Honda CR-V · 2012–2025
Honda CR-V Key Fob Battery Type and Replacement
The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.
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Has the Honda CR-V key fob battery specification changed by year?
| Model years | Fob battery |
|---|---|
| 2023–2025 | CR2032 |
| 2017–2022 | CR2032 (all smart fobs) |
| 2012–2016 | CR1620 (remote-head key, 2012–2014); CR2032 (smart key on 2015–2016 EX and above). Check the old battery |
Each row links to the full specification for that generation, including trim-by-trim breakdowns and the part numbers. Where engines within a generation differ, that page separates them.
Full specifications by generation
The key fob battery on a Honda CR-V is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.
2023–2025 Honda CR-V
6th generation (RS) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or AWD; hybrid ~half of sales) · Key fob battery
2017–2022 Honda CR-V
5th generation (RW) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD; hybrid AWD-only) · Key fob battery
2012–2016 Honda CR-V
4th generation (RM) · Compact crossover SUV (FWD or Real Time AWD) · Key fob battery
Honda CR-V key fob battery: common questions
What battery does the Honda CR-V key fob take?
- A single CR2032 coin cell.
Can you use a CR2032 instead of a CR2025 in a 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 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
Find your exact CR-V
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