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Honda CR-V warranty claim denied?

874 manufacturer communications on file 34 warranty extensions / campaigns 1997–2025 model years covered

A denied warranty claim can feel like the end of the road, but it often isn't. For the Honda CR-V (1997–2025), American Honda has issued 874 documented manufacturer communications to dealers and owners, and 34 of them are formal warranty extensions or service campaigns covering issues like airbag inflators, compressor shaft seals, piston rings, and drivability software updates. These bulletins show that manufacturers sometimes acknowledge defects after vehicles are already on the road, and coverage can be extended or programs created even after an initial denial.

If your claim was turned down, it doesn't necessarily mean the underlying problem isn't a known, documented issue. Dealers don't always check every bulletin or extension that might apply to your specific vehicle, model year, and mileage. Understanding what's been documented for your CR-V is the first step toward knowing whether your denial can be revisited.

A free assessment reviews your repair records against the manufacturer's own documented communications for your vehicle, so you can see clearly what applies to your situation and what your realistic options are — before deciding how, or whether, to pursue the claim further.

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What Honda has documented for the CR-V

Filed with NHTSA by the manufacturer. Warranty extensions are the strongest signal — the manufacturer acknowledging a defect and extending coverage for it.

2024-06-19 · A23-040 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - Due to a new North America regulation which introduces a new refrigerant and oil requirement, the compressor shaft seal may leak. American Honda is extending the...
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2022-05-03 · A20-015 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-009 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-010 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-011 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-014 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2020-03-10 · A20-016 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2019-08-13 · 19-003-1 Warranty extension
Warranty Extension: Customer Support Program For Front Passenger's Airbag Inflator for 2010-12 Accord and Other Listed Years and Models (Expires September 30, 2028)
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2019-04-05 · A18-147 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - This bulletin is replaced by S/B 19-032, Warranty Extension: 2017-18 CR-V: Software Update with A/C Replacement; DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, or P0172;...
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2019-04-05 · ABOM04052019 Warranty extension
Dealer Message - Today, April 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2016-18 Civic and 2017-18 CR-V vehicles due to drivability concerns. American H...
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2019-04-04 · A12-089 Warranty extension
Service Bulletin - American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on the Piston Rings and Pistons for 2010-11 CR-V 2WD and 4WD to 8 years from the original date of purchase or 1...
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2019-01-18 · A19-002 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-06-15 · A18-057 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-06-15 · A18-058 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-08 · A18-055 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-06-07 · A18-052 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-07 · A18-053 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-01 · A18-050 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-06-01 · A18-066 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-31 · A18-048 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-25 · A18-049 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2018-05-24 · A18-046 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
Official NHTSA document →
2018-05-24 · A18-047 Warranty extension
Service bulletin - This bulletin is a notification of a class action settlement relating to airbag inflators. American Honda is offering a Customer Support Program (Warranty Extens...
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2015-10-22 · WE - A12-089 Warranty extension
SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY COVERAGE ON THE PISTON RINGS AND PISTONS FOR 2010–11 CR-V 2WD AND 4WD TO 8 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE OR 1...
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2015-06-30 · WE - A14-084 Warranty extension
SERVICE BULLETIN - AMERICAN HONDA IS EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON ALL FOUR DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS, WHICH IS PART OF THE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY, TO 6 YEARS FROM THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE...
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Common questions

Why was my Honda CR-V warranty claim denied even though other owners had similar problems fixed for free?
Dealers process claims based on what's flagged in their system at that moment, and not every applicable bulletin or extension is automatically surfaced. If a service campaign or warranty extension was issued for your model year or issue, it may still apply even after a denial, but it typically requires someone to identify the matching bulletin and reference it during a follow-up request.
Can a denied Honda warranty claim be reopened or appealed?
Many denials are not final. Manufacturers periodically issue warranty extensions and service campaigns, such as the 34 documented for the CR-V, that expand coverage beyond the original terms. If your repair falls within one of these programs, a documented, well-supported follow-up request can sometimes lead to a different outcome than the initial denial.
What documentation do I need to challenge a warranty claim denial?
Generally useful items include your original denial paperwork, repair invoices, mileage and service history, and any manufacturer bulletins or extensions that may relate to your specific complaint. Having these organized makes it easier to show how your vehicle's documented history aligns with a known issue the manufacturer has already addressed elsewhere.
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