2023 HONDA HR-V

3 recalls, 819 complaints - 16 TSBs

STEERING

Defect Description

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 b... Read more

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.

1,693,199 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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, F... Read more

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.

2,490,460 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Description

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 Standar... Read more

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.

303,770 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

819 total complaints 33 crashes 12 fires 23 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	139
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	98
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	81
STEERING	69
POWER TRAIN	68
SERVICE BRAKES	55
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	35
AIR BAGS	33
STRUCTURE:BODY	27
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	25

Incident date: Aug 23, 2026

Fuel pump not holding enough pressure causing issues with car starting. No warning lights were displayed. Dealership checked and confirmed and replaced defective parts

Incident date: Apr 22, 2026

In April, I returned to my vehicle in my employer’s 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 t... Read more

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

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 i... Read more

Incident date: Aug 8, 2026

My driver's seat when I raise the height lowers in 1 week whereby I cannot safely drive the car because the seat is to low and cannot see above the dashboard.

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

I had driven 1.5 hours of highway driving. Exited highway and at the first stop light the car stalled on a busy four lane road. I have had the recall software update. Took a minute or 2 to get the car restarted

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 GMC Acadia. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was unintendedly drifting to the right. The vehicle was taken to Dally Tire Company, where it was diagnosed with rear links failure and misalignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

After hitting 100,000 mile my car electronics failed and caused my steering to fail and all other safety equipment like airbags and brokering system

Incident date: May 22, 2026

While accelerating onto the highway in my 2016 Kia Optima 2.4L, the vehicle suddenly lost all engine power without warning. The vehicle would no longer accelerate and I was forced to coast and brake to safety. Immediately after the engine shut off, the check engine light, oil light, and battery ligh... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE. ALSO STRONG SMELL OF GAS WHILE PARKED. GETTING WORSE!!! LOOKED UP THIS ISSUE ON YOU TUBE. FOUND THAT THIS IS A DEFECT IN AUDI Q7 YEARS 2007-2012. I OWN AN AUDI 2007 Q7. CALLED NEAREST DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH REPAIR DEPARTMENT. THEY STATED THIS WAS AN IS... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

The lane keep assist has never worked. It doesn't not keep you in the lane, it just chimes when you drift out of it. The bigger issue is the axles. I only owned the car for 1 month when the axles started loudly clicking with every turn. Honda is claiming this is just a cosmetic defect and it does ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Incident date: Mar 30, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Escape. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V123000 (Back Over Prevention) and 26V117000 (Visibility); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was blurry while in re... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2026

The turn signals on my 2026 KTM 390 Adventure do not function properly. They either fail completely or work intermittently. This creates a serious safety hazard because other drivers cannot see when I am turning or changing lanes. This increases the risk of a crash, especially in traffic or low ligh... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

Lower front control arms are bad. Was told by tire company they need replaced. Quote about 2k

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Cadillac Escalade. While the contact's wife was driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred while a tractor-trailer was driving closely behind the vehicle. The contac... Read more

Incident date: Dec 28, 2025

I was leaving from a friends' house and got a "Check electric vehicle system" error and the car went into "limp" mode while on the road. I drove to a hotel parking lot and dropped off my family then proceeded the next day to drive the car to a local dealership for service and the car maxed out at 1... Read more

Incident date: Dec 12, 2025

The EGR system in my 2013 BMW x5d has failed. There is a recall notice for the EGR system on the 2014 BMW x5d with the same engine and exhaust system related to a fire warning. It would seem to make sense to include the my car in the recall under the circumstances.

Incident date: Aug 31, 2025

Vehicle will inadvertantly accelerate or set cruise control to high speeds when on residential and low speed roads. Several times when either coming to a stop or accelerating from a stop vehicle has entered cruise control at 55-57 mph. Had to brake to stop vehicle acceleration.

Incident date: Aug 31, 2025

Subject: Abnormal Engine Failure – Hyundai Case #[XXX] I am filing this complaint regarding my Hyundai vehicle, which suffered catastrophic engine failure at approximately 150,000 miles. While the vehicle is outside the standard warranty, this type of failure is not consistent with normal use or e... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

My 2019 Ford Edge was having engine problems. I was experiencing shuttering at speeds 20-40 mph. My vehicle odometer is at about 104,000 miles. I took the vehicle into Kendall Ford of Marysville, in Marysville Washington. I requested a diagnostic to determine what was causing the shuttering. I offer... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

The CV joint is clicking on both side of the suv.

Incident date: Aug 31, 2025

Loose/Detached Bilateral Exterior C-Pillar around the rear window. Both sides are lifted and very loose with the potential to cause driver to lose control if detached resulting in damage to other vehicles on the road or even a traffic collision… this is a safety defect

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

This complaint is specifically about the transmission. The problem has been fixed, sort of, through Ford’s extended warranty. However, I think it’s still worthy of a complaint. My transmission was slipping out of and slamming into 4th and 8th gear. Turns out there is a TSB related to the issue... Read more

Incident date: Nov 19, 2025

At stop signs, in a row of 3 or 4 cars, on the 3rd or 4th stop, I apply the brake but it accelerates as i am braking, moving forward 8 or 10 feet. Over the course of 1800 miles, this has occurred 3 or 4 times, narrowly avoiding collisions.

Incident date: Nov 17, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the clutch in the manual transmission vehicle briefly failed to engage, disabling the ability to shift gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrenc... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2025

I have Engine coolant intrusion into the the cylinder heads. White smoke during start up and loss of engine coolant. Also is stuttering during start up with check engine lights..

