Honda CR-V Recall R/2014/027: Wrong Size Brake Discs Could Reduce Brake Performance, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 17 Mar 2014
- Launched
- 2,363
- vehicles in the UK
- 5HK
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 18 December 2012 and 20 March 2013. The brake disc or discs installed to the front of the vehicle may not be the correct size. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit brake discs of the correct size. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The brake disc or discs installed to the front of the vehicle may not be the correct size. If left unchecked it could have a detrimental effect on the vehicle as it may cause deterioration in brake performance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: WRONG SIZE BRAKE DISCS COULD REDUCE BRAKE PERFORMANCE Defect: It is possible that the brake disc or discs installed to the front of the vehicle may not be the correct size. If left unchecked it could have a detrimental effect on the vehicle as it may cause deterioration in brake performance. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit brake discs of the correct size.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause deterioration in brake performance.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to check which brake discs are fitted and where necessary fit brake discs of the correct size.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 18 December 2012 and 20 March 2013 may be included. Honda estimates 2,363 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 5HK or the DVSA reference R/2014/027. 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/2013/003 on 11 Nov 2013, for steering shaft may fail. The one launched after it was R/2014/158 on 5 Jan 2015, for drivers airbag may rupture if deployed. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history, all recalls launched in 2014 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/027, launched 17 March 2014. 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.