AI Damage2023 Honda HR-V: common problems
Owners of the 2023 Honda HR-V filed 687 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility and steering. The maker issued 26 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 687
- involving a crash
- 7
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 26
What fails most often
- 1 Visibility 58% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 11% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 5% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 4% of all complaints
- 5 Lane departure 2% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 1% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 1% of all complaints
- 8 Seat belts 1% of all complaints
- Visibility: 397 complaints (58% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
- Steering: 78 complaints (11% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Structure: 33 complaints (5% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Electrical system: 30 complaints (4% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
- Lane departure: 13 complaints (2% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 2 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVT
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 687 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 397 | 0 | 20 |
| Steering | 78 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
slowly pulling into head in parking in front of town homes and engine suddenly had sudden unintended acceleration . Car jumped curb, tried to brake but couldn't get car stopped and ran into end of group town home. Car is now in shop with about $8,000 to $9,000 dollars of damage.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to travel through a bend in the road, the steering wheel locked. As a result, the contact was unable to turn, lost control of the vehicle, and left the roadway, only coming to a complete stop after colliding with the center road barrier.
No warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she did not sustain any injuries. No medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle off of the highway, but had to stop due to multiple warnings illuminated on the instrument cluster including a "do not drive" warning. The vehicle was towed to a collision center.
No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The contact did not receive medical attention on the day of the collision.
During the incident, my foot did not touch the gas pedal when the car was accelerating towards the store window. I quickly firmly stepped on the brake when the car began to accelerate. The car went over the concrete parking stop, onto the sidewalk, crashing into the windows of the establishment.
The contact stated that all four tires were inflated for several days before the rear passenger’s side tire had a blowout. While driving 70 MPH, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The rear passenger’s side tire subsequently experienced a blowout.
Fuel pump not holding enough pressure causing issues with car starting. No warning lights were displayed. Dealership checked and confirmed and replaced defective parts
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 75 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 4% most complained about).
On average one model year of the HR-V has 168 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 687, above average.
What to check before buying
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Dealer 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. To…
- Service Bulletin - When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image
This could occur intermittently, and can change between color display to a black and white display.
- Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are trying to pull open…
Service News - From our investigation, we've found the reason could be customers are trying to pull open the fuel fill door, not realizing it's been locked by the Walk Away Auto Lock feature. When activated, the Walk…
- Service Bulletin - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass…
Service Bulletin - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of the glass over…
- Owner Notification Letter - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the…
Owner Notification Letter - During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer used to secure the rear glass may have contacted the defroster heating elements. This can lead to a hot-spot and the weakening of…
- Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not…
Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center.
- Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience the rear window glass cracking…
Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience the rear window glass cracking or breaking, with no impact, while driving or parked. During the assembly process for some vehicles, the sealer…
- Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience the rear window glass…
Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, affected vehicles may experience the rear window glass cracking or breaking, with no impact, while driving or parked. During the assembly process for some vehicles, the…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driver’s side heater vent temperature not as hot as passenger’s side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping…
- Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping…
- Dealer Message - American Honda has received a limited number of reports of rear-hatch glass breaking on…
Dealer Message - American Honda has received a limited number of reports of rear-hatch glass breaking on 2023 Honda HR-V vehicles associated with rear defroster use. Our investigation has revealed that during the…
- Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has…
Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.
NHTSA lists 26 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda HR-V?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: visibility, steering, structure. Total complaints: 687. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (42%), warning lights, check engine (5%), jerking, harsh shifts (4%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2023 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA lists 26 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2023 Honda HR-V from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.