---
title: "2012-2016 Honda CR-V Specs"
description: "Oil, battery group, tire sizes, wipers, filters, brakes, fluids and service intervals shared across every 2012-2016 Honda CR-V, the 4th generation (RM), plus what changed year to year."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# 2012-2016 Honda CR-V Specifications

Every maintenance specification shared across the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V: which oil and how much, battery group, factory tire sizes, wiper lengths, service intervals, and the failures recorded against this generation, the 4th generation (RM), Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD).

## Quick facts

| Quick fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.4 qt (base engine) |
| Battery | Group 51R, 410 CCA |
| Tire size | 215/70R16 (base trim) |
| Wiper blades | 26" / 16" / 12" rear |
| Max towing | 1,500 lbs |
| Cabin filter | Honda 80292-SDA-407 (also sold as 80292-SDA-A01) |

## 2012-2016 Honda CR-V maintenance guides

### Oil & filter

Viscosity, capacity, filter part numbers, change interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/oil).

### Battery

BCI group size, cold cranking amps, AGM or flooded [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/battery).

### Tires & wheels

Factory sizes by trim, pressures, bolt pattern, lug torque [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/tires).

### Wiper blades

Driver, passenger and rear blade lengths [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/wipers).

### Air & cabin filters

Cabin and engine air filter part numbers, locations, intervals [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/filters).

### Bulbs

Headlight, fog and marker bulb types [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/bulbs).

### Brakes

Rotor diameters, pad references, service notes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/brakes).

### Fluids

Transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and capacities [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/fluids).

### Service schedule

What's actually due at every mileage interval [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/service-schedule).

### Problems & reliability

Documented failures, recalls, and which years to avoid [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/common-problems).

### Oil light reset

Step-by-step maintenance light reset, no tools [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/oil-reset).

### Key fob battery

Which coin cell the remote takes [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/key-fob-battery).

### Specs

Towing, weight, fuel tank, fuel economy [Read more](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016/specs).

## Which engines came in the 2012-2016 Honda CR-V?

| Engine | Model years | Trims | Oil | Capacity |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24Z7, port injection), 2012-2014 | 2012-2014 | All 2012-2014 trims (LX, EX, EX-L); 5-speed automatic | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt |
| 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24W9 'Earth Dreams', direct injection), 2015-2016 | 2015-2016 | All 2015-2016 trims (LX, SE, EX, EX-L, Touring); CVT | 0W-20 | 4.6 qt |

## Year-by-year changes

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2012 | Generation launch: K24Z7 2.4L, 5-speed automatic, FWD or Real Time AWD |
| 2013 | Carries over unchanged from the 2012 redesign |
| 2014 | Carries over unchanged; base price rises about $150 across the lineup |
| 2015 | Major refresh: direct-injected Earth Dreams 2.4L (K24W9) + CVT, new Touring trim with 18-in wheels, Honda Sensing introduced on Touring |
| 2016 | SE trim added; final year of the generation |

## Model years in this generation

- [2012 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012)
- [2013 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2013)
- [2014 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2014)
- [2015 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2015)
- [2016 CR-V](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2016)

For the full nameplate history, see the [Honda CR-V guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v).

## Sources

- [AMSOIL lookup, 2016 CR-V 2.4L K24W9 oil capacity 4.6 qt](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2016/honda/cr-v/2-4l-4-cyl-engine-code-k24w9-8/)
- [College Hills Honda, 17220-R5A-A00 air filter (2012-2014 CR-V)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-R5A-A00.html)
- [College Hills Honda, 17220-5LA-A00 air filter (2015-2016 CR-V)](https://www.collegehillshonda.com/product/17220-5LA-A00.html)
- [HondaPartsNow. 80292-SDA-407 cabin filter fits 2007-2016 CR-V](https://www.hondapartsnow.com/oem-honda-cr_v-cabin_air_filter.html)
- [TireSize.com, 2016 Honda CR-V OE fitments by trim](https://tiresize.com/tires/Honda/CR-V/2016/)
- [AutoZone, Honda CR-V Group 51R battery application](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/honda/crv/b/group-size/51r)
- [EricTheCarGuy, Honda 2.4L VTC actuator noise (TSB fix)](https://www.ericthecarguy.com/honda-2-4-l-vtc-actuator-noise/)
- [CR-V Owners Club, 2015 CR-V vibration at idle, TSB 15-046](https://www.crvownersclub.com/threads/2015-honda-cr-v-vibration-at-idle.63138/)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2014 / 2016 CR-V EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2014_Honda_CR-V.shtml)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.