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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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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.
AAHM062620192019-07-04. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. 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.
AHL032020192019-03-26. Service bulletin. STEERING; POWER TRAIN; STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION. 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.
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.
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.
DLR MSG - RFP -2017-07-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM)is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). 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 -2017-07-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). 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 Bulletin2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. Service bulletin - During assembly of the short block, some connecting rod bolts may not have been properly torqued. If a connecting rod bolt was not torqued properly, the engine may rattle/knock, leak oil, or lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
DLR MSG - Honda2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - On February 26, 2015, American Honda notified NHTSA of a Stop Sale order and Safety Recall for 98 2014-2015 Accords and 39 2015 CR-Vs. Any new or used units in dealer stock must be repaired per S/B 15-017, Safety Recall: Connecting Rod prior to sale.
Service Bulletin2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN. Service bulletin - During assembly of the short block, some connecting rod bolts may not have been properly torqued. If a connecting rod bolt was not torqued properly, the engine may rattle/knock, leak oil, or lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
DLR MSG - RFP -2017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). 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 -2017-07-31. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; POWER TRAIN. Dealer message - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). 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.
ENG REQ - AER1502017-07-31. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; SUSPENSION. Engineering request for investigation - American Honda (AHM) is investigating certain 2014-2015 CR-Vs with a complaint of a buzzing vibration while driving at highway speeds (75-85 mph). 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.
(KC0,1) CUSTOMER2017-06-19. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). EMAIL REMINDER SENT TO OWNERS TO HAVE THE TRANMISSION SOFTWARE UPDATED BEFORE AN UNEXPECTED TRANMISSION PROBLEM OR POSSIBLE REPAIR TO THE VEHICLE OCCURS.
(KC0,1) CUSTOMER2017-06-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER EMAIL - WE UNDERSTAND YOUR BUSY LIFESTYLE AND HOW INCONVENIENT IT WOULD BE IF YOUR VEHICLE HAS AN UNEXPECTED TRANSMISSION PROBLEM THAT WOULD DISRUPT YOUR SCHEDULE. TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU FOLLOW THE STEPS AND ADVICE IN THE VIDEO TO GET THIS IMPORTANT SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR YOUR VEHICLE. HONDA WILL PROVIDE THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE AT NO CHARGE TO YOU.
(KC0,1) CUSTOMER2017-06-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER LETTER - OUR RECORDS INDICATE YOUR TRANSMISSION'S SOFTWARE STILL NEEDS AN UPDATE. TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE AND AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING YOUR VEHICLE UPDATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HONDA WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE.
(KC0,1) CUSTOMER2017-06-16. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM); ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER LETTER - OUR RECORDS INDICATE YOUR TRANSMISSION'S SOFTWARE STILL NEEDS AN UPDATE. TO PREVENT PERMANENT DAMAGE AND AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING YOUR VEHICLE UPDATED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. HONDA WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
PUD - 2015-16 CR2016-12-14. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. CUSTOMER LETTER - UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE SOFTWARE IN THE PCM CAUSES A LOW PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE CVT. THIS MAY ALLOW THE BELT IN THE CVT TO SLIP. IF THE BELT SLIPS, YOU MAY SEE A SURGE IN RPM WHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IF THE BELT SLIPS LONG ENOUGH, THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE DAMAGED, AND DTC P1890 WILL SET.
A160572016-12-13. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. "SERVICE BULLETIN - AN INCORRECT LEARNING VALUE IN THE PCM MAY CAUSE A PRESSURE PROBLEM IN THE CVT UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, CAUSING A SURGE IN RPM BECAUSE THE CVT BELT SLIPS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND EVENTUALLY SET DTC P1890 (CVT SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM). SOME 2015 CR-V’S THAT HAD A PREVIOUS VERSION OF VIBRATION SOFTWARE WILL REQUIRE THIS SPECIAL APPLICATION SOFTWARE TO COMPLETE THE UPDATE FROM 16-053, PRODUCT UPDATE: 2015–16 ACCORD AND 2015–16 CR-V SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR P1890."

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