Recall 11V456 affects 80,111 2006 Honda Cr-V vehicles for a driver-side power-window-switch fire risk. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 80,111 2006 Cr-V passenger cars because the driver-side power window switch can fail or melt. A failed switch leaves the power windows inoperable, and a melted switch produces smoke and raises the risk of fire; the dealer repair will be free once Honda makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The driver-side power window switch in the 2006 Honda Cr-V is the control on the driver's door that sends electrical power to the window motor. It lets the driver raise or lower the window without reaching across the cabin. The switch also sits in a high-use location, so its housing and contacts need to handle repeated electrical load.
On affected Cr-V vehicles, that driver-side switch can fail or melt. The recall filing does not list a separate root cause, so the defect should be understood as a switch problem, not a window glass or window motor problem. When the switch fails, the window control stops working correctly; when it melts, the plastic around the electrical contacts has overheated.
There is no warning sign before failure. The switch can fail or melt without a change the driver notices first, so an included VIN needs the recall repair even if the window still works.
Who's affected?
| 2006 Honda Cr-V | electrical system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 80,111 |
Not every 2006 Honda Cr-V is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A failed driver-side power window switch can leave the windows inoperable, trapping them up or down. If the switch melts, smoke and fire are the concern. If you see smoke from the switch area, stop using the window controls and call a Honda dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006 Honda Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 if you have not received owner instructions for this recall.
- Ask a franchised Honda dealer about the free driver-side power-window switch replacement that fixes a switch failure, melting, smoke, and fire risk.
- Reference recall number 11V456 when you call the dealer or Honda customer service.
- Avoid using the driver-side power-window switch if it smells hot, smokes, melts, or stops working, and park the vehicle until Honda gives repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician will replace the driver side power window switch assembly. The filing says the switch can fail or melt, so the repair focuses on replacing that switch rather than repairing the old assembly. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Contact Honda Automobile Customer Service or your Honda dealer for repair status.
Timeline
| September 7, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 30, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V456?
Recall 11V456 covers 80,111 2006 Honda Cr-V vehicles with a driver-side power window switch that can fail or melt. A failed switch can stop the windows from moving, and a melted switch can produce smoke and increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 2006 Honda Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cr-V is included in recall 11V456. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule replacement of the driver-side power window switch assembly. Reference recall 11V456 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers replace the driver-side power window switch assembly free of charge. Honda Automobile Customer Service is listed at 1-800-999-1009 for this campaign.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is loss of window operation and fire risk from the driver-side power window switch. If the switch fails, the windows can stop rolling up or down. If the switch melts, smoke can occur and a fire risk is present.
What if I bought this Honda Cr-V used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the owner who first bought the vehicle. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Honda dealer with recall 11V456 if your specific Cr-V is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V456000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V456 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V456000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →