2013 HONDA CR-Z
2 recalls — 14 complaints — 25 TSBs — 4/5 safety rating
19V500000 Jun 27, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013 Acura ILX, 2015 RDX, 2005-2010 and 2012 RL, 2009-2014 TL, 2010 and 2012 ZDX, 2007-2011 CR-V, 2011-2013 and 2015 CR-Z, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013 Fit EV, 2010-2011 and 2013 Insight and 2007-2014 Ridgeline vehicles. These vehicles are equipped wi... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began August 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are S5B and W59.
16V061000 Feb 3, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Honda CR-V, 2011-2015 CR-Z, 2010-2014 FCX, and Insight, 2009-2013 Fit, 2013-2014 Fit EV, 2007-2014 Ridgeline, 2013-2016 Acura ILX, 2013-2014 Acura ILX Hybrid, 2007-2016 RDX, 2005-2012 Acura RL, 2009-2014 Acura TL, and 2010-20... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are JY0, JY1, and JY2.
Complaint Statistics
14 total complaints
3 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 28, 2023
Incident date: Jun 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle, but no warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over into a parking lot and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer diagn... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2023
Incident date: May 15, 2023
The transmission shifts hard when traveling around 14 mph then will jerk (like being rear ended), slows down then accelerates on its own. I'm afraid it will cause an accident. Chrysler said it is supposed to work like that and nothing is wrong with it. I have had 3 diagnostic tests done it and it sh... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jun 6, 2023
Incident date: May 15, 2023
The transmission shifts hard when traveling around 14 mph then will jerk (like being rear ended), slows down then accelerates on its own. I'm afraid it will cause an accident. Chrysler said it is supposed to work like that and nothing is wrong with it. I have had 3 diagnostic tests done it and it sh... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 6, 2023
Incident date: Jun 6, 2023
Engine control module when it fails vehicle will lose power and drops engine compression causing a danger to other traffic. I was on I-10 on Sunday morning at 60 mi. when all of a sudden it slowed down to 20mi causing other drivers too maneuver around me to avoid from colliding into my SUV. Had engi... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 19, 2017
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
IN THE ACCIDENT AIRBAG FRACTURED MY FOREHEAD IN 3 PLACES BROKE MY NOSE,L WAS HOSPITALIZED 2 DAYS
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Oct 19, 2017
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
IN THE ACCIDENT AIRBAG FRACTURED MY FOREHEAD IN 3 PLACES BROKE MY NOSE,L WAS HOSPITALIZED 2 DAYS
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Oct 19, 2017
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
IN THE ACCIDENT AIRBAG FRACTURED MY FOREHEAD IN 3 PLACES BROKE MY NOSE,L WAS HOSPITALIZED 2 DAYS
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Feb 13, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HONDA CR-Z. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V061000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2017
Incident date: Feb 26, 2017
2013 CRV DOES NOT START AFTER BEING PARKED O ERNIGHT, FOR AN HOUR, FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS, AND JUST TODAY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING EVERY 2-3 WEEKS STARTING NOVEMBER 2016. EACH TIME REQUIRES JUMPSTART AND ON TWO OCCASIONS TOOK IT TO AUTOZONE TO CHECK BATTERY LIFE AND EACH TIME HA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 22, 2016
Incident date: Aug 22, 2016
TAKATA RECALL THE FIRST SAFETY RECALL LETTER WAS DISTRIBUTED IN MARCH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED IN JUNE, AS PARTS WERE TO BE AVAILABLE IN SUMMER OF 2016. THE DEALER STATED THAT I WOULD BE CALLED WHEN THE PARTS HAD ARRIVED. I CALLED AGAIN IN AUGUST TO CHECK ON THE STATUS OF THE PARTS, ONLY TO DIS... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 6, 2016
Incident date: Aug 6, 2016
I HAVE BEEN WAITING AND WAITING FOR A RECALL STATUS UPDATE, HAS BEEN INCOMPLETE SINCE ABOUT APRIL 2016.
AIR BAGS
Aug 6, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
TAKATA RECALL. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THE DAY AFTER I RECEIVED THE RECALL IN THE MAIL. MARCH 25 OF 2016. I STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLACEMENT AIRBAG FOR MY VEHICLE.
