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Honda CR-V recalls

DVSA has published 25 safety recalls that name the Honda CR-V since 2002, 4 of them since 2020. Between them they cover at least 1,375,399 UK vehicles of this model.

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  1. CR-V · liquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur

    12 Feb 2021 · R/2020/377

    Power window switch can accumulate water causing overheat and possible fire.

    Fix: Replace power window master switch with one designed to prevent water accumulation

    77,836 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2001 to 6 Oct 2006

  2. ACCORD, CIVIC, CIVIC COUPE, CR-V, EV PLUS, INTEGRA, LEGEND, LOGO, SHUTTLE · the absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture

    23 Oct 2020 · R/2020/061

    The absorption of moisture into the driver�s airbag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture.

    Fix: Replace the airbag inflator or the airbag assembly. Honda is still preparing for the development and production of the remedy parts.

    42,435 vehicles

  3. CIVIC, CR-V, HR-V, JAZZ, NSX · vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars

    24 Aug 2020 · R/2020/186

    Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.

    Fix: The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

    5,814 vehicles · built 26 Sep 2017 to 6 Aug 2018

  4. CIVIC, CR-V, HR-V · the regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met

    31 Jan 2020 · R/2020/008

    The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.

    Fix: Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

    50,823 vehicles · built 2 Feb 2015 to 23 May 2018

  5. ACCORD, ACCORD TOURER, CIVIC COUPE, CIVIC HYBRID, CR-V, INSIGHT, JAZZ, STREAM · possible air bag inflator rupture

    29 Aug 2019 · R/2019/243

    Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.

    Fix: The inflator inside the passenger�s airbag module is to be replaced.

    122,397 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2000 to 16 Dec 2014

  6. CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ · possible air bag inflator rupture

    29 Aug 2019 · R/2019/246

    Driver air bag may not deploy correctly.

    Fix: The inflator inside the drivers airbag module is to be replaced.

    8 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2007 to 21 May 2014

  7. CR-V · possible air bag inflator rupture

    29 Aug 2019 · R/2019/244

    Passenger air bag may not deploy correctly.

    Fix: The inflator inside the passenger�s airbag module is to be replaced.

    3 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2008 to 13 Mar 2012

  8. CR-V · takata passenger airbag inflator may rupture

    30 Jan 2019 · R/2018/343

    Passenger airbag inflators may not operate as intended.

    Fix: Replacement of Airbag Assembly on affected vehicles.

    21,494 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2010 to 20 May 2015

  9. CIVIC, CR-V · passenger airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    23 Feb 2018 · R/2018/030

    The propellant used in the air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. The excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing severe injury to the vehicle occupants.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator and airbag.

    • CR-V: 13,272 vehicles · built 4 Nov 2009 to 30 Nov 2010
    • CR-V: 13,272 vehicles · built 27 Nov 2008 to 27 Nov 2008
    • CR-V: 13,272 vehicles · built 12 Nov 2009 to 29 Nov 2010
  10. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ, LEGEND · airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    28 Mar 2017 · R/2017/017

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the passenger's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the passenger's air bag module.

    22,805 vehicles · built 4 Jul 2008 to 4 Jan 2010

  11. CIVIC, CR-V · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    8 Aug 2016 · R/2016/127

    In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the vehicle occupants and / or in worst cases a fatality.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the passenger front air bag module.

    46,444 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2005 to 31 Dec 2008

  12. CIVIC, CR-V, FR-V, JAZZ, LEGEND · drivers airbag inflator may rupture if deployed

    16 May 2016 · R/2016/045

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the driver's air bag inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the driver's air bag module.

    252,174 vehicles · built 2 Mar 2004 to 20 May 2015

  13. CR-V · unintended braking may occur

    10 Jul 2015 · R/2015/102

    A possible issue with the software in the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) can under certain rare driving circumstances cause the incorrect or misdetection of objects or obstacles in front of the vehicle that do not actually pose a collision potential. This can cause the inapropriate application of the brake system even if the object is not present or even moving away from the vehicle and does not pose a rish of a collision. However the sudden application of the brakes may lead to a collision with following vehicles and result in possible injury to the vehicle occupants

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to have the CMBS software replaced with a new version.

    • CR-V: 446 vehicles · built 2 Sep 2014 to 29 Sep 2014
    • CR-V: 446 vehicles · built 30 Aug 2012 to 15 Oct 2014
  14. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, INSIGHT, JAZZ, STREAM · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    29 Jun 2015 · R/2015/104

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled upward toward the windshield or downward toward the front passenger�s foot well potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the inflator inside the front passenger�s airbag module with a new one.

