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Service bulletins for the 2015 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.

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

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SB160112021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. MIL Comes on with DTC P0335 AND/OR P0339
SB150462021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear Supersedes 15-046, Dated December 2, 2015 See Revision Summary
SB15046 ver52021-12-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear - Supersedes 15-046 Dated March 22, 2016 to revise the finformation marked in yellow
A18-0722019-10-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of the torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which stalls the engine.
AAHM092420192019-10-03. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Dealer Message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration.
A19-0192019-02-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service Bulletin - There is a knocking or clicking from the engine during cold startup. The check valve in the cam chain tensioner is worn, allowing oil pressure to leak internally and the cam chain to lose tension after engine is turned off.
AHL121920189012019-01-05. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; STEERING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SUSPENSION; STRUCTURE. "Dealer message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 "Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration. In December 2015, several class action lawsuits were filed relating to the vibration issue. Among other things, the plaintiffs alleged that when they complained about unpleasant vibration, some dealers indicated that the vibration did not exist, was an unknown issue or could not be addressed. These allegations were disputed throughout the litigation."
A15-0462018-10-01. Service bulletin. SEATS; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ENGINE. Service bulletin - Some customers have reported feeling one or more different vibrations felt primarily through the driver?s seat. The identified vibrations may occur under these conditions: ? Driving Mode 1: While stopped with vehicle in gear. ? Driving Mode 2: While between 1,000?1,200 rpm at takeoff.
A18-0722018-07-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER; ENGINE. Service bulletin - When cold-starting the engine and shifting to Reverse, the engine stalls in the first 10 to 14 seconds. There is too much oil clearance between the input and stator shafts, which allows ATF to drain out of torque converter during extend off periods. During a cold start, when the torque converter is refilled, air gets trapped in the torque converter. This applies the lock up clutch, which stalls the engine.
AHL062520189012018-07-16. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; STRUCTURE. Dealer message - On December 2, 2015, Honda issued Service Bulletin 15-046 ?Vibration While Driving and/or Stopped in Gear." This Service Bulletin and the product enhancements provided therein were intended to address complaints by some 2015 CR-V customers that they were experiencing unpleasant vibration. In December 2015, several class action lawsuits were filed relating to the vibration issue. Among other things, the plaintiffs alleged that when they complained about unpleasant vibration, some dealers indicated that the vibration did not exist, was an unknown issue or could not be addressed. These allegations were disputed throughout the litigation.
A18010F2018-03-13. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL; ENGINE. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
A18010F2018-01-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE. Servicenews article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
A17-0632017-09-27. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - The water pump seized or the drive belt shredded. The water pump bearing is out of specification.
ATS1607172017-08-25. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Tech line summary article - Does the engine rattle at startup for about 1 to 3 seconds? What?s happening is the lock pin inside the VTC actuator isn?t holding the actuator properly. This lets the vane turn within the housing, causing a short rattle at startup.
Service Bulleitn2017-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Service bulletin - Some customers are currently feeling one or more different vibrations through the driver?s seat. The identified vibrations occur under these conditions: ? While stopped with vehicle in gear. ? While driving between 1,100?1,500 rpm around 15?30 mph. ? While driving between 1,800?2,200 rpm around 40?50 mph.
