Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda HR-V. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage
- Summary
- 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.
Fuel Pump May Fail
- Summary
- 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.
Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (686)
686 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The visibility/wiper is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 686 |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 319 | 46.5% |
| Unknown or other | 214 | 31.2% |
| Steering | 78 | 11.4% |
| Visibility | 78 | 11.4% |
| Structure | 33 | 4.8% |
| Electrical system | 30 | 4.4% |
| Lane departure | 13 | 1.9% |
| Engine | 8 | 1.2% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 1% |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0.7% |
How 2023 compares with other HR-V years
Best and worst HR-V years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 158 | 3 |
| 2019 | 235 | 7 |
| 2020 | 84 | 5 |
| 2021 | 63 | 4 |
| 2022 | 88 | 3 |
| 2023 | 686 | 3 |
| 2024 | 109 | 4 |
| 2025 | 45 | 1 |
| 2026 | 17 | 0 |
| 2027 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2023 Honda HR-V suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 28 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,400
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 309 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 28 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 / 32 / 28 | $2,400 | 309 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 25 / 30 / 27 | $2,500 | 326 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2023 HR-V for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2023 Honda HR-V FAQ
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 24V744000 (steering), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 23V782000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2023 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 686 complaints with NHTSA. Visibility/wiper (319), Unknown or other (214), Steering (78) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2023 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 26 city, 32 highway and 28 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2023 Honda HR-V get?
NHTSA rated the 2023 Honda HR-V suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (14% rollover risk).
How does the 2023 HR-V compare with other years?
Among the 2018–2021 Honda HR-V model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (63) and the 2019 the most (235). The 2023 drew 686. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.