2023 Honda HR-V Recalls, Problems & MPG
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 687 owner complaints for the 2023 Honda HR-V. The EPA rates it 27 to 28 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 687
- Crashes / fires reported
- 7 / 0
- EPA combined
- 27–28 MPG
2023 Honda HR-V recalls
SteeringOct 3, 2024 · NHTSA 24V744000+
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fuel System, GasolineDec 18, 2023 · NHTSA 23V858000+
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
Seat BeltsNov 21, 2023 · NHTSA 23V782000+
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.
Most reported 2023 Honda HR-V problems
Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.
- Visibility/Wiper319
- Unknown or Other214
- Steering78
- Visibility78
- Structure33
- Electrical System30
- Lane Departure13
- Engine8
2023 Honda HR-V gas mileage
EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).
| Version | Engine | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,300 |
| HR-V AWD | 2.0 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,400 |
Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.
Questions
Does the 2023 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2023 Honda HR-V, most recently for the steering (Oct 3, 2024). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2023 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 687 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are visibility/wiper (319), unknown or other (214), steering (78).
What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda HR-V get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Honda HR-V at 27 to 28 MPG combined (best version: 26 city / 32 highway).
Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.