I have had other problems with my Hondavehicle. These cars seem to have a quality issue. vtc actuator recall. The 2013 Honda CR-V has 28 problems reported for grinding sound upon cold startup. Am I being ripped off? (2018?) Honda is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 CR-V, Odyssey, and model year 2013 Acura RDX vehicles. VTC Recall or TSB The result of VTC actuator complete mechanical failure is catastrophic. Posted by 2 years ago. The variable valve timing control (vtc) actuator is defective. The lawsuit included affected certain versions of the 2008-2011 Honda Accord coupe and sedan and 2010-2011 Honda CR-V. Latest service bulletins of the 2013 Honda Cr-v vehicles. I have the same problem and have had many problems with my 2013 Honda Accord EX-L. First started at 40k with hard starts and at 60k my transmission went out. For additional recall assistance, click the Ask Dave by Honda button. REVISION SUMMARY Under DIAGNOSIS, the audio/movie file was added. It's not a recall per-se but they know about it. This is exactly what happened to my K24Z3 motor. ... the engine rattles loudly for about 2 seconds. The valves from the intake of either cylinder 2&3 or 1&4 WILL result in a tensioner to fail and a fantastic collision of the valve with the piston. Honda’s VTC Actuator Problems Contribute to High Oil Consumption. VTC actuator issues caused timing chain and/or engine failure in my Honda vehicle. A09-010 February 25, 2017 05909 Version 5 Engine Rattles at Cold Start-Up Supersedes 09-010, dated March 3, 2015, to revise the information highlighted in yellow. If you are dissatisfied with your vehicle performance or have a product complaint, please contact Honda Automobile Customer Service at (800) 999-1009. Honda took the engine for further investigation and research. Average failure mileage is 26,450 miles. The hard starts went away and a year later I have had my alternator go out, my condenser is leaking and my VTC actuator needs replaced. In 2012, a class action lawsuit was filed against Honda. 2013 Honda CRV Timing chain and VTC Actuator replacement 8 Answers. All safety recall repairs are FREE at authorized Honda dealers. on our 2013. Archived. Model: CR-V Accord Model Year: 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Other My 2013 Honda CRV just crossed 60,000 miles, started with engine rattling noise during cold start, and now got the check engine, steering and traction lights turned ON on the dashboard. Am I being ripped off? The first replacement VTC actuator resulted in no change in the situation. The defective actuator was also installed in 2012-2014 CRV's. Upon doing some research, I learned that Honda has been installing the defective VTC actuator since 2008, in Accords. 8. Close. AFFECTED VEHICLES Year Model Trim VIN Range 2008–12 Accord ALL ALL 2012 CR-V ALL ALL 2013 CR-V 2WD […] The warranty expired in March but the issue was intermittent in February. 2013 Honda CR-V timing chain and VTC Actuator (repair). The quick process of swapping the VTC actuator without removing the timing equipment. 2013 Honda CR-V timing chain and VTC Actuator (repair). Jump to Latest Follow ... and told them that this was my 3rd CR-V and 5th Honda, and I thought Honda should offer to pick up part of the cost for the faulty part.