2023–2025 6th generation (RS)
2023–2025 Honda CR-V Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob takes a CR2032 coin cell. How to open the fob without breaking it, and which substitutions actually work.
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Quick answer
The 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob takes a CR2032 coin-cell battery, available at any pharmacy, hardware store, or online for a few dollars.
Replacing the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob battery
- Pry the fob open gently at the seam with a small flathead screwdriver or a coin, working around the edge. Many fobs have a hidden release slot near the key ring or emergency-key blade.
- Note the battery orientation (usually positive side up) before removing the old cell.
- Avoid touching the new battery's faces with bare fingers; skin oils can shorten its life.
- If the fob doesn't work after replacement, check that the battery is seated fully and the contacts weren't bent. Most vehicles do not need re-pairing after a battery change.
Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?
These key fob battery specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2023 through 2025 — the 6th generation (RS), compact crossover suv (fwd or awd; hybrid ~half of sales). 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 2023–2025 Honda CR-V
- 2023Generation launch: EX/EX-L gas, Sport/Sport Touring hybrid; hybrid gets 204 hp and FWD availability for the first time
- 2024LX (17-in wheels) returns as gas base trim; Sport-L Hybrid added
- 2025Largely carryover; steering gearboxes built after Aug 30, 2024 include the sticky-steering fix from the factory
2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob?
- This fob takes a CR2032, so start there. The two cells share a 20 mm diameter but differ in thickness, and the thicker one does not always seat in a housing built for the thinner.
How do you open a 2023–2025 Honda CR-V key fob?
- Slide out the mechanical emergency key first, which usually releases a catch, then part the halves with a plastic pry tool or a coin wrapped in tape. A screwdriver will mark the case and can crack the seam.
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-744 steering gearbox ('sticky steering') recall
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-763 high-pressure fuel pump recall
- Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes
- Car and Driver, Honda recalls 720K Accord/Civic/CR-V over fuel pump
- College Hills Honda, 2023–2027 CR-V maintenance parts (80291-TF3-E01, 17220-64A-A00)
- Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-6MA-J01 hybrid air filter (2023–2026)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2023 CR-V 2.0L LFC3 oil capacity 4.2 qt
- TireSize.com, 2023 CR-V OE fitments by trim
- AutoZone, 2024 CR-V battery (Group 47/H5)
- HondaPartsNow, 2024 CR-V Hybrid OEM 12V battery (Group 51, 500 CCA)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2024 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings
- WiperSizeChart, 2023/2024 CR-V wiper sizes 24/19/10