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2012 Honda CR-V Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2012 Honda CR-V, and owners have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
403
owner complaints to NHTSA
27 / 4
complaints citing a crash / fire
25–26
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2012 Honda CR-V

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 13V143000 Reported 204,169 vehicles potentially affected Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

    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…

    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.…

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 12V501000 Reported 264 vehicles potentially affected Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

    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…

    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.

  3. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 12V338000 Reported 172,837 vehicles potentially affected HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

    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…

    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,…

403 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2012 Honda CR-V have filed 403 complaints with NHTSA; 27 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 24 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,588 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 51 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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. U”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Suspension

“Driving on the interstate, my moonroof exploded. Sunny day April 30, 2025. Nothing hit the roof. Thankfully I had the shade closed. I purchased a replacement roof from a local salvage yard and no issu”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 31, 2026 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2012 Honda CR-V (CR-V 2WD, CR-V 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined25–26 mpg
City / Highway22–23 / 29–30
FuelRegular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine4 cyl, 2.4 L
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd

Compare Honda CR-V model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Honda CR-V model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Honda CR-V2108
1998 Honda CR-V3128
1999 Honda CR-V3127
2000 Honda CR-V2129
2001 Honda CR-V1142
2002 Honda CR-V15515
2003 Honda CR-V13468
2004 Honda CR-V12501
2005 Honda CR-V12479
2006 Honda CR-V12398
2007 Honda CR-V12887
2008 Honda CR-V11962
2009 Honda CR-V12386
2010 Honda CR-V15481
2011 Honda CR-V13554
2012 Honda CR-V3403
2013 Honda CR-V2382
2014 Honda CR-V1587
2015 Honda CR-V3672
2016 Honda CR-V3393
2017 Honda CR-V71,773
2018 Honda CR-V52,154
2019 Honda CR-V81,103
2020 Honda CR-V7355
2021 Honda CR-V4332
2022 Honda CR-V3262
2023 Honda CR-V3515
2024 Honda CR-V2394
2025 Honda CR-V1255
2026 Honda CR-V0149

Checking a specific 2012 Honda CR-V

How do I know if my 2012 Honda CR-V has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Honda CR-V; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 12V338000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Honda models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.