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2023 Honda CR-V: recalls and problems

7 recalls and 631 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is steering.

7recalls
631complaints
22crashes reported
2fires reported
22injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Steering396 · 63%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance44 · 7%
  • Lane Departure43 · 7%
  • Unknown Or Other42 · 7%
  • Electrical System37 · 6%
  • Service Brakes33 · 5%
  • Engine28 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper27 · 4%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System23 · 4%
  • Structure22 · 3%

What owners report

Steering,Electrical System,Service Brakes

I am submitting a formal safety complaint regarding our 2023 honda cr-v because of repeated and increasingly serious problems involving the vehicle's computer/electronic systems, automatic steering/driver-assistance systems, and automatic braking system. my wife and i no longer feel safe driving this vehicle. the problems have occurred repeatedly during september 2026 and have now reached the point where an unexpec

Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

While driving my 2023 honda cr-v hybrid at approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and not accelerating smoothly. a check engine/emissions system warning also appeared. the vehicle had approximately 31,873 miles. i took the vehicle to an authorized honda dealership for diagnosis. the dealer recommended replacement of all fuel injectors and the spark plugs. the vehicle has not yet been repaired and the

Steering

My crv is roasting a problem related to the steering (guide/steering wheel) to what many call hardened steering: the steering wheel becomes rigid intermittently, making maneuvers difficult

Engine

My car is experiencing a failure of the shutter grill motor. it’s a motor that opens and closes the shutters to let air through a cooling radiator. the car is not getting hot. the shutters are fully open. i assume this is an energy efficiency mechanism. however: since the motor is not working, and the shutters cannot adjust properly, the car is derating my power. this is dangerous. i cannot climb mountains on the int

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering CR-V, CR-V HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.