2023 Honda CR-V Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 8 NHTSA recalls and 633 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

24/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2023 Honda CR-V

The 2023 Honda CR-V shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

8 recalls on record

633

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2023 Honda CR-V (8)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Honda dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner

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…

NHTSA #23V092000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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…

NHTSA #23V858000

🔧 Steering

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…

NHTSA #24V744000

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Cvt

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…

NHTSA #23V588000

🔧 Electrical System: Propulsion System: Traction Battery

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…

NHTSA #24V745000

🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump

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…

NHTSA #24V763000

🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

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

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…

NHTSA #26V366000

🔧 Tires: Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

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

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's…

NHTSA #26V663000

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Most Common Problems — 2023 Honda CR-V

Based on 633 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Steering

397

Unknown Or Other

Electrical System

Visibility/wiper

Structure

Service Brakes

Engine

Power Train

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Honda CR-V — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2023 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2022, 2025, 2026 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2023 Honda CR-V

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Honda CR-V has 8 recall campaigns and 633 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V have?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has 8 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda CR-V?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2023 Honda CR-V are: Steering, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Visibility/wiper. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V safe to buy?

The 2023 Honda CR-V has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 8 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Honda CR-V should I buy?

Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Honda CR-V are: 2022, 2025, 2026. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.