2023 Honda CR-V
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Honda CR-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 509 on record.
2023 Honda CR-V at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Honda CR-V recalls 3
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.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
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."
Fix: 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.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2023 Honda CR-V common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 515 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2023 Honda CR-V safety ratings
Rollover risk: 15.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2023 Honda CR-V — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 1
Momentary Increased Steering Effort Closed
On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering effort (described a…
NHTSA #EA23003 · Steering · opened Nov 2023 · closed Jan 2025An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Manufacturer service bulletins 81
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 81.
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not requir…
Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Sep 2026Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
Bulletin AEBM08262026901 · Engine · Aug 2026Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
Bulletin A26-017 · Engine · Aug 2026Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support System…
Bulletin A26-036 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Apr 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2026 CR-Vs with a customer complaint of the power tailgate not opening or closing under it's own power. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to insp…
Bulletin ATI&03312026902 · Structure · Mar 2026Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
Bulletin A23-021 · Lane Departure · Mar 2026"Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary Stop of Integrated Driver Support Syste…
Bulletin A26-036 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Mar 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2025 FHEV Accords & CR-Vs with a customer complaint of an oil leak or a dealer noticing an oil leak from the cylinder head cover gasket during routine maintenance. To better un…
Bulletin ATI&03032026905 · Engine · Mar 2026Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
Bulletin A23-021 · Lane Departure · Feb 2026Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is investigating certain 2022-2026 Civics, 2023-2026 CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front wiper motors being inop. The wipers may also appear misaligned when in the normal resting position.…
Bulletin ATI&10232025901 · Visibility/wiper · Oct 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the CR-V FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 3
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda CR-V. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Fuel System
Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the fuel pump could crack and leak fuel. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the high-pressure fuel pump.
Transport Canada #2024606 · Oct 2024High Voltage
Issue: On certain vehicles, some negative terminals in the high-voltage battery may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, a terminal and/or bus bar could break and cause electrical arcing (sparks). Note: This recall only affects hybrid (FHEV) models. Safety Risk: Electrical arcing can create the risk of a fire or injury. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners…
Transport Canada #2024585 · Oct 2024Steering
Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an increase in steering effort. Safety Risk: A sudden change in steering effort could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to a…
Transport Canada #2024588 · Oct 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
About the Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V is a compact crossover SUV manufactured by Japanese automaker Honda since 1995. Initial models of the CR-V were built using the same platform as the Civic.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2023 Honda CR-V vehicles on record
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2023 Honda CR-V7FARS6H96PE036332
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2023 Honda CR-VLVHRS6869R7506128
2023 Honda CR-V2HKRS6H95RH212805