2012 Honda CR-V service bulletins & manufacturer communications
105 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Honda CR-V. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 105
- ServiceNews Article - When removing and installing a cable reel, you need to keep both the cable reel and the steering angle sensor in position. If you don't , the VSA indicator ma…A19050B · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued May 16, 2019
- Service Bulletin - This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete. If you did the collection in this Service Bulletin on or before February 26, 2019 (RO da…A18-138 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2019
- Service bulletin - 2012 CR-V Driver?s Airbag Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.A17-028 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jul 24, 2018
- Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens…A18-057 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 15, 2018
- Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. There is an internal failure of th…A16-063 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Apr 11, 2018
- Service bulletin - The tailgate won?t open from the outside handle in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. There is an internal failure of th…A16-063 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jan 25, 2018
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on certain…APaS01032018904 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Jan 3, 2018
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on certain…APaS11272017907 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility/wiper · issued Nov 27, 2017
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2016 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motor inop completely or inop on certain…APaS11102017902 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 10, 2017
- Service bulletin - The electric differential pressure solenoid (EDPS) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the AWD indicator to come on and DTC C-1858-73 (d…A15-016 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Aug 12, 2017
- Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the …A17-040 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 25, 2017
- Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the …A15-086 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 25, 2017
- Service bulletin - to occur, a software update for the transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. Complete 15-086 f…A17-040 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 20, 2017
- Service bulletin - A surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the …A15-086 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 20, 2017
- Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.A09-010 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 25, 2017
- Service bulletin - navigation system information.A05-032 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 22, 2016
- Service bulletin - the power tailgate won t open in temperatures near freezing or colder, but will open in warmer temperatures. The cause is the power tailgate outer handle switch …A16063 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 23, 2016
- Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.A15086 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 2016
- Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. To minimize the possibility for the judder to occur, a software update for the …A15086 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 6, 2016
- Service bulletin - ahm is conducting a study of driver's airbag inflators from specific locations.A16-31 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 8, 2016
- Service bulletin - american honda is conducting a study of driver s airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of driver s airbag inflators from specific locations. …A16-031 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2016
- "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.25.16"A-HNS-03252016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 25, 2016
- "dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflat…A-HNS-03252016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 25, 2016
- "dealer message attachment - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 03.18.16"A-HNS-03182016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 18, 2016
- "dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflat…A-HNS-03182016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 18, 2016
- Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.SB09010 ver3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2016
- Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.A09-010.V4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 17, 2016
- Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.SB09010 ver4 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 15, 2016
- Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.A09-010.V3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 14, 2016
- Updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.A-HNS-02262016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.A-HNS-02262016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 26, 2016
- Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.AAN-02252016-302 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 25, 2016
- "dealer message - as stated in the stop sale/safety recall: honda 2005-2016 multi-model driver s airbag inflator dealer q&a, dealers can ground off lease vehicles and sell it back …A-AN-02252016-30 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 25, 2016
- "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflator dealer q&a updated 02.19.16"A-HNS-02192016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 19, 2016
- Dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflato…A-HNS-02192016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 19, 2016
- Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2007-2015 multi-model driver s airbag inflator recall where a campaign pa…A-HPS-02162016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 15, 2016
- "dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 1.7 million model year 2007-2015 honda vehicles. Due…A-CA-02152016-30 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2016
- Dealer message - procedures for providing alternate transportation.A-HPS-02122016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 12, 2016
- Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.A-JCR-02112016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 11, 2016
- Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.A-JCR-02052016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 5, 2016
- "dealer message - we ve been working to address the questions and concerns we ve received from the national dealer advisory board and members of advisory committees, as well as fro…A-JCR-02052016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 5, 2016
- "dealer message - on friday, january 29th, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 1.7 million model year 2007-2015 honda vehicles. This re…A-FTD-02052016-3 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Feb 5, 2016
- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery…JL5-00010128 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 19, 2016
- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery…14071 JL5 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery…00010128 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle to the address card for the affected VIN. The vehicle's battery sensor monitors the battery condit…10128 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 1, 2016
- Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Update the a/t software and replace the atf.A15-086 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 12, 2015
- "techline summary article - editor s note: this article replaces the one posted in september 2015 to extend that article s shelf life. The issues covered are still being addressed.…ATS150301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Dec 10, 2015
- Service bulletin - the electric differential pressure solenoid (edps) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the awd indicator to come on and dtc c-1858-73 (d…A15-016 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 3, 2015
