2016 Honda CR-V Technical Service Bulletins

85 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10170787Jan 24, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10170229Jan 7, 2020Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10169062Dec 2, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10168049Nov 14, 2019Equipment, Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10167127Oct 28, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10166783Oct 15, 2019Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which…
• 10166497Oct 9, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10165662Sep 25, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area.
• 10165001Sep 9, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10164466Aug 27, 2019Fuel system. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2016-2019 Accords, Civics, CR-Vs, Odysseys, Pilots & Ridgelines with a customer complaint of fuel smell or leak from the fuel tank area. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 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.
• 10153879Feb 21, 2019Engine. Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned off.
• 10149648Nov 6, 2018Equipment. Servicenews Article - Any customers complaining about these issues when their iPhone running iOS 12 is connected to the vehicle? ? When using an HDMI output, they can't view or listen to videos, music, etc. ? The launcher screen for HondaLink flickers or goes blank. We've determined those issues are due to iOS 12 (and not the vehicle) and have reported this to Apple. Once they come up with a fix, we'll let you know.
• 10145413Sep 27, 2018Tires. Servicenews Article - If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. One of the original equipment tires is the Continental CrossContact? LX, size 225/65R17 (P/N 42751-CTL-010, DOT ID CN5L). Made in France, it has a 1-ply sidewall construction. These tires have been discontinued, but there's a limited supply still available until they run out.
• 10145415Sep 25, 2018Electrical system. Servicenews article - Are any customers complaining about any of the following issues between their iPhone running iOS 12 when it's connected to their vehicle? ? You can't view or listen to videos, music, etc., when using a HDMI output. ? The launcher screen for HondaLink flickers or goes blank.
• 10142672Jul 3, 2018Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Service bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which stalls…
• 10142441Jun 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.
• 10133049Mar 26, 2018Tires. Servicenews article - If you get a vehicle coming in because the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. One of the original equipment tires (DOT ID CN5L) are the Continental CrossContact? LX, size 225/65R17. Made in France, they have a 1-ply sidewall construction.
• 10128895Feb 5, 2018Tires. Tech line summary article - If you get any vehicles coming in because the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. The original tires (CN5L) were made in France and have a 1-ply sidewall construction. Those tires have been discontinued and are now made in Portugal. The Portugal-made tires (AF5L) have a 2-ply sidewall construction.
• 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.
• 10130034Jan 10, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10127348Jan 10, 2018Electrical system, Engine. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 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.
• 10118005Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
• 10117855Aug 31, 2017Fuel system. Service bulletin - A fuel or engine-type smell may come from the climate control unit while driving or at idle. The PCV hose may allow the smell to permeate the rubber.
• 10115757Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.
• 10115764Aug 2, 2017Engine. Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10108091Mar 2, 2017Engine. Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10108054Feb 21, 2017Electrical system. Techline summary article - although similar, the hondalink and hondalink ev apps available for download on the apple apps store and google play are not the same. Furthermore, each app applies to specific models.
• 10106904Jan 17, 2017Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Email reminder sent to owners to have the tranmission software updated before an unexpected tranmission problem or possible repair to the vehicle occurs.
• 10106822Jan 6, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer email - we understand your busy lifestyle and how inconvenient it would be if your vehicle has an unexpected transmission problem that would disrupt your schedule. To prevent this from happening, we highly recommend that you follow the steps and advice in the video to get this important software upgrade for your vehicle. Honda will provide this software update at no charge to you.
• 10108109Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.
• 10108108Dec 21, 2016Electrical system. Customer letter - transmission software still needs an update. Under certain driving conditions, this software issue causes a problem, which may allow a transmission belt to slip.
• 10106787Dec 21, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your vehicle updated as soon as possible. Honda will update the software free of charge.
• 10106786Dec 21, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - our records indicate your transmission's software still needs an update. To prevent permanent damage and avoid costly repairs, we highly recommend having your vehicle updated as soon as possible. Honda will update the software free of charge.
• 10099021Dec 8, 2016Seats. Service bulletin - when the right rear seat release lever is pulled, the seat bottom is slow to flip up, causing the rear seat to not fold correctly. The right rear lower seat bracket is binding.
• 10099123Nov 17, 2016Engine. Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
• 10116755Nov 11, 2016Equipment. Servicenews article - HFL Microphone Concern? Don?t Replace the Front Individual Map Light Assembly - the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® (HFL) and HFL microphone are built into the audio unit/audio-navigation unit. There?s no longer a separate HFL control unit in the shift lever panel or HFL microphone in the front individual map light assembly.
• 10087403Oct 19, 2016Engine. "techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup. Currently there aren’t any countermeasures for the market, so do not replace the vtc actuator at this time. It’s very unlikely that doing so will fix this…
• 10086542Sep 28, 2016Equipment. Service bulletin - the lkas does not keep the vehicle in its detected designated lane and no dtc is stored. The front multipurpose camera unit/rain sensor harness is not secured in its clip, causing the camera unit to shift out of its neutral position in its bracket.
• 10086286Sep 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Customer letter - under certain driving conditions, the software in the pcm causes a low pressure problem in the cvt. This may allow the belt in the cvt to slip. If the belt slips, you may see a surge in rpm when driving at highway speeds. If the belt slips long enough, the transmission will be damaged, and dtc p1890 will set.
• 10086143Sep 9, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Service bulletin - an incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the cvt under certain driving conditions, causing a surge in rpm because the cvt belt slips at highway speeds and eventually setting dtc p1890 (cvt speed control system).
• 10085226Aug 18, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Service bulletin - a surge, vibration, or judder may be felt while driving under light acceleration.
• 10076130Aug 11, 2016Fuel system. 2014-2016 Accord & CR-V Leak from Fuel Pump Connection American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2016 Accords & CR-Vs with evidence of fuel leak from the fuel tank to the fuel pump connection. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
• 10084981Aug 3, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Dealer message - today, august 3, 2016, american honda motor, co., inc. Is announcing a product update for model year 2015-16 honda accord and cr-v vehicles to address incorrect cvt operation and dtc p1890. An incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the cvt under certain driving conditions causing a surge in rpm because the cvt belt slips at highway speeds, and will eventually set dtc…
• 10084781Aug 3, 2016Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Service bulletin - an incorrect learning value in the pcm may cause a pressure problem in the cvt under certain driving conditions, causing a surge in rpm because the cvt belt slips at highway speeds, eventually setting dtc p1890 (cvt speed control system). Depending on if dtc p1890 is set or not, update the pgm-fi software or replace the transmission and update the pgm-fi software.
• 10084444Jul 12, 2016Engine. Techline summary article - does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What’s happening is the lock pin inside the vtc actuator isn’t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.

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