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All cars · Honda CR-V · 2023

2023 Honda CR-V. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index148100 = average car
Complaints633NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold361,457U.S. model year
Per 100K sold175complaints

Engines and drivetrains 4

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD28 / 34 / 30Regular$2,100
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD27 / 32 / 29Regular$2,150
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD43 / 36 / 40Regular$1,550
2.0L 4-cyl hybridAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD40 / 34 / 37Regular$1,700

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 17,100 miles. Median 10,000, from 50 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Steering10,3007,400–15,00022
Electrical9000–10,0006
Speed control13,0003,400–19,2005

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering63%
Automatic emergency braking10%
Lane assist8%
Electrical6%
Brakes5%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
63322217017

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 8

  • 26V663000 Oct 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles prev

  • 26V366000 Jun 2026 Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

    Risk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) invo

  • 24V763000 Oct 2024 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

    Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

  • 24V744000 Oct 2024 Steering

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V745000 Oct 2024 Electrical System / Propulsion System / Traction Battery

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.

    Risk. An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire. In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.

  • 23V858000 Dec 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 23V588000 Aug 2023 Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Internal / Cvt

    Defect. Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

    Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.

  • 23V092000 Feb 2023 Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

    Defect. 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 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

    Risk. A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedMomentary increased steering effort20232025

Manufacturer communications 111

Honda filed 111 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, customers may find that the steering wheel…
  • Service Bulletin - Due to a false detection logic in the multipurpose camera software, the…
  • Service News - Rearview Mirror Mount Spring Replacement - The rearview mirror mount spring has…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated
Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
202056176333,502Automatic emergency braking
202164224361,271Automatic emergency braking
202272238238,155Steering
2023148633361,457Steering
2024139481402,791Steering
2025117288403,768Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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