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Service bulletins for the 2012 Honda CR-Z

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.

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

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A18-0482026-03-03. Service bulletin. AIR BAGS. Service Bulletin - Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Driver's Airbag Inflator for 2007-11 CR-V and Other Listed Years and Models.
A21120B2023-06-21. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service News - The navigation clock and date are incorrect. This is due to a limited GPS receiver Capacity resulting in a rollover of the internal chip memory; the rollover occurred on January 1, 2022, at 12:00AM local time.
14064 JK42022-05-09. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, the battery develops a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. If the software is not updated, it is likely that the vehicle may set a code falsely indicating a deteriorat on of the battery pack, or the battery level gauge may suddenly drop to empty and start charging unnecessarily.
A21120B2022-02-04. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). ServiceNews Article - The clock shows the incorrect time. This issue is due to a limited GPS receiver capacity resulting in "rollover" of the internal chip memory; the "rollover" will occur on January 1, 2022 at 12:00AM local time. As a result, the navigation date and time will be incorrect.
JK4-14-0642021-05-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle; refer to the address card for the affected VIN. The software controlling the IMA battery on your vehicle incorrectly maintains the battery and, over time, the battery develops a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. If the software is not updated, it is likely that the vehicle may set a code falsely indicating a deterioration of the battery pack, or the battery level gauge may suddenly drop to empty and start charging unnecessarily.
APaS022620219022021-03-02. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
APaS021020219022021-02-18. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
APaS012220219092021-01-30. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; EQUIPMENT. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
A07-0302021-01-30. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. "Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
APaS010620219072021-01-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
APaS121020209022020-12-19. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the floor. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to any repair attempts.
A20-0112020-03-18. 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.
A18-0482018-06-11. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; 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.
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.
Service Bulletin2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Deterioration) may be stored.
DLR MSG - Honda2017-10-15. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Dealer message - Today, October 3, 2014, American Honda is announcing a product update for all 2011-12 CR-Z and 2010-12 Insight vehicles. The product update involves updating the IMA battery control unit software to address premature battery deterioration concerns.
Service Bulletin2017-09-29. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. Service bulletin- The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Deterioration) may be stored.
Service Bulletin2017-09-27. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service bulletin - The software controlling the IMA battery incorrectly maintains the battery and over time the battery can develop a memory effect that appears as a reduction in battery capacity. Additionally, DTC P0A7F (Battery Module Deterioration) may be stored.
APaS111020169022017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachment.
APaS111020169012017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
AHPa111120169022017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
AHPa111120169012017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
AHPa111020169012017-08-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
Service Bulletin2017-08-15. 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.
A05-0322017-05-24. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM). SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.

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