2023 Honda HR-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other HR-V years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 687 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda HR-V. That is the most of any HR-V model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (319 complaints, 46%). Complaints mention 7 crashes, 4 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 687owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 7complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2023 Honda HR-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper problems | 319 | 46% | — | “rear windshield” (36%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 214 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Steering problems | 78 | 11% | 23,000 | “wheel sticks” (10%) | — |
| Visibility problems | 78 | 11% | 13,231 | “rear windshield” (56%) | — |
| Structure | 33 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 30 | 4% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 13 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 1% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 1% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 1% | 6,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1% | 20,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 0% | 10,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2023 Honda HR-V recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering
Problem: 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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:front
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate (RQ24006) — opened Apr 4, 2024, closed Mar 26, 2025.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V equipped with Firestone Tires, Tire Line: Destination LE3, Tire Size: 225/55/R18, DOT Number: 17X5LDLE3. The contact stated that all four tires were inflated for several days before the rear passengerâs side tire had a blowout. While driving 70 MPH, the TPMS…
The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. I was driving on croatan highway in obx nc I was surprised because it never did that before. My son in law is. Honda certified mechanic. He said it was sticking. But he could not fix it because Honda needed to fix it. I took it to Honda in va. For my oil…
Fuel pump not holding enough pressure causing issues with car starting. No warning lights were displayed. Dealership checked and confirmed and replaced defective parts
In April, I returned to my vehicle in my employerâs parking lot in Cranberry Township, PA and found the rear window completely shattered, with glass both inside and outside the vehicle. I immediately contacted my Honda service center and was told there were no reported issues or recalls. Because…
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was sticking and was firm. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where…
Other Honda HR-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 HR-V | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 HR-V | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 HR-V | 47 | 1 |
| 2024 HR-V | 109 | 4 |
| 2023 | 687 | 3 |
| 2022 HR-V | 88 | 3 |
| 2021 HR-V | 63 | 4 |
| 2020 HR-V | 84 | 5 |
| 2019 HR-V | 236 | 7 |
| 2018 HR-V | 158 | 3 |
| 2017 HR-V | 123 | 0 |
| 2016 HR-V | 241 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda HR-V?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, unknown or other, steering problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 319 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Honda HR-V?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Honda HR-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other HR-V model years, the 2023 has far more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.