{"id":"2023_honda_cr_v","make":"Honda","make_slug":"honda","model":"CR-V","model_slug":"cr-v","year":2023,"url":"/honda/cr-v/2023/","pts":["hev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":46064,"model":"CR-V Hybrid FWD","pt":"hev","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Hybrid","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":43,"hwy":36,"comb":40,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"263V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":223,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":1550,"save_spend":3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"HNX","modified":"Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":46071,"model":"CR-V Hybrid AWD","pt":"hev","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI; Hybrid","turbo":false,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":40,"hwy":34,"comb":37,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"263V Li-Ion","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":237,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":7,"fuel_cost":1700,"save_spend":2750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"HNX","modified":"Tue Apr 11 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":45950,"model":"CR-V FWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":1.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":28,"hwy":34,"comb":30,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":290,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2100,"save_spend":750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"HNX","modified":"Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":45952,"model":"CR-V AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (variable gear ratios)","cyl":4,"displ":1.5,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":27,"hwy":32,"comb":29,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":305,"fe_score":6,"ghg_score":6,"fuel_cost":2150,"save_spend":500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"HNX","modified":"Wed Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V366000","component":"TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2026-06-04","owner_notified":"","units":1048613,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"DOV","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"moderate"},{"campaign":"24V763000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2024-10-14","owner_notified":"2025-02-20","units":720810,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"PJW","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V745000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2024-10-03","owner_notified":"2024-11-27","units":98,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An electrical spark increases the risk of an injury or fire.  In addition, a loss of drive power may occur, which can increase the risk of a crash.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"HJR","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"24V744000","component":"STEERING","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2024-10-03","owner_notified":"2024-11-18","units":1693199,"summary":"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.  The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.","consequence":"Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.","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.   Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V858000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2023-12-18","owner_notified":"2024-03-29","units":2490460,"summary":"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 Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles.  The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.","consequence":"Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","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.  This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"KGC, KGD","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V588000","component":"POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVT","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2023-08-17","owner_notified":"2023-10-11","units":19,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","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.  Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"NFG, HFF","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["hev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V092000","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER","mfr":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)","reported":"2023-02-16","owner_notified":"2023-03-27","units":98,"summary":"Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles.  The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, \"Seating Systems\" and 201, \"Occupant Protection in Interior Impact.\"","consequence":"A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023.  Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.  Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"6PK","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":7,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":628,"crash":22,"fire":2,"injured":19,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Steering",395],["Forward Collision Avoidance",64],["Lane Departure",53],["Unspecified",42],["Electrical System",37],["Service Brakes",28]],"by_year":{"2022":1,"2023":180,"2024":309,"2025":80,"2026":58},"excerpts":[["2023-12-04","Steering","-Steering Rack - EPS rack. -steering is sticky at times and need to over correct to loosen steering -no - no, appointment set for mid December -no warnings."],["2023-12-03","Steering","Our 2023 CR-V began having noticeable issues involving the steering around 6000 miles after 9 months of ownership. The steering wheel initially began to develop a tendency to remain centered requiring additional effort to initiate a turn. Once turning it felt normal. Over time the problem became worse, and the wheel be\u2026"],["2023-12-01","Steering","The steering after a few miles, feels sticky. The steering wheel will softly jerk on the highway. Almost feels like adjusting for lane departure, but I am not departing the lane. This also causes lane keeping to feel jerky. Also, the android auto when plugged in and apps being used will turn off the radio or the sound \u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA23003","component":"STEERING","opened":"2023-11-29","closed":"2025-01-28","campaign":"24V744","subject":"Momentary Increased Steering Effort","summary":"On November 29, 2023, the O\u00ef\u00ac\u0192ce of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering e\u00ef\u00ac\u20acort in model years (MY) 2022-2023 Honda Civic, 2023MY Honda CR-V, and 2023MY Acura Integra vehicles (subject vehicles). The complaints received by ODI alleged that the subject vehicles experienced a momentary increase in required steering e\u00ef\u00ac\u20acort (described as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153sticky steering\u00e2\u20ac\ufffd) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 quick test drives.\u00c2\u00a0 The complaints had been received over the previous two years with mos"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":null,"rollover_risk":0.155,"seats":5,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":"hev"}],"popularity":4,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":40,"ncap":5,"complaints":628},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}