There have not been any recalls on the VTC actuator in the 2014 Honda CR-V. The actuator is known to be defective, but Honda has refused to fix or recall the issue. A bad actuator will cause the engine to rattle loudly for about 2 seconds when starting up, especially during colder outside temperatures. You can diagnose this by letting the car sit for about 6 hours to allow the oil in the VTC system drain, listen to the engine right after starting it for a loud rattle. If it is rattling, the VTC actuator needs to be replaced. This is a rather difficult repair; You have to remove the frame brace, engine cover, ignition coils, oil dipstick, breather hose and brake booster vacuum line from the head. Then the timing chain and camshaft has to be removed. The VTC actuator is located on the end of the camshaft.
Jose
June 9, 2022
Vtc 2014 need to be recall
Brian E.
April 10, 2020
A bad door blend actuator has prompted a recall of the 2014 honda crv.
I will NEVER buy another HONDA! They are well aware of the VTC ACTUATOR problem and refuse to replace or fix it. I have a 2014 CRV And have had it replaced 3 times. It costs over $2,000to fix it and they are not standing behind their products 🤬
Warren V.
April 26, 2023
I was hoping there would be a recall cause it’s so dang common and Honda actually released a service notice about it.
My 2014 CRV actuator replacement is costing me $1,200 at the dealer.
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