Service bulletin - For any TPMS-related warranty repairs, all recorded DTCs must now be entered into the warranty claim. Make sure your repair order includes those DTCs.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2011 Honda CR-V tires problems
moderate Owners of the 2011 Honda CR-V have filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the tires, typically surfacing around 31,000 miles at roughly $150 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See tires across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
| Model year | tires complaints |
|---|---|
| 2007 CR-V | 15 |
| 2008 CR-V | 11 |
| 2009 CR-V | 13 |
| 2010 CR-V | 6 |
| 2011 CR-V (this page) | 10 |
| 2013 CR-V | 4 |
| 2014 CR-V | 35 |
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
DEALER MESSAGE -SERVICE ENGINEERING IS INTERESTED IN COLLECTING TIRES FROM 2009-2011 CR-VS WITH VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER(VIN) STARTING WITH 5J6**** OR 3CZ**** THAT EXHIBIT ALLEGED PREMATURE OR UNEVEN WEAR. TO FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE OF THIS CONDITION, SERVICE ENGINEERING WOULD LIKE TO GATHER PERTINENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO HAVING TIRES COLLECTED AND SHIPPED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: TIRES MAY WEAR PREMATURELY OR UNEVEN. SERVICE ENGINEERING REQUESTS TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE BEFORE TIRES ARE COLLECTED AND SHIPPED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE OR UNEVEN WEAR OF THE TIRES. SERVICE ENGINEERING REQUEST INFORMATION ABOUT THE VEHICLE BEFORE COLLECTING AND SHIPPING THE TIRES.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗HONDA: THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF, POWER ON, BUT IN ACCESSORY; NEVER USE CONVENTIONAL WHEEL & TIRE ASSEMBLIES ON PAX VEHICLES; MIL ON AFTER THROTTLE BODY CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT; S/M FIX BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING, DIALOGUE FOR DVD SURROUND SOUND FROM FRONT SPEAKERS ONLY. VARIOUS MODELS AND MODEL YEARS.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
A cluster of 2011 CR-V owners report original Continental 225/65R17 tires wearing through between 18,600 and 31,463 miles—well short of the 65,000-mile warranty. One owner had full tire replacement at 31,013 miles; another at 31,463 miles despite regular dealer service and proper tire pressure maintenance. All four tires on each vehicle needed replacement. A 2011 CR-V with only 18,657 miles is facing new tires.
Beyond simple wear, owners report cupping and noise. One mechanic discovered the vehicle's rear camber was out of specification but found no adjustment mechanism on the car—Honda has no camber adjuster and won't take responsibility. Another owner noted cupping on the outer tread groove at 15,626 miles with roaring road noise.
Separate incidents include a Bridgestone tire blowout on the freeway with two ruptures on the inside, and a Cooper CS4 tire's inner tube rupture at 44,000 miles.
When owners filed warranty claims, Continental cited policy #3: tread wearout is not covered. Honda referred all claims back to Continental and denied responsibility. Neither manufacturer provided written explanation or supervisor review.
Same Honda CR-V tires reports on nearby years: 2008 · 2009 · 2014
Failure modes owners describe
Premature tread wear
Tires worn through to replacement stage well before manufacturer warranty mileage. Continental 225/65R17 tires on multiple 2011 CR-V units failed between 18,600 and 31,463 miles, despite 65,000-mile warranty advertised. Owners maintained tire pressure and received dealer service. Both Honda and Continental denied warranty claims, citing policy exclusions for tread wearout.
When: 18,600–31,463 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Tires worn to replacement requirement; Vehicle failed inspection due to tire wear; Tires replaced at half or less of advertised warranty mileage
Repairs/costs cited: Full tire replacement sets required; costs cited $183–$193 per tire
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Continental warranty policy #3 excludes tread wearout coverage; Honda denied responsibility and referred owners to Continental. No written denial or supervisor escalation provided.
Cupping and edge wear
Interior edge and outer edge cupping noise and accelerated wear on Continental 4X4 Contact tires. One owner's mechanic determined camber alignment was out of specification with no camber adjustment available on the vehicle. Another reported cupping on outer tread groove producing road noise. Alignment-related cupping creates unsafe tire condition.
When: Within 2 years (from 7,500 to 15,626 miles)
Symptoms owners cite: Interior edge cupping on right-rear tire; Cupping on outermost tread groove; Roaring/rushing road noise; Unsafe tire condition
Repairs/costs cited: Aftermarket camber adjustment part available but not OEM; tire replacement required to eliminate unsafe condition
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda does not acknowledge responsibility; vehicle design lacks camber adjustment capability despite Honda recommending routine alignment checks
Tire blowout
Complete tire failure with rupture on inside of tire during normal freeway driving. One owner reported Bridgestone tire blowout with two ruptures on inside of left rear. Another owner had Cooper CS4 tire inner tube rupture at 44,000 miles (tire was replacement; vehicle had 65,000 miles). No road debris or defects identified.
When: 44,000 miles (replacement tire); unspecified mileage for Bridgestone blowout
Symptoms owners cite: Tire blew out on freeway at 60 mph; Two ruptures on inside of left rear tire; Inner tube ruptured; Tire pressure warning light activated
Repairs/costs cited: Tire replacement required; Bridgestone replacement price $183.00
Rapid wear with cupping
Combination of accelerated tread wear and cup formation on Continental tires appearing very early in vehicle life. Owners reported needing full replacements between 20,000 and 31,000 miles despite regular rotation and maintenance. Cupping noted as isolated to rear tires after rotation.
When: 20,000–31,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Premature tread wear; Cupping development; Rear tires affected after rotation; Need for complete set replacement
Repairs/costs cited: Full tire set replacement required; rotations performed at 7,500 and 15,000 miles did not prevent failure
Synthesized from 10 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2011 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 10 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 9 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 20,000 and 31,463 miles, with the median around 31,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 20,000; a quarter make it past 31,463. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Honda/CR-V.
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