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2023 Honda CR-V Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 9.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.
517Complaints
3Recalls
21Crashes
1Fires
18Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Steering (62.3% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Steering complaints here are 9.9× the median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering322 · 62.3%RecalledRecall 24V744000
Service Brakes28 · 5.4%No official action
Electrical System25 · 4.8%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking25 · 4.8%No official action
Visibility/wiper25 · 4.8%No official action
Engine23 · 4.4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STEERING322 · 62.3%
Unspecified / other34 · 6.6%
SERVICE BRAKES28 · 5.4%
VISIBILITY/WIPER25 · 4.8%
ENGINE23 · 4.4%
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST21 · 4.1%
STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 3.9%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM18 · 3.5%

Percentages are the share of the 517 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 23V092000 · 2023 · reported 02/16/2023

A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering

NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 2024 · reported 10/03/2024

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“This vehicle has a binding sensation in the steering when at the steering wheel is at the center, i.e. vehicle going straight. When making small…”NHTSA complaint 11559341 — filed 12/10/2023 · STEERING
“Steering "sticks" when making small corrections at speeds above 30. There is a distinct restriction that must be overcome to make directional changes. When traveling…”NHTSA complaint 11559285 — filed 12/09/2023 · STEERING
“Issues with steering wheel sticking while driving. It corrects itself, but initially causes the wheel to be pulled abruptly.”NHTSA complaint 11559213 — filed 12/08/2023 · STEERING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

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

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 322 of 517 NHTSA complaints (62.3%), followed by unspecified/other issues (34), service brakes (28), electrical system (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

517 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 21 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 18 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V092000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Honda CR-V's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.