no report yet
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
NewRisk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
2023 Honda CR-V HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, most often about the steering. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-744 the manufacturer reports only 89% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
72Steering
13Lane departure
10Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
9Fuel system, gasoline
7Forward collision avoidance
7Fuel/propulsion system
7Engine
5Power train
5Service brakes
149 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 72 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
NewRisk. A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Internal: cvt
Risk. A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2023 vs. every other CR-V Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CR-V Hybrid median. How we score
'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid safety ratings
2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (15.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Momentary Increased Steering EffortLed to recall 24V-744
In owners' words
What CR-V Hybrid owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2023 Honda CR-V, purchased new in Mar 2023 from Friendly Honda, Poughkeepsie, NY. All regular service completed at Lia Honda, Brewster, NY. On [XXX], car was driven without incident and parked inside a garage. On [XXX] upon ignition, car immediately displayed a “christmas tree” of warnings for…
When turning on a curve the steering locks up/sticks for about 2 or 3 seconds and then it unlocks. When it locks up I could unlock it by using a bit of force to unlock/unstick it before it does by itself. I took to dealer and they say I need the whole steering rack. I have done research on this…
As I'm turning at curve the steering locks up and sticks and I have to use a both hands to stay in my lane. You can easily hit a car turning the curve next to you when the steering locks up. I took it to dealer and they knew about having these issues from other CR-V and they said it's the steering…
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