Parts for your 2013 Honda Cr-v-Egr valve

2013 Honda CR‑V EGR valve — is it there, and does it matter?

For the 2013 Honda CR‑V sold in Australia and New Zealand with the 2.4‑litre petrol i‑VTEC (K24Z series) engine, an external EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve is not fitted. It isn’t a service item on the petrol model, and you won’t find it in the engine bay or listed in the petrol RM‑series parts catalogue. This isn’t a miss, Honda engineered the K‑series petrol to meet emissions targets without a conventional EGR valve.

Why no EGR on the petrol? Honda’s i‑VTEC with Variable Timing Control uses valve overlap to create “internal EGR,” recirculating a controlled amount of exhaust back into the cylinders without a separate valve. Along with precise fuel and spark management and a three‑way catalytic converter, this strategy hits ADR/Euro emissions targets while keeping the layout simple and reliable. It also dodges the common carbon build‑up dramas seen on some engines with external EGR hardware.

Owners who see generic scan-tool menus mentioning EGR on a petrol 2013 CR‑V can ignore that line item—there’s no external EGR system to test or replace. If an “EGR” code pops up on a petrol model, it’s usually a scan-tool interpretation quirk or a different fault (like intake leaks, PCV issues, or oxygen sensor feedback) masquerading as EGR behaviour.

Exception: the diesel variant (2.2 i‑DTEC, where offered) does use a cooled EGR valve and an EGR cooler to manage NOx under lean combustion. Those parts can soot up with lots of short trips. Diesel owners should consider periodic inspections, ensure quality low‑ash oil, and keep up with air and fuel filter changes. If drivability goes off or a check engine light appears with EGR‑related codes, a professional clean or replacement of the EGR valve/cooler may be needed.

Technical sources referenced:

• Honda CR‑V 2012–2014 Factory Service Manual (K24Z petrol): Engine Controls schematics list no external EGR system.
• Honda Electronic Parts Catalogue (RM‑series, 2013 petrol): No EGR valve or EGR cooler parts listed for K24Z models.
• Honda/SAE technical literature on K‑series i‑VTEC and VTC describing internal EGR via valve timing overlap for NOx control.
• Honda i‑DTEC (2.2) workshop information: includes EGR valve and EGR cooler assemblies on diesel variants.

Bottom line: if it’s a 2013 CR‑V petrol, there’s no EGR valve to service. If it’s the diesel, the EGR system is a real component and benefits from preventative attention—especially on vehicles doing lots of urban, low‑speed trips.

Popular questions

Does my 2013 CR‑V petrol have an EGR valve?
Petrol models with the 2.4‑litre K24Z engine don’t have an external EGR valve. Honda uses cam timing (i‑VTEC with VTC) to achieve an internal EGR effect, so there’s nothing to replace or clean. If someone tries to sell an EGR valve for a petrol 2013 CR‑V, it won’t fit because the part doesn’t exist on that engine.

What about the diesel 2013 CR‑V—does it use EGR?
Yes. The 2.2 i‑DTEC diesel (where offered) uses a cooled EGR valve and an EGR cooler. These can soot up with lots of stop‑start use. Symptoms include rough running, hesitation, or an engine light with EGR‑related codes. Cleaning or replacing the valve/cooler and keeping to proper service intervals helps keep things sweet.

How does Honda control NOx without an EGR valve on the petrol?
By using valve timing overlap (i‑VTEC with VTC) to recirculate a small portion of exhaust internally, then managing combustion with closed‑loop fuel control and a three‑way cat. It’s a neat way to meet emissions targets and reduce hardware that can clog. If the car feels like it has “EGR problems,” look instead at intake leaks, PCV, spark plugs, or sensor issues.