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Service bulletins for the 2013 Honda CR-V

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

113 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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A160122021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up
SB09010 ver32021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
SB09010 ver42021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015 to revise the information highlighted in yellow.
A19050B2019-05-30. Service bulletin. STEERING. 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.
A18-0572018-07-02. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-06-18. Service bulletin. WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 CR-Vs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-06-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2012-2013 2WD CR-Vs with a complaint of front brake judder. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
A16-0632018-04-23. Service bulletin. LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-03-12. Service bulletin. WHEELS. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 CR-Vs with a complaint of a noise coming from the front wheel bearing while driving. The noise can be described as humming, moaning, or droning. To fully understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
Service Bulletin2018-03-05. Service bulletin. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel fill cap gasket creates too much friction, preventing the cap from sealing properly.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 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.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-03-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
A16-0632018-03-05. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH. 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.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013-2014 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit a certain criteria.
ENG REQ - AER1402018-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013 CR-Vs, which fit a certain criteria.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)would like to collect 250ml of engine coolant from certain healthy 2012-2013CR-Vs, which fit the criteria listed below.
Service Bulletin2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Service bulletin - The customer states the vehicle did not start due to a low state battery charge. The vehicle?s battery sensor monitors battery condition and the PCM determines charging mode. Based on the sulfation of the battery and customer driving habits, the PCM may not select the correct charge mode.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
DLR MSG - RFV -2018-02-12. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing, humming noise or vibration coming from the HVAC 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 - RFV -2018-02-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2013 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing, humming noise or vibration coming from the HVAC 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 -2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2018-02-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.

The summaries are NHTSA's. Each bulletin's page links NHTSA's copy of the manufacturer's document.