repaired · 2026 Q3
Steering
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
2023 Honda HR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 689 owner complaints about the 2023 Honda HR-V, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Honda HR-V has problems
689 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
319Visibility/wiper1 crash/fire/injury
79Steering3 crash/fire/injury
78Visibility
33Structure
30Electrical system
13Lane departure
8Engine
7Forward collision avoidance
5Service brakes
2911 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 319 | 1 |
| Steering | 79 | 3 |
| Visibility | 78 | 0 |
| Structure | 33 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 30 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 13 | 1 |
| Engine | 8 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 7 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 1 |
| 11 other systems | 29 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2023 Honda HR-V 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.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Seat belts: front
Risk. A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during 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 HR-V 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 HR-V median. How we score
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2023 Honda HR-V safety ratings
2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2023 Honda HR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire PlateNo recall
In owners' words
What HR-V owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Had my car parked in my house garage. Drove out of garage to go to work. While waiting on garage to close, heard an explosion and realized my back windshield shattered. When I got out to inspect and take pictures, it shattered even more. Took to dealership. Waiting to hear back from Honda…
Drove to work on Friday morning 12/12/25. Parked my car in my work parking lot. At 5pm when I returned to my car, when I entered my car and closed the door, I heard a shattering noise, I looked around and in my rearview mirror I saw a hole right through the middle of my rear window. I exited my car…
The rear window glass suddenly broke with a huge sound. The glass brokes to pieces completely. No warning light was activated. It happened 10 minutes ago. I haven't reported to my insurance or dealer. I used defrost function. Before this accident happened, I smelled a burning flavor a little. Also,…
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