Honda Civic & CRV repair manual
Vehicle identification numbers
Modifications are a continuing and unpublicized process in vehicle manufacturing. Since spare parts manuals and lists are compiled on a numerical basis, the individual vehicle numbers are essential to correctly identify the component required.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This very important identification number is stamped on a plate attached to the dashboard inside the windshield on the driver’s side of the vehicle (see illustration). It can also be found on the certification label located on the driver’s side door post. The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Certificate of Title and Registration. It contains information such as where and when the vehicle was manufactured, the model year and the body style.
On the models covered by this manual the model year codes* are:
C 2012
D 2013
E 2014
F 2015
G 2016
* The model year code is the tenth character in the VIN.
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is located on a plate on top of the dash (visible through the windshield)
Engine identification numbers
On the models covered by this manual the engine identification numbers are:
2015 and earlier Civic models, 2014 and earlier CR-V models
#R18Z1 1.8L SOHC i-VTEC
#K24Z7 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC
2015 and later CR-V models
#K24W9 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC Direct fuel-injection (produced in USA and Canada)
#K24V1 2.4L DOHC i-VTEC Direct fuel-injected (produced in Mexico)
Certification label
6. The certification label is attached to the driver’s door post (see illustration). The plate contains the name of the manufacturer, the month and year of production, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the certification statement.
Service parts identification or Regular Production Option (RPO) code label
This label is located in the glove box (see illustration). It lists the VIN, paint number, options and other information specific to the vehicle. You may sometimes need to refer to this label when you order parts.
The engine number is stamped on the front of the engine block, at the left (driver’s) end, near the transaxle
The vehicle certification label is located on the driver’s door jamb
Recall information
Vehicle recalls are carried out by the manufacturer in the rare event of a possible safety-related defect. The vehicle’s registered owner is contacted at the address on file at the Department of Motor Vehicles and given the details of the recall. Remedial work is carried out free of charge at a dealer service department.
If you are the new owner of a used vehicle which was subject to a recall and you want to be sure that the work has been carried out, it’s best to contact a dealer service department and ask about your individual vehicle -you’ll need to furnish them your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
The table below is based on information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the body which oversees vehicle recalls in the United States. The recall database is updated constantly. For the latest information on vehicle recalls, check the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov , www.safercar.gov, or call the NHTSA hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
| Recall date | Recall campaign number | Model(s) affected | Concern |
| May 18, 2011 | 11V288000 | 2012 Civic | On certain models, a 0-ring, which seals a connection in the fuel feed line, is misaligned. If the 0-ring is misaligned, a small fuel leak may occur. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. |
| June 4, 2012 | 12V256000 | 2012 Civic | On certain models, during assembly, the process required to seat the driver’s side drive axle and set the retaining clip was not completed. |
| As a result, the drive axle may separate. If this occurs, the vehicle will have a loss of drive power and may roll away if the parking brake has not been set when the gear selector has been placed in the «park» position, increasing the risk of crash or pedestrian injury. | |||
| July 19, 2012 | 12V338000 | 2012 CR-V | On certain models, 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 mechanism may become loose and move out of position. There is a possibility that the cable can move far enough out of position to prevent the door from properly latching. If the door is not fully latched, the door may open while driving or in a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury to the vehicle occupants. |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 12V501000 | 2012 CR-V | On some models, the incorrect values for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Gross Axle Weight Rating front and rear, tire size, and rim size were specified on the safety certification label. A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading. Improper loading could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Nov 21, 2012 | 12V548000 | 2012 Civic | Some models were assembled with the incorrect steering column assembly. The steering column may not have proper energy absorbing characteristics, which could increase the risk of injury during a vehicle crash. |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 13V143000 | 2013 Civic, CR-V | On some models, during sub-freezing temperatures, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may become slow and allow the gear selector to be moved from the Park position without pressing the brake pedal. If the gear selector is moved from the park position without pressing the brake pedal it can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| March 10, 2014 | 14V109000 | 2014 Civic | Certain models, during mounting of the tires, the tire bead may have gotten pinched between the assembly equipment and the steel wheel rims, resulting in damage to the tire. The tire damage could cause the tire to lose air, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| March 2, 2015 | 15V121000 | 2015 CR-V | Honda is recalling certain models that may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil. Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. If the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire. |
| Oct 29, 2015 | 15V714000 | 2016 CR-V | On some models, the metal housing surrounding the driver’s air bag inflator may have been manufactured incorrectly. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Sept 15, 2015 | 15V574000 | 2014, 2015 Civic | On some models, the software settings that control the transmission operation may result in damage to the transmission drive pulley shaft. If the transmission drive pulley shaft is damaged, it may break, and the vehicle may lose acceleration or the front wheels may lock up while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. |