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Honda CR-V rear subframe bolts may loosen

NHTSA campaign 19V865000 · Reported 2019-12-05 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

This is serious because the vehicle can lose handling or be disabled suddenly, so get it inspected right away even though the notice does not order you to park it.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bolts holding the rear subframe, the metal structure that supports the rear suspension, were not made correctly. Over time they can work loose, and the subframe can come apart from the car. If that happens, the vehicle becomes hard to control and can suddenly quit moving. Dealers will check the bolts and either retighten them or install new ones at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your CR-V is affected. 2. Contact your Honda dealer or Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 and reference recall R6M. 3. Have the rear subframe bolts inspected and retorqued or replaced, free of charge.

Affected vehicles (2)

2019 Honda CR-V
2020 Honda CR-V

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Pilot, Passport and Ridgeline body and frame recalls explained · all 6 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 CR-V vehicles. The rear subframe bolts were improperly manufactured and may loosen, allowing the rear subframe to separate.
Safety risk: A separated rear subframe reduces vehicle handling and can suddenly disable the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear subframe bolts and retorque them or replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began January 27, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is R6M.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.