2012 Honda CR-V: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
399
Complaints
3
Recalls
27
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
24
Injuries
81.2
Severity index
Severity index 81.2 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 129 2012 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2012 Honda CR-V ranks 47 of 129 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 64% of its model-year peers. See the full 2012 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 89 | 22.3% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 67 | 16.8% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 51 | 12.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 48 | 12.0% |
| STEERING | 35 | 8.8% |
| AIR BAGS | 30 | 7.5% |
| STRUCTURE | 29 | 7.3% |
| SUSPENSION | 24 | 6.0% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 89 of 399 complaints (22.3%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2018 | 40 |
| 2019 | 22 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 9 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12V501000 | 16/10/2012 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 CR-V, equipped with the LX trim level and manufactured from August 30, 2012, to August 31, 2012. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." The incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rat |
| 13V143000 | 15/04/2013 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. During sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock blocking mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing t |
| 12V338000 | 19/07/2012 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 Honda CR-V and model year 2013 Acura ILX vehicles. If the manual or power door lock is activated while an interior front door handle is being operated by an occupant, the cable connecting the interior door handle to the door latch mecha |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.