    242,653 vehicles · built 25 Dec 2003 to 29 Dec 2008

  15. CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ · drivers airbag may rupture if deployed

    29 Jun 2015 · R/2015/103

    Abnormal deployment pressure may lead to rupture of the inflator case. In the event of an inflator rupture metal fragments could be propelled into the passenger compartment potentially causing injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Fix: On affected vehicles replace the drivers airbag module.

    121,686 vehicles

  16. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ, STREAM · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    16 Mar 2015 · R/2015/043

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    31,135 vehicles · built 2 Jan 2003 to 27 Dec 2003

  17. CR-V · wrong size brake discs could reduce brake performance

    17 Mar 2014 · R/2014/027

    It is possible that the brake disc or discs installed to the front of the vehicle may not be the correct size. If left unchecked it could have a detrimental effect on the vehicle as it may cause deterioration in brake performance.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit brake discs of the correct size.

    2,363 vehicles · built 18 Dec 2012 to 20 Mar 2013

  18. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, JAZZ, STREAM · passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly

    17 Apr 2013 · R/2013/049

    The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant or in a thermal issue in the interior compartment which may lead to fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.

    • CR-V: 60,365 vehicles · built 5 Nov 2002 to 27 Aug 2003
    • CR-V: 60,365 vehicles · built 11 Dec 2001 to 1 Nov 2002
  19. CR-V · fire may occur

    20 Nov 2012 · R/2012/114

    It is possible moisture or other fluids may enter the drivers window and contaminate the main power window switch. If this occurs and the switch is damaged it could overheat and cause it to melt and/or smoke. If this situation is not identified it could result in a vehicle fire.

    Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and check the switch. If the switch is not damaged a waterproof cover will be fitted. If the switch is damaged it will be replaced and a waterproof cover will be fitted.

    77,301 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2001 to 6 Oct 2006

  20. CR-V · low beam headlights may become inoperative

    28 May 2012 · R/2012/045

    Tension from the combination switch wiring harness can cause a small amount of movement when the combination switch is operated. Over time the low beam terminal can become worn leading to poor electrical continuity. Ultimately this may cause the low beam headlights to fail.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the low beam terminal harness and where necessary the lighting switch.

    41,272 vehicles · built 7 Nov 2001 to 16 Sep 2004

  21. CR-V · power steering assistance may fail

    31 Aug 2011 · R/2011/096

    The cruise control may fail to disengage due to faults in the engine management controller software. If these faults persist the cruise control function will be inoperative.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the water pump pulley bolts with modified bolts.

    546 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2008 to 23 Jun 2010

  22. CR-V · diesel fuel may leak from fuel pump

    14 Mar 2011 · R/2011/008

    Due to a production process at the seal suppliers cracks may occur in the affected seals and could potentially lead to a diesel fuel leak. If the seal cracks diesel may leak from the pump. The leaking fuel could result in diesel fuel smell also there may be some smoke or in the worst case scenario a fire. There have been no cases reported of cases of fire.

    Fix: A recall of the affected vehicles check the manufacturer date and serial number of the high pressure diesel pump and replace the pump if the serial number falls within the affected range.

    902 vehicles · built 11 Aug 2010 to 12 Oct 2010

  23. CR-V · fuel may leak

    17 Feb 2010 · R/2010/020

    Fuel may leak from an injector and/or fuel return pipe resulting in: loss of power illumination of malfunction indicator lamp diesel fuel small smoke and in the worse case fire.

    Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check and if necessary refit the injector and fuel return pipes

    407 vehicles · built 17 Nov 2009 to 28 Jan 2010

  24. CIVIC, CR-V · possible damage to inner sidewall of tyre

    16 Jun 2003 · R/2003/078

    It is possible that the tyre inner side wall may have been damaged during the tyre/wheel balance identification process. In the worst case the tyre could deflate when the car is being driven.

    Fix: Examine tyre side walls and replace any tyres found to have been damaged as a result of the wheel balancing operation.

    288 vehicles · built 3 Mar 2003 to 12 Mar 2003

  25. ACCORD, CIVIC, CR-V, PRELUDE, SHUTTLE · ignition switch may fail

    6 Aug 2002 · R/2002/071

    Electrical contacts within the ignition switch wear prematurely. This can eventually cause the engine to stall without warning.

    Fix: Fit a new ignition switch.

    53,175 vehicles

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Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. A recall is listed here when DVSA names this model in it; the build dates on each recall say which cars it covers, and a registration check confirms your own.