Vehicle report
Technical service bulletins are instructions a manufacturer sent its dealers about a known fault. They are not recalls and the work is usually not free, but they are the clearest signal of a problem the manufacturer already knows about.
A19050B
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.
A18-057
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.
A16-063
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.
APaS01032018904
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.
APaS11272017907
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.
APaS11102017902
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.
A17-063
Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
A15-016
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.
A15-086
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 Acceleration After Software Update.
A17-040
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 replaced.
A09-010
SERVICE BULLETIN - AT COLD START-UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE.
A16-012
SERVICE BULLETIN - AT COLD START-UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. THIS MAY BE INTERMITTENT AND OCCURS WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 40° F. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE.
A05-032
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
A16063
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE POWER TAILGATE WONT OPEN IN TEMPERATURES NEAR FREEZING OR COLDER, BUT WILL OPEN IN WARMER TEMPERATURES. THE CAUSE IS THE POWER TAILGATE OUTER HANDLE SWITCH DOESNT WORK IN COLD WEATHER.
A15086
SERVICE BULLETIN - A SURGE, VIBRATION, OR JUDDER MAY BE FELT WHILE DRIVING UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION.
A-HNS-03252016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A UPDATED 03.25.16
A-HNS-03182016-3
DEALER MESSAGE ATTACHMENT - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A UPDATED 03.18.16
A09-010.V4
SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE VTC ACTUATOR IF THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR 2 SECONDS DURING COLD START-UP.
SB09010 ver3
Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
SB09010 ver4
Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
A09-010.V3
SERVICE BULLETIN - REPLACE THE VTC ACTUATOR IF THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR 2 SECONDS DURING COLD START-UP.
A-HNS-02262016-3
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL.
A-AN-02252016-30
DEALER MESSAGE - AS STATED IN THE STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2005-2016 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS 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.
AAN-02252016-302
DEALER MESSAGE - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM TO SELL OFF-LEASE VEHICLE BACK TO THE ORIGINATING LESSEE.
A-HNS-02192016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - STOP SALE/SAFETY RECALL: HONDA 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR DEALER Q&A UPDATED 02.19.16
A-CA-02152016-30
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 TO THIS, THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE SUBJECT TO A RECALL AND STOP SALE ORDER IN ALL REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES AND US TERRITORIES: 2007-2011 CR-V 2011-2015 CR-Z 2010-2014 FCX 2009-2014 FIT 2010-2014 INSIGHT 2007-2014 RIDGELINE AS OF TODAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2016, AFFECTED VINS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED AND VEHICLE ELIGIBILITY CAN BE CONFIRMED THROUGH VIN STATUS INQUIRY.
A-HPS-02162016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - SHOULD YOU RECEIVE A REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION FROM A CUSTOMER AFFECTED BY THE 2007-2015 MULTI-MODEL DRIVERS AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL WHERE A CAMPAIGN PART IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR, PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED.
A16012
Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up
A-HPS-02122016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION.
A-JCR-02112016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.
A-FTD-02052016-3
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, WERE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, BUT WE DO KNOW THAT EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
A-JCR-02052016-3
DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL.
ATS150301
TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - EDITORS NOTE: THIS ARTICLE REPLACES THE ONE POSTED IN SEPTEMBER 2015 TO EXTEND THAT ARTICLES 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.
A15110E
SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT COLD STARTUP FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS WHEN ITS COLD OUTSIDE? CHANCES ARE THE VTC ACTUATOR IS THE CULPRIT. KEEP IN MIND SIMPLY REPLACING THE VTC ACTUATOR USING CURRENT PARTS STOCK WONT FIX THIS RATTLE IF ITS ONLY HEARD UNDER THESE CONDITIONS.
A15-076
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.
A15-030
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.
AER14100A
HONDA: 2012-2014 CRV INFORMATION REGARDING PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR NOT ILLUMINATING. VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO REPAIRS. *LJ
Service Bulletin
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.
DLR MSG - RFV -
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2013-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the rear reflectors loose or missing (part #33505-SLJ-013 for right rear reflector assembly or 33555-SLJ-013 for left rear reflector assembly). To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
ENG REQ - AER140
Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the rear reflectors loose or missing (part # 33505-SLJ-013 for right rear reflector assembly or 33555-SLJ-013 for left rear reflector assembly). To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
12012014
HONDA: AMERICAN HONDA: 2012-2014 CRV WHEN ENGAGED, PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR NOT ILLUMINATING . VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED BEFORE ANY REPAIRS ARE PERFORMED. *LJ
DLR MSG - RFP -
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.
11172014
HONDA: 2012-2014 CR-VS: COMPLAINTS OF PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR NOT DISPLAYING. *LJ
ENG REQ - AER141
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. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
IN-1022-2014
HONDA: INDICATOR FOR PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO ILLUMINATE WHEN ENGAGED. MODEL 2012-2014 CR-V. *PE
DLR MSG - 2012-2
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.
10022014
AMERICAN HONDA: WHEN ENGAGED, PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR NOT ILLUMINATING. *LJ
DLR MSG - RFV (R
Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 CR-Vs with a complaint of the rear reflectors loose or missing (part # 33505-SLJ-013 for right rear reflector assembly or 33555-SLJ-013 for left rear reflector assembly). To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP (R
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.
IN-1002-2014
HONDA: THE REAR REFLECTORS, ON SOME VEHICLES, ARE MISSING OR LOOSE AND AN INVESTIGATION IS ISSUED. MODEL 2013-14 CR-V. *PE
IN-2014-05
HONDA: WHEN EVER THE PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INDICATOR LIGHT FAILS TO ILLUMINATE AND AN INVESTIGATION LOOKING INTO CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION. MODEL 2013-2014 CR-V. *PE
IN-1-10-14
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 MADE. *JS
A-13-071
HONDA: INFORMATION DESCRIBING MALFUNCTIONS CAUSED WHILE USING HANDSFREELINK (HFT). *JS
AER-13060-B
HONDA: AN ENGINEERING REQUEST FOR AN INVESTIGATION ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, WHERE BY THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE
IN-2013
HONDA: THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. MODEL 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE
IN-2012
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. *PE
IN-880
HONDA: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE INNER DOOR HANDLE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. MODELS 2013 CIVIC, CR-V. *PE
HSN-1305
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 BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS. *PE
IN-04-09-13
HONDA: MESSAGE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DANGER OF COUNTERFEIT AIRBAGS INSTALLED IN VEHICLES, AND VEHICLES NEED TO BE INSPECTED TO ENSURE AIRBAG IS GENUINE FACTORY AUTHORIZED. NO MODEL YEARS OR MODELS LISTED. *PE
AER-12100-D
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 2012-2013 CR-V. *PE
Complaint counts are reports filed with NHTSA, not failure rates. A common model collects more of them than a rare one that breaks more often.