Structure: frame and membersRecall 23V-228 · 2007–2011 Honda CR-V
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 23V-228 covers 616,128 2007–2011 Honda CR-V for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on March 30, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 41% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V228000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007-2011 CR-V vehicles that were sold, or ever registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. An accumulation of road salt may cause the frame to corrode and possibly detach the rear trailing arm.
The risk
A detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and install a support brace or repair the rear frame, as necessary, free of charge. Depending on the extent of any corrosion damage, Honda may offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is UE3.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
41%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 17,150 vehicles were listed as unreachable.