Crash

Incident date: Oct 19, 2025

Dear Agency I have got big problem. I am writing to request urgent assistance regarding a serious safety issue with my Jeep Grand Cherokee 2021 (WL) L, imported by me (private) from the U.S. market to Poland. I have recently noticed on web recall site about a 4 recall but 2 of them are very serious... Read more

Incident date: Aug 13, 2025

The problem: You can drive fast or slow and at any given moment, the car display all alarms like the adaptive cruise control, emergency brake, engine. All the lights start to blink inside the car, there is a beep with those lights. The steering wheel does not move, gets locked, the brakes get locked... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request?\n' + 'The engine in my 2017 Hyundai Sonata is defective. It burns oil excessively, fouls spark plugs and ignition coils, and causes continuous misfires. The engine is still in my possession and a... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford EcoSport. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V905000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). However, the part required for the recall repair was currently unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

The contact owned a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to travel through a bend in the road, the steering wheel locked. As a result, the contact was unable to turn, lost control of the vehicle, and left the roadway, only coming to a complete... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

The frame is rotting through. It was on a lift for a new starter; this resulted in the frame bending. It will not pass inspection. Ford refuses to repair /replace the frame as it is past their 5 year rust warranty. The vehicle has only 15000 miles. It has never been immersed in fresh or saltwater. ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 11, 2025

The moonroof leaks causing water to spill into the cabin thru the headliner flowing onto the dash and coming into contact with electrical equipment dome lights infotainment system and could cause a potential issue with water and electrical system!!!

Incident date: Aug 1, 2025

the car had a faulty door that would stick intermittently since the day we purchased it (march 10, 2025) and wouldn't open unless forced. we reported the issue on march 23rd to our sales rep (jorge) and didn't act upon it until two months later when it wouldn't open at all. upon bringing it into t... Read more

Incident date: Jul 26, 2025

Moonroof Wind Deflector Detachment – Request for Inspection/Assistance.writing to report a recurring issue with the moonroof wind deflector on my 2023 Ford F150 Platinum Series. On two separate occasions, the deflector has detached while I was driving under normal conditions, at highway speeds. wi... Read more

Incident date: Jun 10, 2025

I originally started out at World Kia in Matteson, where I was approved for a newer vehicle. But then they suddenly changed their minds and tried to put me in an older car instead. That rubbed me the wrong way, so I went to their Joliet location hoping for better service. Boy, was I wrong. Even th... Read more

Incident date: May 20, 2025

I am writing to report a serious mechanical issue with my 2018 Honda Accord 2.0T that I believe may constitute a design or manufacturing defect with potential safety implications. At approximately 112,000 miles, the engine in my vehicle suffered a blown head gasket, which my mechanic determined was... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2023

Two issues. 1: transmission shakes, shudders, and loses power intermittently at shift points. 2: check arm spot welds broke loose at the door. Safety issue. Ford has a service bulletin for this SM 51553 And SM 50150

Incident date: May 6, 2023

I am writing to report a serious and ongoing safety issue with my 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid that remains unresolved despite multiple visits to Hyundai service centers and independent repair shops. I’ve also found numerous consumer discussions online describing nearly identical issues with the sa... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2023

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

So I complained before and nothing has happened. I took my Ridgeline in for the recall on the backup camera and my camera still flickers or goes out. Happens randomly not all the time. I brought it up twice to the Honda dealership and they couldn’t help me since it was working fine when I brought ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Land Rover LR4. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle started leaking fuel. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V635000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 19, 2025

Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2015 Cadillac SRX VIN: [XXX] Mileage: 75,000 miles Location: Flint MI I am experiencing multiple issues with my 2015 Cadillac SRX that pose serious safety concerns. EVAP Solenoid and Throttle Failure: The EVAP solenoid and throttle are not functioning properly, leading t... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2013 Kia Optima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH when they suddenly heard a loud boom noise and the front end of the vehicle caught on fire. The contact pulled into a nearby parking lot and all passengers exited the vehicle. The vehicle was consumed by t... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The traction control warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the spindle rod, steering gear assemb... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the 4WD warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times in one day. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The deale... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 BMW 528I. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the diagnostic test showed that the fuel rail system ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 9, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The... Read more

Incident date: Mar 5, 2025

The entire Advanced Driver Assistance System failed. My vehicle has not been inspected. The entire ADAS does not work upon startup.

Showing 50 of 819 complaints.

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 HONDA HR-V

2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk	0.0%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 HONDA HR-V

16 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
130000 VISIBILITY	9
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR	3
140000 AIR BAGS	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	1
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM	1

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivera??s side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengera??s side vent temperature. Customer may also not

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda has received a limited number of reports of rear-hatch glass breaking on 2023 Honda HR-V vehicles associated with rear defroster use. Our investigation has revealed that during the assembly process for some v

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 HR-Vs & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the SRS light on with one or more of the DTC listed below (in Qualifiers) stored. To better understand the cause

140000 AIR BAGS

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of rear windshield shattering. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts fr

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

130000 VISIBILITY

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

130000 VISIBILITY

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

130000 VISIBILITY

Service News - Rearview Mirror Mount Spring Replacement - The rearview mirror mount spring has a new design. Per regulation requirement, the mirror is designed to breakaway in the event of a crash. The mount spring must be replaced anytime

HONDA HR-V - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA HR-V across all model years (2016, 2025).

32 Total Recalls

2,467 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

139 Reported Crashes

34 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HONDA HR-V - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2027	0	2	View
2026	0	16	View
2025	1	64	View
2024	4	164	View
2023 (current)	3	819
2022	3	158	View
2021	4	81	View
2020	5	113	View
2019	7	356	View
2018	3	205	View
2017	0	170	View
2016	2	319	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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2023 HONDA HR-V

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 HONDA HR-V

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 HONDA HR-V

Most Affected Components

HONDA HR-V - All Years Overview

HONDA HR-V - Year by Year

Other HONDA Models