2023 Honda HR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 10 HR-V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Honda HR-V has the highest complaint index (100) of all 10 model years tracked, ranking worst overall. NHTSA logs 686 complaints, led by 372 rear windshield/wiper reports (54% share), plus 3 recalls covering steering, fuel system, and seat belt pretensioners.
- Complaints
- 686
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 31 hwy
Top 2023 Honda HR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers372 (54%)
- Other214 (31%)
- Steering78 (11%)
- Structure & Body36 (5%)
- Electrical System33 (5%)
- HVAC29 (4%)
- Lane Departure13 (2%)
- Engine9 (1%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (1%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (1%)
What owners report
- Rear windshield spontaneously shatters or cracks while parked or driving, often with a loud cracking or popping sound and no object impact.
- Steering wheel locks up mid-turn, causing loss of control and a collision with a barrier.
- Brake pedal feels soft and travels to the floor when trying to slow down before an exit ramp.
- Vehicle experiences sudden unintended acceleration while pulling into a parking space, jumping the curb and striking a structure.
- Adaptive braking or collision-avoidance system engages the brakes unexpectedly at low speed, leading to a rear-end collision from another driver.
- Airbags deploy but only partially inflate during a frontal collision.
2023 Honda HR-V recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
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.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
- NHTSA 23V782000Nov 21, 2023Seat Belts303,770 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
2023 Honda HR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other HR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 HR-V ranks worst among all 10 model years tracked, with a complaint index of 100 and 686 complaints logged.
- What is the most common problem with the 2023 Honda HR-V?
- Visibility & Wipers issues, mainly rear windshields shattering or cracking, account for 372 complaints, or 54% of all complaints for this year.
- Does the 2023 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 HR-V, covering a steering worm gear spring, a fuel pump module, and seat belt pretensioners missing a securing rivet. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- At what mileage do 2023 HR-V problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure across complaints is 13,481 miles, with the Visibility & Wipers issue showing a median of 13,000 miles.
- How does the 2023 HR-V compare to other HR-V years?
- The 2023 HR-V has a complaint index of 100, higher than every other year listed, including the 2019 HR-V (78, also rated Avoid) and the 2021 HR-V (0, rated Best).