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2012 Honda CR-V recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2012 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 403
Latest campaign: Apr 15, 2013

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Apr 15, 2013	13V143000
Equipment	1	Oct 16, 2012	12V501000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jul 19, 2012	12V338000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 15, 2013Latest campaign


Apr 15, 201313V143000	Power train: automatic transmission 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V143000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 13V143000 · Apr 15, 2013
Oct 16, 201212V501000	Equipment: other labels A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V501000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V501000 · Oct 16, 2012
Jul 19, 201212V338000	Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V338000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V338000 · Jul 19, 2012

Apr 15, 201313V143000

Power train: automatic transmission

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V143000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 13V143000 · Apr 15, 2013

Oct 16, 201212V501000

Equipment: other labels

A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V501000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V501000 · Oct 16, 2012

Jul 19, 201212V338000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 12V338000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 12V338000 · Jul 19, 2012

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component403

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

403Complaints filed

27Involving a crash

4Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	89	22	4	2	4
Electrical system	68	17	0	1	0
Unknown or other	52	13	3	0	3
Power train	48	12	1	1	6
Steering	35	9	2	0	1
Air bags	30	7	15	0	11
Structure	29	7	6	0	4
Suspension	26	6	2	0	1
Service brakes	23	6	2	0	2
Visibility/wiper	23	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	21	5	6	0	3
Visibility	14	3	0	0	1
Exterior lighting	14	3	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	7	2	0	0	0
Seats	6	1	1	1	1

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Unknown or other
“Driving on the interstate, my moonroof exploded. Sunny day April 30, 2025. Nothing hit the roof. Thankfully I had the shade closed.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760876
Suspension
“The contact owns a 2012 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle pulled to the left. The driver pulled over, and the vehicle was towed to the residence.”
Filed 08/31/2026 · ODI 11760857
Electrical system
“2012 Honda CR-V - I've had to replace my battery multiple times. I would go out the car and it would be dead. I even tried replacing the alternator. I am replacing batteries at an average of every 2.5 years.”
Filed 08/28/2026 · ODI 11760454

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2012 Honda CR-V recall questions

How many recalls does the 2012 Honda CR-V have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Honda CR-V. The most recent, 13V143000 (reported April 15, 2013), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2012 Honda CR-V?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 89 complaints out of 403 filed with NHTSA (22%). Across all complaints, owners reported 27 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2012 Honda CR-V?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Honda recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Honda dealer.

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