Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2012 CR-Z.
The 2012 Honda CR-Z is a passenger car built around a 3.8-quart oil capacity filled with 0W-20 API lubricant, paired with an AV-S7 automatic transmission that returns EPA ratings of 34 city, 38 highway, and 36 combined mpg. For a researcher cataloging issues, this model year registers just seven owner complaints alongside 2 recalls, with air bags surfacing as the leading trouble area. That places 2012 firmly on the lower end of the CR-Z's 2011–2016 complaint arc—well below the 38 logged in 2011 and modestly above the 2 reported in 2016—indicating that it carries one of the lighter complaint loads in the nameplate's covered history.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 151R · 340 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S7) |
| Overall length | 160.6 in |
| Overall width | 68.5 in |
| Overall height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.1 in |
| Curb weight | 2657 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 59.1 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 34 / 38 / 36 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the CR-Z of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 8.30 sec | 16.40 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 8.40 sec | 16.50 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 8.60 sec | 16.40 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 9.30 sec | 17.30 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 9.60 sec | 17.20 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
| 2011 | EX Hatchback 1.5L I-4 + Elec 10-kW 0.6-kWh | 10.50 sec | 17.60 sec | 122 hp | FWD |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 3.8 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil. Torque lug nuts to 80 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.
| Engine Oil | 0W-20 · API |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.8 qt |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 87 ft-lbs |
| Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts | 18 ft-lbs |
| Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts | 23 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 29.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 7 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 80 ft-lbs |
| Automatic Transmission Drain Plug | 36.0 ft-lbs |
| Front Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Rear Wheel Hub | 133 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Curb Idle Speed (No Load) | 750 rpm |
| Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load) | 50 rpm |
| Refrigerant | R134a |
| Refrigerant Capacity | 0.99-1.10 lbs |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46 |
| Oil Capacity | 2.67 oz |
| Standard BCI Group Number | 151R |
| Standard BCI Cranking Performance | 340 cca |
| Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum) | 46.0-54.0 psi |
| Engine Compression | 142 Minimum PSI. 28 Maximum variation PSI. |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 41 ft-lbs |
| Torque Caliper to Bracket | 17 ft-lbs |
| Torque to Knuckle | 80 ft-lbs |
| Minimum Pad Thickness | Front: 0.063; Rear: 0.063 in |
| Rotor Max Parallel Variation | 0.0006 in |
| Rotor Runout Limit | 0.0016 in |
| Rotor Nominal Thickness From | 0.354 in |
| 1 | 7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 | 7 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 27 ft. lbs., step 2: 90 | 27 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 18 ft. lbs., Step 2: 40 | 18 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2012 model registers a sharp drop in federal complaints, falling to just 7 after a peak of 38 in 2011, and it also shows the second‑lowest recall count (2) of the six‑year span. Across the generation, complaints and recalls steadily decline from 2011 through 2016, while technical service bulletins (TSBs) remain relatively high but gradually taper (35 → 31 → 22 → 27 → 30 → 23). The 2012 year sits near the low point of this downward trend, suggesting that the most serious issues had already been addressed early in the model’s life cycle. Its top complaint areas—air‑bag concerns (6) and a single “electrical system, unknown or other” issue—are modest and there were no crash or fire complaints reported. **Takeaway:** 2012 is one of the cleaner years in the CR‑Z’s early run, making it a comparatively safe used‑car choice.
All 7 complaints on record, top 2 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service…
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014… Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's…
Showing 5 of 31 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| A18-048 | 2026-02-28 | Air Bags | Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag… |
| A21120B | 2023-06-13 | Electrical System | Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS… |
| A21120B | 2022-01-29 | Electrical System | ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited… |
| APaS02262021902 | 2021-02-26 | Service Brakes | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016… |
| APaS02102021902 | 2021-02-10 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016… |
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3.8 qt of 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 34 city / 38 highway / 36 combined mpg.