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."
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety risk
A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
92
36,306 mi
Electrical system
65
31,918 mi
Unknown or other
56
50,000 mi
Power train
48
54,000 mi
Suspension
47
188,100 mi
Steering
36
45,000 mi
Air bags
30
46,000 mi
Structure: body
26
14,268 mi
Service brakes
23
14,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
23
20,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
20
20,056 mi
Exterior lighting
14
8,900 mi
Structure
10
175,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
6
6,000 mi
Seat belts
6
24,000 mi
Seats
6
18,000 mi
Visibility
6
21,025 mi
Wheels
5
40,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages
4
7,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
4
53,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
4
35,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
3
150,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
3
55,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
2
16,400 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
2
120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
2
19,575 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility
2
5,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
2,000 mi
Tires
2
—
Visibility: glass, side/rear
2
115 mi
Electrical system: horn
1
3,045 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly
1
17,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner
1
73,000 mi
Equipment: electrical
1
150 mi
Steering: electric power assist system
1
1,795 mi
Structure: body: door
1
—
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
1,500 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
1
—
The 2011 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2013 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Open investigations
An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.
EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.