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2023 Honda CR-V problems

NHTSA lists 631 complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 22 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 17 complaints mention an injury, with 22 injuries and 0 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as HONDA CR-V.

At a glance

Complaints
631
With crash
22
With fire
2
With injury (complaints)
17
Injuries
22
Deaths
0
Recalls
7
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
2,490,460
Investigations
1
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
111

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. The available sales group does not match this vehicle variant.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STEERING39762.9%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE447.0%
LANE DEPARTURE436.8%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER426.7%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM386.0%
SERVICE BRAKES345.4%
ENGINE284.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER274.3%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM233.6%
STRUCTURE223.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEAUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING30
LANE DEPARTUREASSIST29
STRUCTUREBODY22
LANE DEPARTUREWARNING19
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL17
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEWARNINGS17
BACK OVER PREVENTIONWARNINGS5
LANE DEPARTUREBLIND SPOT DETECTION3
VISIBILITYREARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES3
BACK OVER PREVENTIONREARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING2

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags

These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.

Failure modes
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
loss of control24739.1%0.76
mechanical failure19130.3%0.73
electrical electronic609.5%0.82
unclear477.4%0.91
visibility or lighting365.7%0.93
structural or corrosion172.7%0.75
noise or comfort132.1%0.70
fluid or fuel leak81.3%0.77
fire or overheating61.0%0.83
restraint or airbag61.0%0.88
Severities
LabelCountShare of taggedMean confidence
moderate46774.0%0.86
low12419.7%0.68
high355.5%0.88
none40.6%0.99
critical10.2%0.70

Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 631 tagged complaints of 631 complaints (100.0%).

Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.

Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.

Recalls

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7 recalls.

26V366000

Date: 2026-06-04. Systems: TIRES.

Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach. (excerpt)

Consequence: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury. (excerpt)

Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V763000

Date: 2024-10-14. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V745000

Date: 2024-10-03. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.

Consequence: An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

24V744000

Date: 2024-10-03. Systems: STEERING.

Defect: 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 ste (excerpt)

Consequence: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V858000

Date: 2023-12-18. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Defect: 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 tan (excerpt)

Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V588000

Date: 2023-08-17. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Consequence: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

23V092000

Date: 2023-02-16. Systems: SEATS.

Defect: 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 (excerpt)

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

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. (excerpt)

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

1 investigations; 0 open.

EA23003

Opened: 2023-11-29. Closed: 2025-01-28.

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

On November 29, 2023, the Oi? ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering ei? ort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required ste

Systems: STEERING.

Linked campaign numbers: 24V744.

Manufacturer communications

111 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
STRUCTURE28
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24
ENGINE20
VISIBILITY12
VISIBILITY/WIPER9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE3

11037704

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).

11037706

Date: 2026-09-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).

11036414

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

11036416

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.

11036424

Date: 2026-08-26. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE.

Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.

11036113

Date: 2026-08-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.

11035778

Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Other. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.

11035783

Date: 2026-07-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM.

Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.

11034202

Date: 2026-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.

Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.

11031288

Date: 2026-04-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE.

Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System) is stored, and the driver information

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
CR-V515
CR-V HYBRID116

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