Recall 12V501 affects 264 2012 Honda Cr-V vehicles for incorrect certification labels. Corrective label is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 264 2012 Cr-V LX vehicles because the safety certification label lists the wrong weight ratings, tire size, and rim size. Loading the vehicle from that label can lead to tire failure and a higher crash risk; the Honda dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The safety certification label on the 2012 Honda Cr-V is the permanent label that tells owners, inspectors, and service technicians the vehicle's approved weight ratings, tire size, and rim size. Those values guide loading, tire replacement, and basic compliance checks. They need to match the vehicle as built.
On the affected Cr-V LX SUVs, the label lists incorrect values for gross vehicle weight rating, front and rear gross axle weight rating, tire size, and rim size. The vehicle is not being recalled for a broken mechanical part in this section. The defect is that the factory label gives the wrong specifications, so anyone relying on that label receives incorrect vehicle information.
There is no warning sign before failure. You will not hear a noise, see a warning light, or feel a change while driving because the problem is printed information on the label, not a part wearing out.
Who's affected?
| 2012 Honda Cr-V | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 264 |
Not every 2012 Honda Cr-V is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A misprinted vehicle loading label can point owners to the wrong capacity information. Loading the 2012 Honda Cr-V beyond the corrected limit can result in tire failure and increase crash risk. Schedule the label correction soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Honda Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the free corrective certification-label repair for recall number 12V501.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one to you. If not, give the dealer recall number 12V501 when you call.
- Avoid using the certification label for loading, tire, or rim guidance until the corrected label is applied.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009 with questions about the label repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician applies the corrective safety certification label listed in recall 12V501. The label corrects the vehicle weight ratings, front and rear axle weight ratings, tire size, and rim size shown on the original certification label. Honda's remedy notice says this label work is free of charge. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| October 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 14, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V501?
Recall 12V501 covers 264 2012 Honda Cr-V vehicles with LX trim built with an incorrect safety certification label. The label lists wrong gross vehicle weight, axle weight, tire size, and rim size values. Honda dealers apply the corrective label for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Honda Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2012 Honda Cr-V is included in recall 12V501. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the corrective safety certification label. Reference recall number 12V501 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Honda's recall remedy says dealers will apply the corrective safety certification label free of charge. Federal recall law also requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost at a franchised Honda dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is improper vehicle loading from the wrong label information. If the vehicle is loaded using incorrect weight, tire, or rim values, tire failure can result and increase crash risk. The fix is a corrected certification label from a Honda dealer.
What if I bought this Honda Cr-V used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2012 Honda Cr-V is included, then contact a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall number 12V501.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V501000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-800-999-1009 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V501 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V501000 |
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 Owner Notice (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 →