Honda CR-V Recall R/2020/377: Liquid Could Enter The Power Window Master Switch And A Short Circuit Could Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 77,836
- vehicles in the UK
- HUK6WW
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Honda recalled CR-V vehicles built between 7 November 2001 and 6 October 2006. Power window switch can accumulate water causing overheat and possible fire. The dealer will replace power window master switch with one designed to prevent water accumulation. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Power window switch can accumulate water causing overheat and possible fire.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: LIQUID COULD ENTER THE POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH AND A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR Defect: Power window switch can accumulate water causing overheat and possible fire. Remedy: Replace power window master switch with one designed to prevent water accumulation
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause overheat and possible fire.
The Fix
The dealer will replace power window master switch with one designed to prevent water accumulation.
Are You Affected?
CR-V built between 7 November 2001 and 6 October 2006 may be included. Honda estimates 77,836 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 HUK6WW or the DVSA reference R/2020/377. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| CR-VPossible air bag inflator rupture | Urgent | R/2019/244 |
This is one of 96 Honda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Honda recall launched before it was R/2020/061 on 23 Oct 2020, for the absorption of moisture into the driver's air bag propellant could lead to slow…. The one launched after it was R/2021/038 on 16 Mar 2021, for the seatbelt reminder is not displayed. You can also see every Honda recall, the Honda CR-V recall history, all recalls launched in 2021 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/377, launched 12 February 2021. 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.