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2023 Honda HR-V Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 78 steering complaints for the 2023 Honda HR-V, 11% of that year's 686 total complaints, tied to 3 crashes and 2 injuries at a median 23,000 miles. A related recall (24V744000) covers a worm gear spring fix for steering.

Steering complaints
78
11% of 686
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
23,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the steering wheel sticking or binding during normal driving, requiring extra force to turn even at low speeds.
  • Some describe the wheel jerking or feeling like it wants to self-correct while driving straight, with no warning lights present.
  • Several report the steering pulling to one side, forcing them to grip the wheel tightly to stay in the lane.
  • One owner reported the steering wheel locking completely mid-turn, causing a loss of control and a collision with a road barrier.
  • A few note a squeaking or notchy feel when turning, along with dealers being unable to duplicate or diagnose the issue.
  • One complaint mentions a recall notice for campaign 24V744000 where the repair part was not yet available at the dealer.

When 2023 Honda HR-V steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 17, 2023, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2023 Honda HR-V steering complaints: complaints filed per month18Mar 2023Oct 2023Jan 2024Apr 2024Sep 2024Jan 2025Aug 2025Aug 2026
78 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (18).

Steering recalls for the 2023 Honda HR-V

  1. 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.

Steering complaints by HR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 20163 (1%)
  2. 20174 (3%)
  3. 20183 (2%)
  4. 20198 (3%)
  5. 20201 (1%)
  6. 20213 (5%)
  7. 20229 (10%)
  8. 202378 (11%)
  9. 202451 (47%)
  10. 202513 (30%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2023 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 78 steering complaints for the 2023 Honda HR-V, which is 11% of the 686 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a steering recall for the 2023 Honda HR-V?
Yes. Recall 24V744000, reported October 3, 2024, covers the steering worm gear spring on the 2023-2025 HR-V and other Honda models; dealers replace the spring and add or redistribute grease at no charge.
Did the steering problems cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this steering complaint set shows 3 crashes and 2 injuries, with no fires reported.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2023 HR-V is 23,000 miles.
What does the steering recall fix involve?
Dealers replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as needed to address the reported steering sticking or binding, free of charge.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.