Honda HR-V 2023 recalls, problems, complaints and safety
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda HR-V 2023 and 687 complaints filed by owners. It's the model year with the most complaints for the Honda HR-V between 2016 and 2025.
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 HR-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 HR-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.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 23V782000 · 2023-11-21
What happens
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."
Consequence
A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
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.
The repair is free at any dealer of the brand.
Complaints from other owners
687 complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of this model.
7 with a crash · 4 injuries
Most reported problems on the Honda HR-V 2023
- Wipers: 319 (46% of complaints)
- Visibility (glass and mirrors): 78 (11% of complaints)
- Steering: 77 (11% of complaints)
- Structure and body: 33 (5% of complaints)
- Electrical system: 30 (4% 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 HR-V 2023
- Confirm by VIN on NHTSA that the recalls on this list were repaired.
- Test every wiper speed and the washer.
- Check the windshield, defroster and mirrors.
- The wheel should be centered going straight, with no vibration, noises when turning or stiffness.
- Get an inspection from an independent mechanic before paying.
Safety rating (NCAP)
| Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | Not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Not rated |
| 2023 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Honda HR-V recalls by year
- 2016 : 2 recalls · 241 complaints
- 2017 : 0 recalls · 123 complaints
- 2018 : 3 recalls · 158 complaints
- 2019 : 7 recalls · 236 complaints
- 2020 : 5 recalls · 84 complaints
- 2021 : 4 recalls · 63 complaints
- 2022 : 3 recalls · 88 complaints
- 2023 : 3 recalls · 687 complaints
- 2024 : 4 recalls · 109 complaints
- 2025 : 1 recall · 47 complaints
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Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the Honda HR-V 2023 have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls issued for the Honda HR-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 HR-V 2023?
In complaints filed with NHTSA, the most mentioned component is: wipers (319 of 687 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 16, 2026. Sources: NHTSA vPIC (decoding), NHTSA Recalls, NHTSA Complaints and NHTSA NCAP (5-Star Safety Ratings).