2023 Honda CR-V Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 5% of its 515 total complaints, tied to 2 crashes and 2 injuries. A related recall (23V092000) covers a poorly welded front passenger seat back frame.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 25
- 5% of 515
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 18,138 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Owners report the hood shaking or flexing at highway speeds above 60 mph, with dealers calling it normal.
- Some drivers describe the seat back collapsing or twisting backward during a rear-impact crash, allowing the occupant to slide out from under the seatbelt.
- Water is reported running inside the driver's side door during rain, even after the dealer resealed the roof molding.
- The driver's side mirror is reported to vibrate badly at freeway speeds, persisting after both the mirror glass and full assembly were replaced.
- One owner found the rear seat back bolts were never installed at the factory, leaving the seat back detached from the vehicle.
- A liftgate is reported to reopen on its own after being closed with the key fob, requiring dealer replacement.
When 2023 Honda CR-V body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 28, 2022, latest Apr 24, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2023 Honda CR-V
- NHTSA 23V092000Feb 16, 2023Structure & Body98 vehicles
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 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.
Structure & Body complaints by CR-V model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2023 Honda CR-V?
- NHTSA lists 25 Structure & Body complaints for the 2023 CR-V, which is 5% of its 515 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for Structure & Body issues on the 2023 Honda CR-V?
- Yes. Recall 23V092000, reported February 16, 2023, covers a front passenger seat back frame that may not have been welded properly, which can fail in a crash. Honda dealers replace the seat back frame assembly free of charge.
- Did the Structure & Body problems cause crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2023 CR-V shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
- What is the median mileage when Structure & Body problems were reported?
- The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 18,137.5 miles.
- Is hood shaking at highway speed a widespread complaint on the 2023 CR-V?
- Multiple sample complaints describe the hood shaking or flexing at speeds over 60 mph, with dealers telling owners it is normal, though it is not the subject of the current recall.