Honda CR-V Recall R/2012/045: Low Beam Headlights May Become Inoperative, Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 28 May 2012
- Launched
- 41,272
- vehicles in the UK
- 2012/01
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 7 November 2001 and 16 September 2004. Tension from the combination switch wiring harness can cause a small amount of movement when the combination switch is operated. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the low beam terminal harness and where necessary the lighting switch. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Tension from the combination switch wiring harness can cause a small amount of movement when the combination switch is operated. Over time the low beam terminal can become worn leading to poor electrical continuity. Ultimately this may cause the low beam headlights to fail.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE Defect: Tension from the combination switch wiring harness can cause a small amount of movement when the combination switch is operated. Over time the low beam terminal can become worn leading to poor electrical continuity. Ultimately this may cause the low beam headlights to fail. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the low beam terminal harness and where necessary the lighting switch.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause a small amount of movement when the combination switch is operated.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the low beam terminal harness and where necessary the lighting switch.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 7 November 2001 and 16 September 2004 may be included. Honda estimates 41,272 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 2012/01 or the DVSA reference R/2012/045. 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?.
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This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was RSPV/2012/001 on 7 Feb 2012, for suspension arm may detach. The one launched after it was R/2012/071 on 16 Jul 2012, for transmission may malfunction. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history and all recalls launched in 2012.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/045, launched 28 May 2012. 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.