--- title: "2013 Honda CR-V Parts and Specs" description: "Everything for the 2013 Honda CR-V: oil type and capacity, battery group size, tire sizes, wiper blades, filters, service schedule, and common problems, verified, sourced, and in one place." url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2013" updated: "2026-08-20" --- # 2013 Honda CR-V parts and specs Everything you need to own and maintain this exact model year. Verified specifications, part numbers, and the problems that recur, in one place. 4th generation (RM), 2012-2016, Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD). ## Quick facts | Quick fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Engine oil | 0W-20, 4.4 qt | | 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) | ## Specifications for the 2012-2016 CR-V ### 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). These specifications are shared across every CR-V of the 4th generation (RM) generation. See the [2012-2016 Honda CR-V overview](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012-2016) for the full picture, or the [Honda CR-V guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v) to compare every generation. ## What changed for the 2013 Honda CR-V | Years | What changed | | --- | --- | | 2013 | Carries over unchanged from the 2012 redesign | ## Known problems with the 2013 Honda CR-V 4 of the 5 issues we track for the 2012-2016 generation are documented against the 2013 model year. ### VTC actuator cold-start rattle (K24) (moderate) A loud 1-3 second rattle/grind at cold start-up is the K24's variable timing control (VTC) actuator losing oil pressure preload overnight, the signature 2.4L Honda noise. Honda TSB 16-012 covers diagnosis and actuator replacement. The noise itself rarely causes immediate damage, but a worn actuator can eventually throw timing codes, and replacements have been known to develop the noise again. Honda TSB 16-012 (supersedes earlier K24 VTC bulletins). Typical cost: $500-$800 parts and labor (actuator + timing cover work). ### Door lock actuator failures (minor) Power door lock actuators wear out and either stop responding to the fob/switch or cycle intermittently, often one door at a time. It is one of the most common owner-reported gen-4 repairs. The actuator is inside the door latch assembly; replacement is a straightforward door-panel-off job and good used/aftermarket latches are cheap. Typical cost: $80-$150 DIY per door; $250-$400 at a shop. ### A/C compressor clutch and relay failures (intermittent warm air) (moderate) Owners report A/C that intermittently blows warm: the usual culprits are a failing compressor relay (a cheap first check), a worn compressor clutch/clutch air gap, or ultimately a failed compressor. Swap the relay first. It is a $15 part and fixes a surprising share of cases before condemning the compressor. Typical cost: $15 (relay) to $700-$1,100 (compressor replacement). ### Group 51R battery marginal capacity / repeat dead batteries (minor) The small factory 51R battery (~410 CCA) ages fast, and cars driven on short trips kill them well before 4 years. Symptoms are slow cranking and dead mornings after cold nights. Replace with a quality 500 CCA 51R; load-test rather than guessing. Typical cost: $130-$220 for a replacement battery. 1 more issue is reported in other 2012-2016 years: Vibration/shudder at idle and low speed (2015-2016 Earth Dreams + CVT) (2015-2016). Full detail, costs and sources on the [Honda CR-V problems and years to avoid](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/common-problems) guide. ## Which engines were offered in the 2013 CR-V? | Engine | Trims | Oil | Oil capacity | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2.4L 4-cylinder (K24Z7, port injection), 2012-2014 | All 2012-2014 trims (LX, EX, EX-L); 5-speed automatic | 0W-20 | 4.4 qt | ## About the Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V is one of America's best-selling compact SUVs, and the 2012-2025 span covers three generations with very different powertrains under a familiar shape. 4L (K24W9) and a CVT for 2015-2016, a change that brought better mpg along with widely reported idle-vibration complaints, and the K24's classic cold-start VTC actuator rattle. 0L two-motor hybrid arrived for 2020. 0L hybrid roughly half of sales; its headline issues are the 'sticky steering' recall (24V-744) and a hybrid fuel pump recall (24V-763). 3 bolt pattern with 80 ft-lb lug torque, CR2032 smart-key batteries, and Honda's Maintenance Minder deciding service timing instead of a fixed mileage chart. CVT models take Honda HCF-2 fluid only. Do not substitute regular ATF or generic 'multi-vehicle' CVT fluid. For how the specifications changed across every generation, see the [full Honda CR-V guide](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v). ## Other Honda CR-V years - [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2025) - [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2024) - [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2023) - [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2022) - [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2021) - [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2020) - [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2019) - [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2018) - [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2017) - [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2016) - [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2015) - [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2014) - [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/honda/cr-v/2012) Data confidence for this generation: High confidence. ## 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.