The 2012 Honda Accord belongs to the 8th generation (2008-2012), built with 2.4L K24 four-cylinder or 3.5L J35 V6 with cylinder deactivation. It takes 5W-20 (2008-2010) / 0W-20 (2011-2012), synthetic optional. Oil changes run 7,500 - 10,000 miles on the Maintenance Minder. 2012 is the last model year of the 8th generation.
Track your 2012 Honda Accord service history free with the ServiceSage maintenance tracker, or compare it against other model years on the Honda Accord maintenance schedule hub.
| Interval | Service |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Minder Code A (typically every 7,500-10,000 mi) | Engine oil change (0W-20), Reset the oil life monitor |
| Maintenance Minder Code B (typically every 15,000-20,000 mi) | Replace engine oil and filter, Inspect brakes and brake fluid, Inspect suspension and steering, Inspect driveshaft boots, exhaust, and fuel lines |
| Sub-code 1 | Rotate tires |
| Sub-code 2 (Maintenance Minder - no fixed mileage published) | Replace engine air filter, Replace dust and pollen (cabin) filter, Inspect drive belt |
| Sub-code 2, severe duty (dusty conditions for the air filter; high-soot urban conditions for the cabin filter) | Replace engine air filter or cabin filter every 15,000 mi - Honda's own severe-duty override |
| Sub-code 3 (Maintenance Minder - no fixed mileage published) | Replace transmission fluid (ATF DW-1) - drain and fill, never a high-pressure flush. Honda's manual publishes no separate severe-duty mileage for this conventional automatic |
| Sub-code 4 (Maintenance Minder - no fixed mileage published) | Replace spark plugs, Inspect valve clearance, Replace the timing belt and inspect the water pump (3.5L V6 only) - the 2.4L I4 is chain-driven |
| Sub-code 4, severe duty (V6 timing belt only: sustained temperatures above 110F/43C or below -20F/-29C, or trailer towing) | Replace the V6 timing belt and water pump every 60,000 mi - Honda's own severe-duty override; the 2.4L I4 has no belt |
| Sub-code 5 | Replace engine coolant (Honda Long Life Type 2, blue) - Minder-driven, no fixed mileage published |
| Independent of the Maintenance Minder (not a numbered sub-code on this generation) | Replace brake fluid (DOT 3) every 3 years - a fixed calendar item on 8th-gen Accords, not a tracked Minder code |
The table above is indexed by service interval. This is the same schedule indexed by odometer reading, for when you know your mileage and want the list. If your odometer sits between these figures, work back to the last one you passed and catch up anything skipped.
| Odometer | Service due |
|---|---|
| 30,000 mi (48,000 km) | Engine oil change (0W-20), Reset the oil life monitor, Replace engine oil and filter, Inspect brakes and brake fluid, Inspect suspension and steering, Inspect driveshaft boots, exhaust, and fuel lines. |
| 60,000 mi (97,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 90,000 mi (145,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 120,000 mi (193,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
| 150,000 mi (241,000 km) | Same as the 30,000 mi service. |
Honda schedules this vehicle by Maintenance Minder code rather than by odometer, so the mileages above are the typical points those codes appear - the car itself decides, based on how it has been driven.
Recommendations that require an engine or transmission choice are withheld until applicability is confirmed. Check your exact powertrain and owner's manual before buying; Quick Specs lists the alternatives. Inspection does not automatically require replacement.
| Part | Fitment note | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Honda Long Life Antifreeze Type 2 Blue (gallon) | Do not mix with green, orange, or pink coolant | View product on Amazon Compare Type 2 coolant for the 2012 Honda Accord on Amazon |
| Honda Accord Cabin Air Filter (2008-2012) | Minder-driven; every 15,000 mi under severe (high-soot urban) conditions | Compare options on Amazon |
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NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2012 Honda Accord:
| Campaign | Report date | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 19V502000 | 2019-06-27 | air bags |
| 19V378000 | 2019-05-16 | air bags |
| 18V661000 | 2018-09-27 | air bags |
| 18V268000 | 2018-04-26 | air bags |
| 18V042000 | 2018-01-09 | air bags |
| 17V545000 | 2017-08-31 | air bags |
| 17V030000 | 2017-01-10 | air bags |
| 12V030000 | 2012-02-01 | air bags |
NHTSA has 380 owner complaints on file for the 2012 Honda Accord. Top component areas reported:
EPA lists these powertrains for 2012:
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4 L 4 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Gasoline |
| 2.4 L 4 cyl | Man 5-spd | Gasoline |
| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto (S5) | Gasoline |
| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Auto 5-spd | Gasoline |
| 3.5 L 6 cyl | Man 6-spd | Gasoline |
Source: NHTSA recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov; fetched 2026-10-12.
The 2012 Honda Accord has 8 safety recalls on record with NHTSA, affecting the air bags (as of 2026-10-12). Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Run the live check on this page. Get reminded before recalls and services.
Maintenance keeps these away, but when the dash does light up these are the codes this vehicle throws most often - each with what it means and what the repair actually costs.