NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls and 631 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V (including the hybrid).
7Safety recalls
631Owner complaints
22Complaints citing a crash
2Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: tires, fuel system, steering, electrical system, and 2 more. Most-reported area: steering (397 complaints, 63%; median mileage when it happened: 10,300). Includes the CR-V Hybrid and the CR-V e:FCEV hydrogen fuel-cell model.
7 safety recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Risk: A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles.
The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
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 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.
The fix and full notice
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.
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 high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.
Risk: 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
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.
The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid 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."
Risk: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles.
NHTSA listing: CR-V. Honda campaign 6PK.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 631 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 CR-V. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Steering397 · 63%
Median 10,300 miles at failure (22 reports)
Forward collision avoidance44 · 7%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (30); adaptive cruise control (17)
Lane departure systems43 · 7%
Most named: assist (29); warning (19)
Electrical system38 · 6%
Brakes34 · 5%
Engine28 · 4%
Visibility/wiper27 · 4%
Unknown or other42 · 7%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Honda CR-V recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2023 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2017 CR-V drew the most (835) and the 2023 drew 570.
Owner complaints
2023: 631 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Honda CR-V
Model year
Complaints
2016
393
2017
1,768
2018
2,141
2019
1,099
2020
435
2021
433
2022
334
2023
631
2024
477
2025
276
2026
143
Safety recalls
2023: 7 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Honda CR-V
Model year
Recalls
2016
3
2017
7
2018
5
2019
8
2020
9
2021
5
2022
6
2023
7
2024
4
2025
5
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Honda CR-V SUV AWD
Rollover risk 15.5%
Honda CR-V SUV FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Questions
What are the most common 2023 CR-V problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: steering (397), forward collision avoidance (44), lane departure systems (43). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2023 Honda CR-V earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my CR-V has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.