2023 HONDA HR-V

3 recalls, 815 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

815 total complaints 32 crashes 12 fires 23 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	140
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	100
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	79
POWER TRAIN	71
STEERING	66
SERVICE BRAKES	57
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	35
AIR BAGS	35
STRUCTURE:BODY	24
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	24

Incident date: Jul 11, 2026

Rear windshield exploded

Incident date: Jun 19, 2026

I am filing a complaint regarding my 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLA 250. My vehicle recently triggered a check engine light and was diagnosed by an independent mechanic with code P052E, related to the positive crankcase ventilation regulator valve / crankcase ventilation system. My mechanic advised that th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

This complaint is in regards to Safety Recall 272 Component Failure and Vehicle Disabling / SOS System Failure On [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PM, I was driving my Genesis vehicle during rush hour when I heard a loud popping sound. Immediately following the sound, the dashboard displayed a critical... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2026

On 5/232026 .. there was a severe thunderstorm . No hail . No signs of cracked window prior or as I approached my Honda 2023 HRV . I got in car and noticed windshield were foggy so I turned on both defroster. 10 mins later I heard a loud “boom “ in the back of my car.. I was starteled and immed... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

Thermostat housing and oil cooler bracket leaking coolant with only 56k miles on the car

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

1)Brakes were changed, rotors and pads. Brakes were bled 3 times and it still does not stop correctly. Even when the brakaes are on, it releases itself. 2)Truck keeps shuddering and loosing power. 3Electronics will not stay bluetoothed and it connects and disconnects all by itself all the time.... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

Our 2021 Dodge Durango Citadel with only 46,000 miles on it and purchased brand new has had the left driver side CV boot replaced and now the left driver side motor mount is leaking hydraulic fluid and needs to be replaced. Have read online of other owners having similar issues with the driver side ... Read more

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 contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V034000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount o... Read more

Incident date: Jan 27, 2026

This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing MILs, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical assista... Read more

Incident date: Dec 16, 2025

Ford model was built with a faulty fuel injector that could crack and leak fuel onto engine.

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 contact owns a 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4XE. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V741000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) and 25V766000 (ENGINE); however, the part to do the recall repair for the engine was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that t... Read more

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: Aug 31, 2025

Digital gauge cluster goes completely blank. Will come back on intermittently and then goes blank again for extended periods of time.

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

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

Incident date: Dec 7, 2025

Car lost power on the highway suddenly while driving at highway speeds and would not start after we pulled over off the highway. Took a picture of all the alerts. This is the second catastrophic event with this vehicle due to the HV battery. Event: 11:32am November 27,2025. Was needed to be towed to... Read more

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: 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: 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

I am filing this complaint regarding a serious safety and mechanical issue involving my 2021 Audi Q7. The alternator on my vehicle was replaced by Audi in November 2024 as part of an official Audi recall. On October 22, 2025, less than one year later, the alternator failed while I was driving, caus... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2025

Vehicle has issues maintaining power and attempts to stall in traffic. It also shakes violently at idle. It was diagnosed by the dealership and determined that the cylinder head was damaged and needed to be replaced for $7200.00 since there was no warranty. Vehicle was purchased used and the Issue w... Read more

Incident date: Oct 19, 2025

No fix for Nissan Leaf level 3 charger issue: While an affected vehicle is Level 3 quick charging, the increased electrical resistance could result in rapid heating of the battery. If quick charging continues, a battery fire may occur increasing the risk of injury. Customers are instructed not to u... 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

Power Transfer Unit - my power transfer unit has failed. This appears to be a manufacturing defect identical to those under the recall provisions. For some reason, my VIN # is not included.

Incident date: Jul 5, 2025

Leaving the stoplight, all the sudden the dash read service ECM in the motor started clanking. Took it to the dealership where they told me the cam and lifters were bad and said we might as well get a new motor $17,000. And not approved by extended warranty, crooks.

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

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: Aug 11, 2025

Failure of the timing chain started as a rattle on a cold start. I contacted the dealership, and they indicated that all 2019 EcoBoosts need to have cam phasers and timing chain replaced, or they can cause major engine failure.

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

I have never been in an accident. Airbags bag warning frequently turning on

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

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

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

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: 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: 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.

Incident date: Jan 10, 2025

Jeep randomly started loosing power and shutting down while on/driving. It causes the entire vehicle to freeze/seeze up. Hard to turn the wheel. Can't put in park. Starts glitching and lights/beeping going on and off repeatedly. Have to jump start and then it does the exact same thing and dies withi... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 BMW X5. The contact stated while at a stop light, the gear shifter independently shifted into neutral. The contact stated after several attempts, the gear shifter was shifted into park. The contact stated that the gear shifter had seized in park(P). The vehicle was towed to ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion Energi. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of the drive-thru, the gear shifter was stuck in park(P). The contact had experienced several failures. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into drive. The contact stated that once the v... Read more

Incident date: Feb 3, 2025

Steering wheels binds up on highway. If I slightly turn the wheel in any direction it gets stuck that way and I have to use a lot of force to get it to unbind. Causes uncontrollable steering adjustment very serious.

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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

2,421 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

137 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	15	View
2025	1	64	View
2024	4	161	View
2023 (current)	3	815
2022	3	152	View
2021	4	79	View
2020	5	112	View
2019	7	334	View
2018	3	201	View
2017	0	168	View
2016	2	318	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