Connecting rod bolts may be improperly torqued
Defect Summary
American honda motor co. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 accord l4 vehicles manufactured july 29, 2014, to july 31, 2014, 2015 accord l4 vehicles manufactured august 14, 2014, to january 30, 2015, and 2015 cr-v vehicles manufactured september 9, 2014, to february 6, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been assembled with improperly torqued connecting rod bolts, which can cause the engine to lose power or leak oil.
Safety Consequence
Loss of engine power may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash. if the engine leaks oil in the proximity of hot engine or exhaust components, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine short block, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2015. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's number for this recall is jp2 (for accord models) and jp3 (for cr-v models).
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FAQ: Recall 15V121000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V121000?
NHTSA recall 15V121000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on March 2, 2015. It addresses: Connecting rod bolts may be improperly torqued. The recall affects approximately 137 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V121000 or the manufacturer campaign number JP2-Accord, JP3-CR-V. 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.