2012 Honda CR-V Technical Service Bulletins

105 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Honda CR-V. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10160545May 16, 2019Steering. 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 may come on along with one or more VSA DTCs. And when you run the Neutral Memorization Procedure in the i-HDS, it won't complete.
• 10154178Feb 26, 2019Air bags. 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 date), use the Warranty Claim Information provided below.
• 10143688Jul 24, 2018Air bags. Service bulletin - 2012 CR-V Driver?s Airbag Inflator Collection. This bulletin has been cancelled because the collection is now complete.
• 10142440Jun 15, 2018Air bags. 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 Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement driver's airbag inflator only.
• 10134376Apr 11, 2018Latches, locks and linkages. 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 the tailgate outer handle switch.
• 10129413Jan 25, 2018Vehicle speed control, Latches, locks and linkages. 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 the tailgate outer handle switch.
• 10127171Jan 3, 2018Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 speed setting. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10124997Nov 27, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 speed setting. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10123481Nov 10, 2017Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 speed setting. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10115801Aug 12, 2017Equipment. 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 (differential fluid pressure deviation high) to set.
• 10108759May 25, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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 transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. Complete 15-086 first to update the vehicle. If the judder returns after updating the vehicle, the torque converter may need to be…
• 10108756May 25, 2017Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. 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 transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. If the judder returns after the software update, refer to Service Bulletin 17-040, Vibration While Driving Under Light…
• 10108737May 20, 2017Transmission and drivetrain. 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 first to update the vehicle. If the judder returns after updating the vehicle, the torque converter may need to be replaced. Refer to the INSPECTION section of this bulletin.
• 10108735May 20, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 transmission is available at the customer's request. Additionally, the transmission fluid will be replaced. If the judder returns after the software update, refer to Service Bulletin 17-040, Vibration While Driving Under Light…
• 10108045Feb 25, 2017Engine, Equipment. Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
• 10100421Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - navigation system information.
• 10086081Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. 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 doesn’t work in cold weather.
• 10085226Aug 18, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
• 10084343Jul 6, 2016Electrical system. 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 transmission is available, and replace the atf.
• 10083544Jun 8, 2016Air bags. Service bulletin - ahm is conducting a study of driver's airbag inflators from specific locations.
• 10099363Mar 28, 2016Air bags. 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. Once customers are located, an appointment will be set up at a local dealership to collect the parts.
• 10088183Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.25.16"
• 10088182Mar 25, 2016Air bags. "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 inflator (service bulletin 16-016). All changes/updates from the previous version sent to dealers on march 18, 2016, have been marked in red for easy reference."
• 10087946Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "dealer message attachment - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 03.18.16"
• 10087943Mar 18, 2016Air bags. "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 inflator (service bulletin 16-016). All changes/updates from the previous version sent to dealers on march 11, 2016, have been marked in red for easy reference."
• 10204264Mar 17, 2016Engine cooling. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
• 10087883Mar 17, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
• 10204263Mar 15, 2016Engine cooling. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
• 10087866Mar 14, 2016Engine. Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
• 10087523Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10087520Feb 26, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
• 10099469Feb 25, 2016Equipment, Air bags. Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
• 10099467Feb 25, 2016Air bags. "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 to the customer. The off-lease vehicle can only be sold back to the originating lessee with a signed acknowledgment stating the vehicle is under the recall."
• 10099495Feb 19, 2016Air bags. "dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver’s airbag inflator dealer q&a – updated 02.19.16"
• 10099494Feb 19, 2016Air bags. 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 inflator (service bulletin 16-016).
• 10088322Feb 15, 2016Air bags. 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 part is not available for the repair, please follow the procedures outlined.
• 10088304Feb 15, 2016Equipment. "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.
• 10106682Feb 12, 2016Other or unknown. Dealer message - procedures for providing alternate transportation.
• 10106686Feb 11, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.
• 10106684Feb 5, 2016Air bags. Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.
• 10106683Feb 5, 2016Air bags. "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 from many of you through our field representatives related to the driver airbag inflator stop sale and safety recall we announced this week. Thank you for your feedback; it has helped us better understand what american honda can do to assist…
• 10106679Feb 5, 2016Air bags. "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 recall is due to the takata driver's side airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization resulting in a rupture. At this time, we’re working to identify the root cause, but we do know that exposure to high temperatures and high…
• 10193017Jan 19, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. 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 condition and determines the charging mode. in some cases, because of the battery condition and your driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode resulting in a battery with a low state of charge. If the battery has a…
• 10211585Jan 1, 2016Electrical system. 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 condition and determines the charging mode. In some cases, because of the battery condition and your driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode resulting in a battery with a low state of charge. If the battery has a…
• 10211537Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). 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 condition and determines the charging mode. In some cases, because of the battery condition and your driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode resulting in a battery with a low state of charge. If the battery has a…
• 10191895Jan 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Electrical system. 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 condition and determines and the charging mode. In some cases, because of the battery condition and your driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode resulting in a battery with a low state of charge. If the battery has a low…
• 10099348Dec 12, 2015Equipment. Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration. Update the a/t software and replace the atf.
• 10100042Dec 10, 2015Engine. "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. Do you have a vehicle that makes an engine rattle for 1 to 2 seconds when started after a cold overnight soak below 32° f? This rattle is most likely related to the vtc actuator."
• 10099931Dec 3, 2015Transmission and drivetrain. 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 (differential fluid pressure deviation high) to set. There is abnormal wear on the edps solenoid plunger.
• 10100175Nov 19, 2015Engine. 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 the vtc actuator using current parts stock won’t fix this rattle if it’s only heard under these conditions.

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