Low beam headlight
Defect Summary
Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v; model year 2003 through 2005 pilot; and model year 2002 and 2003 civic vehicles. in march 2012, honda filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2002 through 2004 cr-v and certain model year 2003 pilot vehicles. in august 2012, honda informed the agency that it was including an additional 820,789 vehicles including certain model year 2004 and 2005 pilots and model year 2002 and 2003 civics. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 1,375,217. due to tension from the combination switch wiring harness, wear on the surface of the electrical terminal can occur, yielding copper oxide, which increases electrical resistance. increased electrical resistance may cause the terminal ends to melt within the wiring harness connector.
Safety Consequence
If the terminal ends melt within the wiring harness connector, the low beam headlights may become inoperative, reducing driver visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will repair the low beam terminal harness or replace the lighting switch as necessary, free of charge. the original recall began in april 2012. owners of vehicles involved in the september 2012 expansion will be notified in september 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-800-999-1009.
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FAQ: Recall 12V136000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V136000?
NHTSA recall 12V136000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 30, 2012. It addresses: Low beam headlight. The recall affects approximately 1,375,217 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V136000 or the manufacturer campaign number S34, S51. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.