AIR BAGS
Jul 8, 2016
Incident date: Jul 6, 2016
TAKATA RECALL , HONDA STATES THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE YET TO COMPLY WITH THE RECALL. I HAVE REQUESTED A LOANER VEHICLE FROM THE PHONE NUMBER PROVIDED 888-234-2138. THEY PREVIOUSLY TOOK MY INFORMATION AND SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME. NO ONE HAS.
AIR BAGS
Apr 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 20, 2016
TAKATA RECALL LAST WEEK WE WERE NOTIFIED THAT OUR CAR HAS BEEN AFFECTED BY THE TAKATA AIR BAG RECALL. UP UNTIL THAT TIME OUR VIN NUMBER WAS NOT LISTED AS HAVING BEEN AFFECTED. AS OF THE END OF MARCH 2016, WE ARE TOLD IT NOW IS. WE ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN A... Read more
NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2013 HONDA CR-Z
2013 Honda CR-Z 3 HB FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash — Passenger | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Side Crash — Driver | 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆ |
| Rollover | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover Risk | 9.5% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
EPA Fuel Economy — 2013 HONDA CR-Z
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Manual 6-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 31.0 | 37.0 | 33.0 | Regular | $2,050 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl, Automatic (AV-S7) (Front-Wheel Drive) | 35.0 | 38.0 | 36.0 | Regular | $1,900 |
CO2 Emissions: 266.0 g/mile (Two Seaters)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2013 HONDA CR-Z
25 manufacturer communications from 19 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 6 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 3 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 1 |
| 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 |
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 |
APaS02262021902
Feb 26, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS02102021902
Feb 10, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
A07-030
Jan 23, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"
APaS01222021909
Jan 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01222021909
Jan 22, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01062021907
Jan 6, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS01062021907
Jan 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS12102020902
Dec 10, 2020
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
APaS12102020902
Dec 10, 2020
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2011-2016 CR-Zs, 2010-2014 Insights, & 2011-2017 Odysseys with a customer complaint of the brake pedal feeling soft or spongy when depressed, almost reaching the
A20-011
Mar 10, 2020
140000 AIR BAGS
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
A18-048
May 31, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
A18-048
May 31, 2018
140000 AIR BAGS
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extension) to cover any manufacturing defects in the replacement d
A05-032
Nov 22, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
SERVICE BULLETIN - NAVIGATION SYSTEM INFORMATION.
AHPa11112016902
Nov 11, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
AHPa11112016901
Nov 11, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
APaS11102016902
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL) - attachm
APaS11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation of inflators, on November 14th we will begin No VIN ordering on part numbers 04770-SWA-405 (07 to 11 CRV, 11-15 CRZ, 10-14 Insight, 07-12 RDX) and 04770-SJA-405 (05-12 RL).
AHPa11102016901
Nov 10, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer message - Due to our improving inventory situation on inflators, starting November 14th we?ll begin open ordering on certain part numbers
A-HPS-02042016-9
Feb 4, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - CERTAIN VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE DRIVER'S AIRBG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL ARE UNDER STOP SALE.
A-JCR-020302016-
Feb 3, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 1.7 MILLION AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A-CA-01302016-90
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
DEALER MESSAGE - AHM IS RECALLING AFFECTED VEHICLES FOR DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE
A16-016
Jan 30, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE BULLETIN - AFFECTED VEHICLES HAVE DRIVER'S AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT MAY EXPERIENCE OVER-PRESSURIZATION DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY. OVER-PRESSURIZATION CAN CAUSE THE INFLATOR TO RUPTURE, SPRAYING SHR
Service Bulletin
Dec 17, 2014
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
Service Bulletin
Jul 11, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Service bulletin - A new replacement IMA battery will require an update to the IMA battery software. If the IMA battery is being replaced on the affected models, please check and install the latest version of the IMA battery software as nee
Service Bulletin
Feb 18, 2014
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Service bulletin - The MIL comes on and DTC P0455 (EVAP system large leak) and/or DTC P0456 (EVAP system very small leak detected) is set. The fuel fill cap (gas cap) may also be loose or have a stick-slip feeling when tightened. The fuel f
HONDA CR-Z — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA CR-Z across all model years (2011–2015).
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Total Recalls
89
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths