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2011 Honda CR-V Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
12/05/17 NHTSA ID: 10124256
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - at cold start-up, the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. the variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective.
07/31/17 NHTSA ID: 10108791
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - engine rattles at cold start-up.
06/30/17 NHTSA ID: 10108323
TSB ID: A12-089

Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2010?11 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
06/29/17 NHTSA ID: 10108161
TSB ID: A12-089

Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2010?11 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
05/25/17 NHTSA ID: 10100797
TSB ID: WE - A12-089

Service bulletin - american honda is extending the warranty coverage on the piston rings and pistons for 2010?11 cr-v 2wd and 4wd to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 125,000 miles, whichever comes first.
01/05/17 NHTSA ID: 10087866
TSB ID: A09-010.V3

Service bulletin - replace the vtc actuator if the engine rattles loudly for 2 seconds during cold start-up.
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08/05/13 NHTSA ID: 10052477
TSB ID: HSN-1305

Honda: the engine shuts off, power on, but in accessory; never use conventional wheel & tire assemblies on pax vehicles; mil on after throttle body cleaning or replacement; s/m fix brake system bleeding, dialogue for dvd surround sound fr
05/02/12 NHTSA ID: 10043934
TSB ID: AER12040B

American honda: see docuement search button for owner letter. head cover gasket leaks. to fully understand the cause of this occurrence, ahm would like to collect pertinent information and/or inspect the vehicle prior to attempting rep
10/24/11 NHTSA ID: 10041669
TSB ID: SB-09-010

Honda: engine has a loud rattling noise at a cold start up. updated 11/5/12.
07/29/11 NHTSA ID: 10039464
TSB ID: SB-10-077

Honda: during hot weather the engine will intermittently have lower power. there is a software problem.
06/03/11 NHTSA ID: 10037713
TSB ID: SB-10-072

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. a manufacturing problem is causing a small amount of oil to leak from the cylinder head cover.
03/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129432
TSB ID: DLR MSG - RFP -

Dealer message - american honda (ahm) would like to collect front brake parts (healthy parts) from certain 2010-2011 cr-v 4w ds & 2010 odysseys that meet the criteria listed below. if the vehicle comes in with brake vibration or noise issue
03/05/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129470
TSB ID: DLR MSG - RFP -

Dealer message - american honda (ahm)would like to collect front brake parts (healthy parts)from certain 2010-2011 cr-v 4wds & 2010 odysseys that meet a certain criteria. if the vehicle comes in with brake vibration or noise issue when brak
02/26/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10129324
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

Service bulletin - replace the a/c compressor clutch (armature plate and rotor pulley) and, if needed, also replace the field coil.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128531
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
02/12/18 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10128559
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Stop S

Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
07/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10108567
TSB ID: DLR MSG - Honda

Dealer message - earlier this week, american honda introduced new and different parts to support the various driver's airbag inflator safety recall and safety improvement campaign repairs.
06/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10106686
TSB ID: A-JCR-02112016-3

Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.
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06/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10106679
TSB ID: A-FTD-02052016-3

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 tha
06/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10106683
TSB ID: A-JCR-02052016-3

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 t
06/15/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10106684
TSB ID: A-JCR-02052016-3

Dealer message - questions and answers on multi-model airbag inflator recall.
05/23/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10100421
TSB ID: A05-032

Service bulletin - navigation system information.
05/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099495
TSB ID: A-HNS-02192016-3

Dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator dealer q&a ? updated 02.19.16
05/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099467
TSB ID: A-AN-02252016-30

Dealer message - as stated in the stop sale/safety recall: honda 2005-2016 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator dealer q&a, dealers can ground off lease vehicles and sell it back to the customer. the off-lease vehicle can only be sold bac
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05/17/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10099494
TSB ID: A-HNS-02192016-3

Dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-016).
01/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088443
TSB ID: A16-016

Service bulletin - affected vehicles have driver's airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization due to exposure to high temperatures and high absolute humidity. over-pressurization can cause the inflator to rupture, spraying shr
01/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088447
TSB ID: A-CA-01302016-90

Dealer message - ahm is recalling affected vehicles for driver's airbag inflators that may experience over-pressurization due to exposure to high temperatures and high absolute humidity. over-pressurization can cause the inflator to rupture
01/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088450
TSB ID: A-HPS-02042016-9

Dealer message - certain vehicles affected by the driver's airbg inflator safety recall are under stop sale.
01/12/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088451
TSB ID: A-JCR-020302016-

Dealer message - official press release is available for the driver's airbag inflators safety recall of approximately 1.7 million affected vehicles.
01/11/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088322
TSB ID: A-HPS-02162016-3

Dealer message - should you receive a request for alternate transportation from a customer affected by the 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator recall where a campaign part is not available for the repair, please follow the proced
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01/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088183
TSB ID: A-HNS-03252016-3