- Service news article - does the engine rattle at cold startup for 1 to 2 seconds when it s cold outside? Chances are the vtc actuator is the culprit. Keep in mind simply replacing …A15110E · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Nov 19, 2015
- Service bulletin - there is a vibration while driving at highway speeds. The propeller shaft and the dampening support system are not adequately absorbing the vehicle vibration.A15-076 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Nov 18, 2015
- Dealer message - the front brakes shake or judder when the brakes are applied. The brake pad, disc, and caliper are misaligned when the brakes are applied.A15-030 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued May 27, 2015
- Honda: 2012-2014 crv information regarding parking brake indicator not illuminating. Vehicles should be inspected prior to repairs. *ljAER14100A · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued May 20, 2015
- Service Bulletin - 2012 CR-V Driver's Airbag Inflator Collection - American Honda is conducting a study of driver's airbag inflators. This collection involves a small number of dri…A16031 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2015
- Summary to be provided on a future date.16-031 · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Mar 28, 2015
- Service bulletin - Engine rattles at cold start-up.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 3, 2015
- Service bulletin - The electric differential pressure solenoid (EDPS) in the rear differential has excessive oil pressure, causing the AWD indicator to come on and DTC C-1858-73 (d…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 28, 2015
- Service bulletin - On some 2012-14 CR-V's and in cold weather, the AWD indicator may come on with DTC C1850-14 (low or no torque to the rear wheels). Over time, moisture and cold w…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Feb 13, 2015
- Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Dec 17, 2014
- Honda: american honda: 2012-2014 crv when engaged, parking brake indicator not illuminating . Vehicles should be inspected before any repairs are performed. *lj12012014 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 15, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 1, 2014
- Honda: 2012-2014 cr-vs: complaints of parking brake indicator not displaying. *lj11172014 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 21, 2014
- Dealer message - The heat from the driver?s side-vent is lower than the heat from the front passenger?s-side vent. The vehicle?s heater core may be partially clogged, decreasing th…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 20, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 17, 2014
- Service bulletin - The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors the battery condition and determines the charging mode. In some cases, because of the battery condition and the customer?s …Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 8, 2014
- Dealer message - Today, November 8, 2014, American Honda is announcing a product update for 116,272 2012 CR-V vehicles. The product update addresses issues with the battery managem…DLR MSG - Honda · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 8, 2014
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged.…ENG REQ - AER141 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 7, 2014
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below…ENG REQ - AER140 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Nov 3, 2014
- Service bulletin - The heat from the driver?s side-vent is lower than the heat from the front passenger?s-side vent. The vehicle?s heater core may be partially clogged, decreasing …Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2014
- Honda: indicator for parking brake fails to illuminate when engaged. Model 2012-2014 cr-v. *peIN-1022-2014 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 30, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - 2012-2 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 24, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV - · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 22, 2014
- American honda: when engaged, parking brake indicator not illuminating. *lj10022014 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 16, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the parking brake indicator not illuminating when engaged. To fully understand th…DLR MSG - RFV (R · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Oct 2, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP (R · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 2, 2014
- Service bulletin - At cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (VTC) actuator is defective.Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 24, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 9, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 26, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 12, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 24, 2014
- Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines c…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 7, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit a certain criteria.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 12, 2014
- Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below…ENG REQ - AER140 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 5, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit a certain criteria.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 29, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 5, 2014
- Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state of battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determine…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 19, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012 CR-Vs with a complaint of poor heater performance on the driver?s side related to the Tech Line Summary Article …DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 20, 2014
- Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be l…Service Bulletin · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 18, 2014
- Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 2WD CR-Vs with a complaint of front brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM woul…DLR MSG - RFP - · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jan 29, 2014
- Honda: some vehicles may experience an inoperable parking brake indicator light while the brake is engaged. Ahm is requesting to inspect the vehicle before any repairs have been ma…IN-1-10-14 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jan 10, 2014
- Honda: when ever the brake pedal is depress or released, there would be a squeaking noise in brake pedal switch that is faulty and needs to be replaced. Model 2012 cr-v. *peSB-13-077 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Sep 21, 2013
- Honda: an investigation request for engineer regarding dtc 44-a1 (failure of right side impact sensor) and the srs light is on for certain vehicles. Models 212 cr-v. *peAER-12120-A · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jun 28, 2013
- Honda: some vehicles have noises, squealing, moaning, grinding, or squeaking, coming from either the front or back or both brakes when applied. Models 2012-2013 cr-v. *peIN-2012 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes · issued Jun 5, 2013
- Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix…HSN-1305 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 1, 2013
- Honda: engineering request for investigation. Steering wheel controls not working (audio and cruise control) and srs light on with dtc 11-1 thru 11-b on certain vehicles. Models 20…AER-12100-D · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Jan 8, 2013
- Honda: engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. *pe updated 11/5/12. *peSB-09-010 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 6, 2012
- Honda: front driver and/or passenger door does not open from the inside. The inner handle cable has disengaged from the handle. *js12-022 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 6, 2012
- Honda: front door does not open from the inside. *kbSB-12-022 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 6, 2012
- Honda: while driving, headlights turn on and off, display on dashboard changes between bright and dim and light switch is on auto. *peSB-12-013 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 28, 2012
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *peSB-12-002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 12, 2012