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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| DLR MSG - RFV - | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
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| DLR MSG - RFV - | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. PARKING BRAKE. Dealer message - 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. |
| DLR MSG - RFP - | 2017-08-25. 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. |
| A15-016 | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 - | 2017-08-25. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
| Service Bulletin | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS. Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs. |
| ENG REQ - AER140 | 2017-08-15. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
| DLR MSG - RFV - | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 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. |
| Service Bulletin | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - On some 2012-14 CR-V's and in cold weather, the AWD indicator may come on with DTC C1850-14 (low or no torque to the rear wheels). Over time, moisture and cold weather will cause the AWD relay to fail. |
| Service Bulletin | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT; POWER TRAIN. 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. |
| A17-040 | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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. |
| A15-086 | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. 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 | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; POWER TRAIN; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER. Service bulletin - 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. Refer to the INSPECTION section of this bulletin. |
| A15-086 | 2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 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. |
| A15-030 | 2017-06-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. 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. |
| A16-012 | 2017-06-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. 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. |
| A09-010 | 2017-06-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE. SERVICE BULLETIN - AT COLD START-UP, THE ENGINE RATTLES LOUDLY FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS. THE VARIABLE VALVE TIMING CONTROL (VTC) ACTUATOR IS DEFECTIVE. |
| A-JCR-02112016-3 | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. |
| A-JCR-02052016-3 | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. DEALER MESSAGE - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MULTI-MODEL AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. |
| A-JCR-02052016-3 | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. "DEALER MESSAGE - WE’VE BEEN WORKING TO ADDRESS THE QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS WE’VE RECEIVED FROM THE NATIONAL DEALER ADVISORY BOARD AND MEMBERS OF ADVISORY COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS FROM MANY OF YOU THROUGH OUR FIELD REPRESENTATIVES RELATED TO THE DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR STOP SALE AND SAFETY RECALL WE ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK; IT HAS HELPED US BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT AMERICAN HONDA CAN DO TO ASSIST YOU AND OUR CUSTOMERS DURING THIS RECALL. QUSTIONS AND ANSWERS ATTACHED." |
| A-HPS-02122016-3 | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. UNKNOWN OR OTHER. DEALER MESSAGE - PROCEDURES FOR PROVIDING ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION. |
| A-FTD-02052016-3 | 2017-06-16. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. "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, WE’RE WORKING TO IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSE, BUT WE DO KNOW THAT EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY IS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR." |
| A05-032 | 2017-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION. |
| A15110E | 2017-05-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SERVICE NEWS ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT COLD STARTUP FOR 1 TO 2 SECONDS WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE? CHANCES ARE THE VTC ACTUATOR IS THE CULPRIT. KEEP IN MIND SIMPLY REPLACING THE VTC ACTUATOR USING CURRENT PARTS STOCK WON’T FIX THIS RATTLE IF IT’S ONLY HEARD UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. |
| A15-076 | 2017-05-23. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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. |
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