Servicenews Article - If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. One of the original equipment tires is the Continental CrossContact? LX, size 225/65R17 (P/N 42751-CTL-010, DOT ID CN5L). Made in France, it has a 1-ply sidewall construction. These tires have been discontinued, but there's a limited supply still available until they run out.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2014 Honda CR-V tires problems
moderate 35 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
35
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
What stands out
Of the 16 model years of Honda CR-V we track for tires problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 35.
Owners have filed 35 tires complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
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.
Servicenews article - If you get a vehicle coming in because the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. One of the original equipment tires (DOT ID CN5L) are the Continental CrossContact? LX, size 225/65R17. Made in France, they have a 1-ply sidewall construction.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Tech line summary article - If you get any vehicles coming in because the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on after a recent tire replacement, the issue could be a mismatched tire. The original tires (CN5L) were made in France and have a 1-ply sidewall construction. Those tires have been discontinued and are now made in Portugal. The Portugal-made tires (AF5L) have a 2-ply sidewall construction.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Service bulletin - The Low Tire Pressure/TPMS indicator is on with VSA DTC 151-11 (low tire pressure threshold refinement) and the tire pressures were properly set to the driver?s doorjamb label. A second software update is needed for different driving conditions.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗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 ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
The 2014 CR-V's tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) dominates complaints—34 of 35 narratives center on the warning light illuminating repeatedly despite proper tire pressure. Owners report the light coming on within days of purchase or shortly after, then recurring every few hundred to a few thousand miles, even after dealer resets and recalibrations. Tire pressures consistently check fine (typically 30–32 PSI per spec) at dealerships, tire shops, and military base facilities. Dealers acknowledge this as a known defect and initially promise a Honda software patch, but the fix either never materializes, works only briefly (one week), or helps roughly 10% of affected cars. After multiple dealer visits—some owners report 6 to 8 trips—the problem persists. Owners express frustration that the false warnings render the safety feature unreliable and create doubt about whether a real pressure loss has occurred. One narrative describes a 2014 CR-V with dry rot on all four tires at 21,751 miles (less than two years old); another reports sidewall steel belt separation on all four tires at 40,000 miles. A 2020 model narrative mentions three Yokohama tire failures over two months involving shredding. One owner experienced a sudden sidewall blowout at 13,485 miles with no visible wear and proper PSI.
Same Honda CR-V tires reports on nearby years: 2011
Failure modes owners describe
Persistent TPMS false warnings
Tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates repeatedly despite tires being properly inflated at factory specification (30 PSI). Light comes on within days of purchase or after short driving intervals (30–700 miles), and recurs even after dealer resets, recalibrations, and attempts at software updates. The defect is known to Honda; dealers acknowledge a software issue in the works but fixes either never arrive, work temporarily, or are ineffective on most vehicles.
When: Begins within days to weeks of purchase; recurs every 300–700 miles or 4–10 days throughout ownership
Symptoms owners cite: TPMS warning light illuminates repeatedly; Light comes on immediately after dealer reset; Tire pressures confirmed normal (30–32 PSI) at each alert; Light persists despite software updates or sensor adjustments; Pattern may correlate with cold weather or highway speeds (45–57 MPH)
Codes mentioned: TPMS system malfunction
Repairs/costs cited: Dealers perform tire pressure checks, system calibration/recalibration, and software updates. Owners report six to eight dealer visits without resolution. Honda informed some owners of an upcoming software patch (expected January–February 2014 timeframe), but patch either failed to deploy, worked only ~10% of the time, or helped only briefly before light returned.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Honda acknowledged the defect and stated engineers were working on a software fix. Patches were promised but did not arrive or were ineffective. Corporate told owners to return to dealerships; no recall issued for TPMS software defect.
Premature tire dry rot and sidewall failure
All four tires on a 2014 CR-V (21,751 miles, approximately 2 years old, October 2015) were found to be dry rotted. Separately, another owner reported sidewall steel belt separation on all four tires at 40,000 miles, causing violent shaking and vibration. Both instances required full tire replacement. A 2020 model narrative reports three Yokohama Geolander CV GO58 tires (size 215/70R16) failing over two months, shredding with minimal advance warning despite TPMS alert.
When: Dry rot at 21,751 miles (2 years of ownership); sidewall separation at 40,000 miles; shredding failures in 2020 model at unspecified but short intervals
Symptoms owners cite: All four tires exhibiting dry rot despite regular Honda service and low mileage; Sidewall steel belt separation on all four tires; Violent shaking and vibration at highway speeds; Tire shredding with little advance notice despite TPMS alert
Repairs/costs cited: Owner paid $520.86 for four replacement tires (different brand) after dry rot diagnosis. Sidewall failure replaced under dealer service. Continental (original tire manufacturer) offered only pro-rate coverage, not free replacement.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Continental declined warranty replacement, offering only pro-rate credit. Honda and tire dealer did not provide no-cost replacement or explain cause of premature failure.
Tire vibration and balance issues
One 2014 CR-V owner reported severe vibrations throughout the vehicle at highway speeds (55 MPH or higher) beginning within one week of purchase. After three dealer visits, issues were attributed variously to a cupped rear tire, a front driver-side tire out of balance, over-inflated tires, and a right rear tire requiring replacement. Vibration persisted despite these repairs.
When: Within one week of purchase; problem unresolved after three dealer visits
Symptoms owners cite: Severe vibrations throughout vehicle at highway speeds (55+ MPH); Cupped rear tire; Front driver-side tire out of balance; Over-inflated tires; TPMS light illuminating repeatedly despite correct tire pressure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer attributed problem to cupped rear tire, front driver-side tire imbalance, over-inflation, and right rear tire replacement. Vibrations not resolved after repairs.
Sudden tire sidewall blowout
One owner experienced a sudden sidewall blowout at 13,485 miles in clear weather and good road conditions at 50 MPH with no visible prior tire wear and proper tire pressure. The tire failure appeared to be a defect rather than road damage.
When: 13,485 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Sudden loud popping noise; Tire sidewall blew out; No visible wear on any tires; Tire pressure was at proper PSI at time of failure
Synthesized from 35 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2014 Honda CR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 35 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 11 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 1,659 and 15,030 miles, with the median around 3,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 1,659; a quarter make it past 15,030. 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/2014/Honda/CR-V.
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