Honda Civic Recall R/2012/122: Vehicle May Move Unexpectedly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 13 Nov 2012
- Launched
- 244
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK 5GH
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled Civic vehicles built between 27 October 2011 and 4 September 2012. Due to a software issue it could be possible to start the engine when the vehicle is in gear and the clutch is not depressed. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install new software. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a software issue it could be possible to start the engine when the vehicle is in gear and the clutch is not depressed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: VEHICLE MAY MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY Defect: Due to a software issue it could be possible to start the engine when the vehicle is in gear and the clutch is not depressed. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install new software.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: vehicle may move unexpectedly.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to install new software. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Civic built between 27 October 2011 and 4 September 2012 may be included. Honda estimates 244 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code HUK 5GH or the DVSA reference R/2012/122. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2012/071 on 16 Jul 2012, for transmission may malfunction. The one launched after it was R/2012/114 on 20 Nov 2012, for fire may occur. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda Civic recall history, all recalls launched in 2012 and software recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/122, launched 13 November 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.