Model year
2023 Honda CR-V
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 517 complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 6 recalls and 116 complaints under CR-V HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (324), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (33), SERVICE BRAKES (29). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–40 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $1,700–$2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 129 complaints
- 2001 142 complaints
- 2002 515 complaints
- 2003 468 complaints
- 2004 501 complaints
- 2005 479 complaints
- 2006 398 complaints
- 2007 887 complaints
- 2008 962 complaints
- 2009 386 complaints
- 2010 481 complaints
- 2011 554 complaints
- 2012 403 complaints
- 2013 382 complaints
- 2014 587 complaints
- 2015 672 complaints
- 2016 394 complaints
- 2017 1,776 complaints
- 2018 2,161 complaints
- 2019 1,106 complaints
- 2020 356 complaints
- 2021 337 complaints
- 2022 267 complaints
- 2023 517 complaints
- 2024 392 complaints
- 2025 260 complaints
- 2026 167 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
24V744000 · Oct 3, 2024
STEERING
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…
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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…
23V092000 · Feb 16, 2023
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements…
Complaints
517 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 21, fire flag on 1, injury field 21, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| CR-V HYBRID | 6 | 116 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA23003 | Momentary Increased Steering Effort · STEERING | Nov 29, 2023 | Jan 28, 2025 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HYBRID SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| HYBRID SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.155 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | 4 | 5 | 5 | Not Rated · possibility 0 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR-V FWD · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| CR-V AWD · 1.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| CR-V Hybrid FWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 43 | 36 | 40 | — | — | $1,700 |
| CR-V Hybrid AWD · 2L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · Hybrid | 40 | 34 | 37 | — | — | $1,800 |
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