Dealer message - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator dealer q&a ? updated 03.25.16
01/10/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10088182
TSB ID: A-HNS-03252016-3

Dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-016). all changes/updates from the
01/05/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087946
TSB ID: A-HNS-03182016-3

Dealer message attachment - stop sale/safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator dealer q&a ? updated 03.18.16
01/05/17 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087943
TSB ID: A-HNS-03182016-3

Dealer message - honda has updated the dealer q&a to provide you with the latest information regarding stop sale/ safety recall: honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver?s airbag inflator (service bulletin 16-016). all changes/updates from the
12/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087520
TSB ID: A-HNS-02262016-3

Dealer message - updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
12/29/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10087523
TSB ID: A-HNS-02262016-3

Updated questions and answers for the honda 2007-2015 multi-model driver's airbag inflator safety recall.
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12/21/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086887
TSB ID: AMV161001

Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
12/19/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086563
TSB ID: AMV161002

Tech2tech video - airbag inflator installation tips. please advise if you would like a copy of the video sent to you on a thumb drive or dvd.
12/14/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10086302
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII NE

Advertisement in hawaiian newspapers to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
08/13/14 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10056005
TSB ID: SB-12-072

Honda: a warranty extension, on some vehicles, due to a/c compressor clutch was wearing out with symptoms of poor performance, not working or blowing warm air or making noises. model 2007-2011 cr-v.
04/17/13 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10051882
TSB ID: SB-13-0200

Honda: some srs replacement parts were incorrect, because of production of wiring harnesses and connectors, from continental and trw suppliers, that are the same but have different sending signal ways between impact sensors and srs unit.
03/06/12 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10043248
TSB ID: SB-12-002

Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
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08/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10116768
TSB ID: APaS11102016902

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) - attachm
08/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10116767
TSB ID: APaS11102016901

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).
08/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10116761
TSB ID: AHPa11102016901

Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
08/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10116762
TSB ID: AHPa11112016901

Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
08/30/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10116763
TSB ID: AHPa11112016902

Dealer message - due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting november 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
08/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10115219
TSB ID: Service Bulletin

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.
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06/15/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10106682
TSB ID: A-HPS-02122016-3

Dealer message - procedures for providing alternate transportation.
05/17/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10099469
TSB ID: AAN-02252016-302

Dealer message - acknowledgement form to sell off-lease vehicle back to the originating lessee.
01/11/17 Other NHTSA ID: 10088304
TSB ID: A-CA-02152016-30

Dealer message - on friday, january 29, 2016, american honda notified nhtsa of a stop sale and safety recall for approximately 1.7 million model year 2007-2015 honda vehicles. due to this, the following models are subject to a recall and s
12/21/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086822
TSB ID: A-PAS-09162013-9

Dealer message -service engineering is interested in collecting tires from 2009-2011 cr-vs with vehicle identification number(vin) starting with 5j6**** or 3cz**** that exhibit alleged premature or uneven wear. to fully understand the cause
12/16/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086381
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Us virgin islands newspaper advertisements to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086306
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII PO

Posters sent to hawaiian independent repair facilities, automotive part stores, car washes, and gas stations to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
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12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086308
TSB ID: TAKATA_TEXT MESS

Text messages sent to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086291
TSB ID: TAKATA_HAWAII FL

Flyer circulated to the residents of hawaii to remind owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
12/14/16 Other NHTSA ID: 10086288
TSB ID: TAKATA_FLORIDA D

Letter sent in conjunction with the florida highway safety and motor vehicles department to remind florida owners of the takata recall and to schedule an appointment at their earliest convenience.
08/08/14 Other NHTSA ID: 10055991
TSB ID: SVC-13-005

Honda: see document search button for owner letter. warranty extension for forms of corrosion, rust spots or stains on chrome trim and tailgate dissimilar metals. model 2007-2011 cr-v.
10/18/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053306
TSB ID: IN-08-20

Honda: some vehicles may experience premature or uneven wear of the tires. service engineering request information about the vehicle before collecting and shipping the tires. *js
10/18/13 Other NHTSA ID: 10053304
TSB ID: IN-08-22

Honda: tires may wear prematurely or uneven. service engineering requests to inspect the vehicle before tires are collected and shipped. *js
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08/31/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10040490
TSB ID: SB-11-025

Honda: see document search button for owner letter. 2011 cr-v. the left rear wheelwell does not have enough sealer and may allow water to leak into the interior under the rear seat. updated 5/3/2012. *js
06/21/11 Other NHTSA ID: 10038565
TSB ID: SB-11025

Honda service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. water may leak into the rear seat because of sealant in the wheelwell. 2011 cr-v.

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Honda CR-V TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.