Does the 2013 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V?

Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (97 complaints), followed by power train (95).

How many 2013 Honda CR-V complaints mention a crash or fire?

22 of 382 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Honda CR-V recalls and problems

2 recalls and 382 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Honda CR-V.

recalls

382

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2013 Honda CR-V recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · reported December 18, 2023 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers 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.

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 13V143000 · reported April 15, 2013 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · 204,169 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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."
The risk: 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.
The fix: Honda 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine97
Power train95
Unknown or other48
Electrical system38
Exterior lighting32
Air bags27
Vehicle speed control26
Service brakes25
Structure19
Suspension16

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 15, 2026 · Structure
1. Left rear lower control arm 2. Where the lower control arm attaches to the body rusted thru and failed 3. It has been inspected by me the owner and it’s obvious the bracket is gone 4. I see no reason to tow the vehicle to be inspected adding cost to this problem 5. No warnings just lower control arm dropped when…

Jul 8, 2026 · Steering
I was driving then I shut off like I shut the car off and restart it while I was driving then my electric power steering symbol keeps coming on.

Jun 24, 2026 · Engine
While our 2013 Honda CR‑V was still drivable, we began experiencing a brief but loud rattle or grinding noise at cold start, especially after the vehicle had been sitting. Several years ago the dealer replaced the Variable Timing Control (VTC) actuator because of this cold‑start rattle. After a period without noise…

Apr 24, 2026 · Engine
Transmission shudders on acceleration at low speeds up to 40 mph

Apr 20, 2026 · Power train · 83,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30–40 MPH, the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed it with transmission failure. The independent mechanic flushed the transmission fluid; however, the failure reoccurred. The…

CR-V model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	15	481	31	2
2011	13	554	29	2
2012	3	403	27	4
2013	2	382	22	0
2014	1	587	36	7
2015	3	673	38	4
2016	3	394	40	4

Across all years, the 2018 CR-V has the most complaints (2,161). All Honda CR-V years →

Questions

Does the 2013 Honda CR-V have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Honda CR-V, the most recent reported on December 18, 2023 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V?: Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (97 complaints), followed by power train (95).
How many 2013 Honda CR-V complaints mention a crash or fire?: 22 of 382 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 15, 2026.