How to Reset the Oil Life Indicator on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V

Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?

These oil life reset specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2012 through 2016 — the 4th generation (RM), compact crossover suv (fwd or real time awd). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2012–2016 Honda CR-V

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

How do you reset the oil life on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?

4 steps, using only the controls in the car, the full sequence is above.

Do you need a scan tool to reset the oil light on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?

No. The procedure above uses the vehicle's own controls. A scan tool is only necessary if the reset does not take, which usually points at a different fault.

Why won't the oil light reset on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?

Almost always a timing problem in the sequence, a step held too briefly, or the ignition in the wrong position. Repeat it exactly, with the engine off and the key in accessory rather than run, unless the steps say otherwise. This clears the Maintenance Minder main code (A/B) and sub-codes (1, 2, 3…) together, so only reset after performing the indicated services. On i-MID-equipped trims you can also reset via the display's Maintenance menu.