Honda CR-V Recall R/2015/102: Unintended Braking May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 10 Jul 2015
- Launched
- 446
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK5UV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 30 August 2012 and 15 October 2014. A possible issue with the software in the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) can under certain rare driving circumstances cause the incorrect or misdetection of objects or obstacles in front of the vehicle that do not actually pose a collision potential. The recall notice describes the fix as: cMBS software replaced with a new version. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A possible issue with the software in the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) can under certain rare driving circumstances cause the incorrect or misdetection of objects or obstacles in front of the vehicle that do not actually pose a collision potential. This can cause the inapropriate application of the brake system even if the object is not present or even moving away from the vehicle and does not pose a rish of a collision. However the sudden application of the brakes may lead to a collision with following vehicles and result in possible injury to the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNINTENDED BRAKING MAY OCCUR Defect: A possible issue with the software in the Collision Mitigation Brake System (CMBS) can under certain rare driving circumstances cause the incorrect or misdetection of objects or obstacles in front of the vehicle that do not actually pose a collision potential. This can cause the inapropriate application of the brake system even if the object is not present or even moving away from the vehicle and does not pose a rish of a collision. However the sudden application of the brakes may lead to a collision with following vehicles and result in possible injury to the vehicle occupants Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to have the CMBS software replaced with a new version.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the inapropriate application of the brake system even if the object is not present or even moving away from the vehicle and does not pose a rish of a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: cMBS software replaced with a new version. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 30 August 2012 and 15 October 2014 may be included. Honda estimates 446 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 HUK5UV or the DVSA reference R/2015/102. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| CR-VLiquid could enter the power window master switch and a short circuit could occur | Urgent | R/2020/377 | |
| Accord, Civic, CR-V, EV Plus and 4 moreThe absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow deployment or inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2020/061 | |
| Civic, CR-V, HR-V, Jazz and 1 moreVehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellars | Urgent | R/2020/186 | |
| Civic, CR-V, HR-VThe regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met | Low | R/2020/008 | |
| Civic, CR-V, JazzPossible air bag inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2019/246 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2015/104 on 29 Jun 2015, for passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly. The one launched after it was R/2015/143 on 23 Oct 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 2015 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/102, launched 10 July 2015. 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.