission 246
- Engine Performance 7,586
- Front 329
- Rear 98
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2012 Accord
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V502000An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants res.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 19V378000An incorrectly installed air bag inflator may not properly deploy the passenger frontal air bag in t.
- Air Bags — frontal › passenger side › inflator module · 17V030000An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in seriou.
- Air Bags — side/window · 12V030000In the event of a crash, the side curtain airbag may fail to deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Owners have filed 505 complaints and Honda has issued 31 technical service bulletins for the 2012 Accord. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2012 Accord manual
Is this manual specific to the 2012 Accord?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2012 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the HFP Coupe 2-Door, HFP Sedan 4-Door, EX-L Coupe 2-Door, EX Sedan 4-Door, LX-S Coupe 2-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, LX-P Sedan 4-Door, EX Coupe 2-Door, LX Sedan 4-Door, EX-L Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Honda published for this year.
What 2012 Accord problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2012 Accord, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Honda dealers.
Does it include 2012 Accord wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2012 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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