2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 72 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2022 | 73 |
| 2023 | 105 |
| 2024 | 83 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
68% of complaints: steering — 71 distinct reports on file.
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Steering wheel issue: I had a similar issue with my old 22 Civic. Now it's a known and common problem, it's hard to make small adjustments. It may not be related to the speed or the use of LKAS. There is no warning on the dashboard.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230722
9% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: lane departure — 7 distinct reports on file.
7% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Unknown. Per insurance company my car was deemed to be a manufacturing issue that caused and electrical fire while my vehicle was parked and turned off at work. Deemed a total loss.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240208
6% of complaints: lane departure — 6 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 23V588000 — check if this car was fixed
Momentary Increased Steering Effort
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...
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.
Campaign 24V744000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.
Campaign 24V745000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.
Campaign 24V763000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 27, 2026.
Campaign 26V366000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (71 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for lane departure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V366000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V588000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V744000 (steering) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V745000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V763000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.