Honda CR-V 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2023 and 515 complaints filed by owners. It has 32% fewer complaints than the average Honda CR-V from 2016–2025 (754 per year).
These are recalls issued for this model and year, not for your specific car. A car may already be repaired or may not be included. Confirm with your VIN on NHTSA.
Own or buying a Honda CR-V 2023? Enter its VIN to see its exact trim and engine, and confirm on NHTSA whether its recalls were repaired.
Recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2023
Steering
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 2024-10-03
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Fuel system
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023-12-18
What happens
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.
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Seats
NHTSA campaign 23V092000 · 2023-02-16
What happens
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."
Consequence
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
515 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
21 with a crash · 1 with a fire · 21 injuries
Most reported problems on the Honda CR-V 2023
- Steering: 324 (63% of complaints)
- Forward collision avoidance: 37 (7% of complaints)
- Lane departure assist: 30 (6% of complaints)
- Brakes: 28 (5% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 27 (5% of complaints)
Complaints are written by owners and NHTSA doesn't verify each one. They're useful to spot trends.
What to check before buying a Honda CR-V 2023
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
- Ask whether the system braked on its own for no reason ("phantom braking") and whether software updates are pending.
- Test lane assist on the highway.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| 2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD | Not rated | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | Not rated |
Honda CR-V recalls by year
- 2016 : 3 recalls · 393 complaints
- 2017 : 7 recalls · 1,773 complaints
- 2018 : 5 recalls · 2,156 complaints
- 2019 : 8 recalls · 1,103 complaints
- 2020 : 7 recalls · 354 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 334 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 263 complaints
- 2023 : 3 recalls · 515 complaints
- 2024 : 2 recalls · 391 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recalls · 255 complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Honda CR-V 2023 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda CR-V 2023. That doesn't mean every car has them open: confirm with the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at the dealer.
What is the most common problem with the Honda CR-V 2023?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: steering (324 of 515 complaints). Complaints aren't verified one by one, but they show trends.
Model-level information from official NHTSA sources. Confirm by VIN on NHTSA. Not a substitute for a mechanical inspection.
Last updated: October 12, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).