Honda CR-Z Recall R/2011/126: Unexpected Vehicle Behaviour If Engine Stalls, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Oct 2011
- Launched
- 3,045
- vehicles in the UK
- 2011/05
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-Z vehicles built between 16 December 2009 and 23 June 2011. Under certain conditions if the vehicle is stalled it is possible the vehicle could move unexpectedly forward or backwards depending on which gear is selected. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply new software for the IMA motor Electronic Control Unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Under certain conditions if the vehicle is stalled it is possible the vehicle could move unexpectedly forward or backwards depending on which gear is selected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNEXPECTED VEHICLE BEHAVIOUR IF ENGINE STALLS Defect: Under certain conditions if the vehicle is stalled it is possible the vehicle could move unexpectedly forward or backwards depending on which gear is selected. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to apply new software for the IMA motor Electronic Control Unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: unexpected vehicle behaviour if engine stalls.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to apply new software for the IMA motor Electronic Control Unit. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
CR-Z built between 16 December 2009 and 23 June 2011 may be included. Honda estimates 3,045 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Honda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Honda.
- Book with any franchised Honda dealer, quoting the campaign code 2011/05 or the DVSA reference R/2011/126. See how to get a Honda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| CivicEngine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/021 | |
| CR-VFuel may leak | Urgent | R/2010/020 | |
| LegendLoss of power steering fluid | Urgent | R/2008/057 | |
| Accord, Fr-V, JazzEngine may cut out | Urgent | R/2007/061 | |
| CivicEngine may cut out | Urgent | R/2007/025 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2011/096 on 31 Aug 2011, for power steering assistance may fail. The one launched after it was R/2011/144 on 30 Nov 2011, for short circuit may occur. You can also see every Honda recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and loss of power recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2011/126, launched 5 October 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.