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2023 Honda HR-V Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper — runs 9.3× the fleet median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.
681Complaints
3Recalls
7Crashes
0Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Visibility/wiper (46.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Visibility/wiper complaints here are 9.3× the median for that category across the 326 model-years tracked on this site.

1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Visibility/wiper319 · 46.8%No official action
Steering76 · 11.2%RecalledRecall 24V744000
Structure:body33 · 4.8%No official action
Visibility:windshield31 · 4.6%No official action
Electrical System29 · 4.3%No official action
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac System:rear Window24 · 3.5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

VISIBILITY/WIPER319 · 46.8%
Unspecified / other213 · 31.3%
STEERING76 · 11.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY33 · 4.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 4.3%
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW24 · 3.5%
VISIBILITY21 · 3.1%
ENGINE8 · 1.2%
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING7 · 1%

Percentages are the share of the 681 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Seat Belts:front

NHTSA campaign 23V782000 · 2023 · reported 11/21/2023

A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering

NHTSA campaign 24V744000 · 2024 · reported 10/03/2024

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“Rear windshield spontaneously shattered while parked in driveway.”NHTSA complaint 11545159 — filed 09/18/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“Rear back windshield shattered out of nowhere in pieces, no impact at all 5 months after purchase. I went to the dealership Honda Ontario because…”NHTSA complaint 11544986 — filed 09/17/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER
“I parked my car around 1pm at work as I do every day. Large busy parking lot in a Publix shopping plaza, very safe, lots…”NHTSA complaint 11544926 — filed 09/16/2023 · VISIBILITY/WIPER

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Honda HR-V?

Visibility/wiper issues are the most-reported category, cited in 319 of 681 NHTSA complaints (46.8%), followed by unspecified/other issues (213), steering (76), structure:body (33). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2023 Honda HR-V have?

681 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2023 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 23V782000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2023 Honda HR-V's reported problems?

1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.