2012 Honda CR-V Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2012 Honda CR-V. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Critical safety
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Risk: If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
NHTSA campaign # 13V143000 · Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported: 2013-04-15 · Powertrain
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Critical safety
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will apply the corrective label free of charge. The safety recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA campaign # 12V501000 · Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported: 2012-10-16
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Critical safety
Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching.
Risk: If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front door latch assemblies in the affected vehicles, free of charge. Additionally, the interior front door handles in certain Honda CR-Vs will also be replaced, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, August 16, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
NHTSA campaign # 12V338000 · Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported: 2012-07-19 · Latches/Doors
Recall summary
This 2012 Honda CR-V has 3 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION — 1 recall
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS — 1 recall
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 3
Most recent recall reported: 2013-04-15.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Honda CR-V have open recalls?
Yes — there are 3 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2012 Honda CR-V. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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