Techline Summary2017-07-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Techline summary article - Do you have a vehicle that, according to your customer, vibrates or shudders under any of these conditions? ? At idle ? Under light acceleration ? At low speeds ? Between 1,100 and 1,500 rpm ? Between 1,600 and 2,200 rpm We?re aware of customer reports of this concern and we?re actively reviewing it by analyzing available data and customer comments and doing actual vehicle testing. Our review is still in progress, so there?s no product improvement available at this time.
DLR MSG - 2015 C2017-07-28. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; ENGINE. Dealer message - Some customers have reported experiencing a vibration that they primarily feel through the driver?s seat. Customers who experience the vibration have reported it may happen intermittently, either while stopped with the vehicle in gear or while driving at engine speeds below 2,200 RPM.
ATS1607172017-06-29. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT’S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN’T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP.
DLR MSG - RFV -2017-06-20. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. "DEALER MESSAGE - AMERICAN HONDA (AHM) IS INVESTIGATING CERTAIN 2015 CR-VS WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF AN OIL LEAK UNDER THE VEHICLE WHICH IS COMING FROM THE O-RING ON THE TRANSFER CASE WHERE IT MOUNTS TO THE TRANSMISSION. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS OCCURRENCE, AHM WOULD LIKE TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO YOU ATTEMPTING A REPAIR OF ANY KIND."
A15-0462017-05-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. "SERVICE BULLETIN - SOME CUSTOMERS HAVE REPORTED FEELING ONE OR MORE DIFFERENT VIBRATIONS FELT PRIMARILY THROUGH THE DRIVER’S SEAT. THE IDENTIFIED VIBRATIONS MAY OCCUR UNDER THESE CONDITIONS: • DRIVING MODE 1: WHILE STOPPED WITH VEHICLE IN GEAR. • DRIVING MODE 2: WHILE BETWEEN 1,000–1,200 RPM AT TAKEOFF. NOTE: - YOU MUST MAKE SURE THE SERVICE ADVISOR HAS REVIEWED THE CUSTOMER INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR DRIVING MODE 2 WITH THE CUSTOMER BEFORE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE IS PERFORMED. - VERIFY THAT THE SERVICE ADVISOR HAS NOTED ON THE CUSTOMER INFORMATION STATEMENT THAT HE OR SHE HAS REVIEWED THE CUSTOMER INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR DRIVING MODE 2 WITH THE CUSTOMER. - THE NOTED CUSTOMER INFORMATION STATEMENT MUST BE RETAINED FOR FUTURE RECORDS AND ATTACHED TO THE REPAIR ORDER BEFORE DOING THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, AS THIS SOFTWARE MAY HAVE A SMALL IMPACT ON FUEL ECONOMY. • DRIVING MODE 3: WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 1,800–2,200 RPM AROUND 40–50 MPH."
DLR MSG - HONDA2017-05-23. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ENGINE. DEALER MESSAGE - ON NOVEMBER 4, WE ARE POSTING ON SIS REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN 15-046, VIBRATION WHILE DRIVING AND/OR STOPPED IN GEAR. THIS BULLETIN NOW INCLUDES COMPLETE REPAIR INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS WITH A CONCERN OF INTERMITTENT VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE DRIVER’S SEAT. SEE THE REVISED BULLETIN FOR DETAILS. THIS REPAIR MAY INCLUDE A SOFTWARE UPDATE THAT MAY IMPACT VEHICLE FUEL ECONOMY. BE SURE TO READ THE BULLETIN INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ALONG WITH THE ATTACHED CUSTOMER INFORMATION STATEMENT AND NOTE THAT CUSTOMER DISCLOSURE AND APPROVAL BEFORE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION MAY BE NECESSARY.
ATS1607172017-05-15. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT’S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN’T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP.
A16-0112017-01-05. Service bulletin. ENGINE. SERVICE BULLETIN - THERE IS CORROSION BETWEEN THE ENGINE WIRE HARNESS AND THE CKP SENSOR CONNECTOR, WHICH MAY RESULT IN MIL ILLUMINATION WITH DTC P0335 (CKP SENSOR NO SIGNAL) AND OR P0339 (CKP SENSOR CIRCUIT INTERMITTENT INTERRUPTION).
ATS1607172016-12-28. Service bulletin. ENGINE. "TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT’S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN’T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP. CURRENTLY THERE AREN’T ANY COUNTERMEASURES FOR THE MARKET, SO DO NOT REPLACE THE VTC ACTUATOR AT THIS TIME. IT’S VERY UNLIKELY THAT DOING SO WILL FIX THIS CONCERN."
ATS1607172016-11-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. TECHLINE SUMMARY ARTICLE - DOES THE ENGINE RATTLE AT STARTUP FOR ABOUT 1 TO 3 SECONDS? WHAT’S HAPPENING IS THE LOCK PIN INSIDE THE VTC ACTUATOR ISN’T HOLDING THE ACTUATOR PROPERLY. THIS LETS THE VANE TURN WITHIN THE HOUSING, CAUSING A SHORT RATTLE AT STARTUP.

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