2012–2016 4th generation (RM)
2012–2016 Honda CR-V Factory Maintenance Schedule
The factory maintenance schedule for the 2012–2016 Honda CR-V covering every service through 105,000 miles. Exactly what is due at each interval, and where severe-service conditions change it.
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2012–2016 Honda CR-V maintenance schedule
High confidence7,500 miles / 12 months
- Replace engine oil and filter (Maintenance Minder code A or B, B adds brake/suspension/fluid inspection)
- Rotate tires (sub-code 1)
15,000 miles / 24 months
- Oil and filter
- Tire rotation
- Inspect brakes, boots, suspension, fluid levels
30,000 miles / 36 months
- Replace engine air filter and cabin filter (sub-code 2)
- Rear differential fluid on AWD (sub-code 6)
- Inspect drive belt
60,000 miles / 72 months
- Repeat 30k services
- CVT fluid drain & fill on 2015–2016 (sub-code 3). Many owners do it every 25k–30k
100,000 miles / 120 months
- Replace coolant (sub-code 5; then every ~60k)
- Inspect water pump and hoses
105,000 miles / 126 months
- Replace spark plugs and inspect valve clearance (sub-code 4)
Honda uses the Maintenance Minder, the car computes oil life and displays codes (A = oil change, B = oil change + inspections; 1 = rotate tires, 2 = air/cabin filters, 3 = transmission fluid, 4 = plugs/valves, 5 = coolant, 6 = rear diff fluid). Mileages above are typical equivalents, not a fixed Honda chart. Service when oil life reaches 15%.
Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?
These service schedule 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
2012–2016 Honda CR-V service schedule: common questions
How often does a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V need servicing?
- The first scheduled visit is at 7,500 miles or 12 months, whichever comes first, and the pattern repeats from there.
What is due at 30,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?
- Replace engine air filter and cabin filter (sub-code 2); Rear differential fluid on AWD (sub-code 6); Inspect drive belt.
What is due at 60,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?
- Repeat 30k services; CVT fluid drain & fill on 2015–2016 (sub-code 3). Many owners do it every 25k–30k.
What is due at 100,000 miles on a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?
- Replace coolant (sub-code 5; then every ~60k); Inspect water pump and hoses.
Does severe service change the schedule for a 2012–2016 Honda CR-V?
- Honda uses the Maintenance Minder, the car computes oil life and displays codes (A = oil change, B = oil change + inspections; 1 = rotate tires, 2 = air/cabin filters, 3 = transmission fluid, 4 = plugs/valves, 5 = coolant, 6 = rear diff fluid). Mileages above are typical equivalents, not a fixed Honda chart. Service when oil life reaches 15%.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2016 CR-V 2.4L K24W9 oil capacity 4.6 qt
- College Hills Honda, 17220-R5A-A00 air filter (2012–2014 CR-V)
- College Hills Honda, 17220-5LA-A00 air filter (2015–2016 CR-V)
- HondaPartsNow. 80292-SDA-407 cabin filter fits 2007–2016 CR-V
- TireSize.com, 2016 Honda CR-V OE fitments by trim
- AutoZone, Honda CR-V Group 51R battery application
- EricTheCarGuy, Honda 2.4L VTC actuator noise (TSB fix)
- CR-V Owners Club, 2015 CR-V vibration at idle, TSB 15-046
- fueleconomy.gov, 2014 / 2016 CR-V EPA ratings