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.
Steering recalls for the 2023 Honda HR-V
- 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.
- 20163 (1%)
- 20174 (3%)
- 20183 (2%)
- 20198 (3%)
- 20201 (1%)
- 20213 (5%)
- 20229 (10%)
- 202378 (11%)
- 202451 (47%)
- 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.