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2023 Honda CR-V

The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.

NHTSA data through October 2026View original NHTSA data Change vehicle

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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.

Owner complaints
517
Received Dec 2022 to Oct 2026
Official recalls listed
3
Naming this model year; check your VIN for applicability
BrakeNews flagged problems
4
Statistical signals, not official defect findings or recalls

Owner reports

Most reported problems

  1. 1
    Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed232 complaints · 45% of this vehicle’s complaints
  2. 2
    Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly24 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
  3. 3
    Automatic emergency braking applies without reason24 complaints · 4.6% of this vehicle’s complaints
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Official NHTSA records

Recalls to check

  • Recall #24V744000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
  • Recall #23V858000Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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BrakeNews signals

Flagged complaint patterns

Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.

How flags are identified

Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 21 crashes, 1 fire, 21 people injured, 0 deaths.

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Where do owners report problems?

Choose an area on the car or a system below to explore the reported problems.

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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.

View selected problems

Showing all 20 listed problems by system.

Engine & powertrain

1 more problem

Brakes

Electrical & lights

Airbags, belts & seats

Steering, suspension & tires

3 more problems

Body, doors & glass

1 more problem

Driver assistance

Other

No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Complaints received about the 2023 Honda CR-V
64
Show as a table
MonthComplaints
December 20221
January 20230
February 20231
March 20235
April 20230
May 20234
June 20235
July 202313
August 20239
September 20237
October 202320
November 202318
December 202364
January 202453
February 202441
March 202428
April 202450
May 202421
June 202411
July 20245
August 20244
September 20246
October 202411
November 20247
December 202416
January 202514
February 202510
March 20259
April 20259
May 20250
June 20251
July 20252
August 20255
September 20255
October 20253
November 20255
December 20251
January 20268
February 20267
March 20264
April 20268
May 20264
June 20262
July 20266
August 20268
September 20264
October 20262
Total517

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

ProblemComplaintsShareShare ratioStatus
Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed23245%6.2×NHTSA recall #24V744000
Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly244.6%1.3×NHTSA recall #24V744000
Automatic emergency braking applies without reason244.6%4.1×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 4.6%
Side mirrors give poor rear visibility152.9%7.7×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Jul 2023
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 1.0%
Power steering rack leaks fluid132.5%7.5×
Hood latch fails and hood flies open122.3%17.7×
Glass shatters or cracks without impact112.1%1.8×
Power steering cuts out while driving112.1%–
Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips91.7%0.7×
Steering wheel clunks or clicks when turning91.7%–
Unintended acceleration despite braking81.6%1×
Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail61.2%8.3×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Feb 2026
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 2.3%
Airbags fail to deploy in crashes51.0%–
Headlights dim or fail at night51.0%–
Fuel pump fails and engine stalls51.0%2.1×NHTSA recall #23V858000
Head gasket leaks coolant into engine51.0%1.2×BrakeNews flag · First signal: Sep 2026 · Recent surge
Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.7%
Seat belt fails to latch or retract40.8%–
Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed40.8%3.3×
Rearview backup camera fails or goes black30.6%–
Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own30.6%–

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

  • NHTSA recall #24V744000October 3, 20241,693,199 vehicles affected

    steering

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

  • NHTSA recall #23V858000December 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles affected

    fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  • NHTSA recall #23V092000February 16, 202398 vehicles affected

    seats: front assembly: recliner

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

    A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy

    Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.

Other model years

About this data

NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2023 Honda CR-V.

Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.

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