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2023 Honda HR-V: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 686 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

3recalls
686complaints
7crashes reported
0fires reported
4injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper319 · 47%
  • Unknown Or Other214 · 31%
  • Visibility78 · 11%
  • Steering77 · 11%
  • Structure33 · 5%
  • Electrical System30 · 4%
  • Lane Departure13 · 2%
  • Engine8 · 1%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance7 · 1%
  • Seat Belts5 · 1%

What owners report

Steering

The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. i was driving on croatan highway in obx nc i was surprised because it never did that before. my son in law is. honda certified mechanic. he said it was sticking. but he could not fix it because honda needed to fix it. i took it to honda in va. for my oil and filter change and to check steering. the mechanic said it was sticking. and filmed the inspection. there was a recall

Fuel/Propulsion System

Fuel pump not holding enough pressure causing issues with car starting. no warning lights were displayed. dealership checked and confirmed and replaced defective parts

Unknown Or Other

In april, i returned to my vehicle in my employer’s parking lot in cranberry township, pa and found the rear window completely shattered, with glass both inside and outside the vehicle. i immediately contacted my honda service center and was told there were no reported issues or recalls. because the vehicle was unsafe to drive, i contacted my insurance company to arrange the repair. my employer reviewed the security

Steering

The contact owns a 2023 honda hr-v. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. additionally, the steering wheel was sticking and was firm. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with steering rack failure. the contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. the v

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWDNot rated★★★★★★★★★★Not rated
2023 Honda HR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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