Most common 2023 Honda HR-V problems
Share of the 687 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Honda HR-V complaints by model year
Best HR-V years: 2020. Years to avoid: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2019, 2022. Compare all years →
2023 Honda HR-V recalls (3)
Steering
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 vehicles.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Seat belts › Front
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2023 Honda HR-V:
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.'s (Honda's) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Honda Accord Hybrid, and Honda HR-V vehicles.
What 2023 Honda HR-V owners say
Windows, wipers & sunroof all 372 →
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, she heard an abnormal gunshot-like sound and immediately pulled over to the side of the road. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear windshield had imploded. The contact stated that she contacted the police department, and a police officer arrived and inspected the vehicle. The police officer determined that there was no external cause to the failure. The contact covered the rear windshield with plastic and duct tape, and then drove to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that it was known failure. The dealer informed the contact that the rear windshield needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, he heard an abnormal popping sound from the rear of the vehicle. The contact turned and looked and observed that the entire rear windshield had shattered. The contact stated that there were only a few small pieces of the windshield left in the frame. The contact stated that he had engaged the rear window defroster to clear condensation on it and that the rear defroster was still engaged when the windshield shattered. The contact was on his way to work and stated that there was no other driver at the traffic signal near his vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or glass repair shop. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Steering all 78 →
The contact owned a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH and decreasing in speed to exit the highway, a vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal with force, however, the brake pedal was soft and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated she turned the steering wheel in the left direction but was difficult to turn and crashed into a vehicle's driver's side rear bumper and quarter panel. The contact stated that she was able to stop and turn the vehicle off. The contact stated the passenger front side bumper, the grill, and part of the passenger side quarter panel had been crushed by the crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. …
The contact owned a 2023 Honda HR-V. 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. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. Both front and rear driver-side tires were damaged and out of place due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); the VIN was included however not serviced for the recall remedy. A police report was not filed, and injuries were reported. …
Body & structure all 33 →
In the morning of December 31, 2024, I got into my 2023 Honda HRV and as I turned on the ignition, I was shocked by the shattering sound of glass at the rear of the vehicle. To my horror, it was the rear windshield that had shattered to smithereens. I was terribly upset by this incident and while thinking of my next action, I learned through Google that it was due to a manufacturing defect with the 2023 Honda HRV model. Yet, I had not been notified by the Honda of any recall in regard to this defect. I took the car to the nearest Honda dealership where they plastered the rear of my car with a thin plastic and promised to call me as soon as they got the necessary parts. The incident could have caused serious physical and emotional injuries if I had passengers in the rear seats of the car. Even, all alone, I was emotionally traumatized by the incident.
While I was driving back from work on January 31, 2023 the rear windshield of my car exploded for no apparent reason. The noise was so loud that flinched. If there was a car was in front of me I would have caused an accident. The windshield shattered and if I had children or anyone in the back seat they would have pieces of glasses on the back of their heads. I was thankful that I did not have any broken glasses on the back of my head. I dropped the car off at a Honda dealership on January 31 st. I still do not have a car, nor will they give me a loaner to get to work. They were no warning messages that alerted me prior to the incident. I brought the car new and it's only a year old. I believe this is a defect on Honda's manufacturing. I hope no one get hurts by this, because I know it's causing me a lot of inconveniences.
2023 Honda HR-V engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | AWD | 25 / 30 / 27 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2023 Honda HR-V a good car?
Based on 687 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2023 HR-V rates avoid: 17.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the HR-V at the same age. It is one of the HR-V years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Honda HR-V?
The windows, wipers & sunroof — 372 complaints, 54% of all complaints for this model year, most often about windshield. Next are the steering (78) and body & structure (33).
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda HR-V have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2023 Honda HR-V, the most recent from October 3, 2024 (steering). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Honda HR-V?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2020. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2023, 2024, 2025, 2019 and 2022. See the full Honda HR-V years comparison.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda HR-V problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 94% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.