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2013 Honda Cr-V: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Ratings

2Safety recalls
379Owner complaints
5★NHTSA overall
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The 2013 Honda Cr-V has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns and 379 owner complaints on file, with an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Check a specific VIN to confirm whether recalls apply, whether repairs were completed, and what to verify before you buy.

2013 Honda Cr-V safety record graphic showing 2 recalls, 379 owner complaints and 5-star overall NHTSA rating.
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Safety record reviewed June 2026 · sourced from NHTSA

The 2013 Honda Cr-V has 2 safety recall campaigns and 379 owner complaints on file with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and it earned an overall 5-star NHTSA crash-test rating. Below is the public model-level safety record. To see whether a specific Cr-V had applicable recalls repaired and what its decoded VIN says, run that car's VIN.

Safety recalls

1

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Campaign 13V143000 · 15/04/2013

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 the brake pedal. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

RiskIf 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.
RemedyHonda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda or Acura dealer. The dealer will install an updated brake shift interlock blocking mechanism free of charge. The recall began on May 13, 2013. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's campaign recall numbers are S96, S97, and S98.
2

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
RemedyDealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

What owners complain about

The systems 2013 Honda Cr-V owners report most often to federal regulators:

Engine96
Power Train94
Unknown Or Other47
Electrical System37
Exterior Lighting32
Air Bags27

NHTSA crash-test ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Overall★★★★★

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Honda Cr-V have any recalls?

Yes. The 2013 Honda Cr-V has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this model year. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer when the exact VIN is affected. Check your specific VIN to confirm applicability and completion.

What problems do 2013 Honda Cr-V owners report?

Owners have filed 379 complaints with the NHTSA for the 2013 Honda Cr-V, most often about the engine, power train, unknown or other.

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