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2023 Honda HR-V Reliability Report

NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026

62out of 100
Caution

Ranks 9th of 9 HR-V years we score.

Owner complaints
687
29 are recall notices
Per 10,000 cars
67.6
97,291 made for the U.S.
Vs the average car
4.4×
same age, 1× is average
Serious outcomes
94
crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
Recalls
3
NHTSA crash rating
5★
overall, out of 5
Honda HR-V, 2nd generation (2023–2027)
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Should You Buy the 2023 Honda HR-V?

Only after careful checks. Our reliability score for the 2023 Honda HR-V is 62 out of 100, which rates Caution. Owners reported about 4.4 times as many problems as for the average car of the same age. It ranks 9th of the 9 HR-V years we score.

The most reported problem is the rear window glass, mostly shattering or cracking (570 of 687 complaints). Owners also complain about the steering and the brakes. 94 of the 687 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.

It has 3 recalls. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. For comparison, the 2024 scores 74.

Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.

Pros

  • Recent complaints at or below average
  • No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
  • 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating

Cons

  • About 4.4 times the problems of the average car its age
  • Rear window glass: shattering or cracking570 complaints
  • Steering: sticking or stiffness74 complaints
  • Brakes: unusual noises5 complaints

How the 2023 HR-V Earned Its Score

Every model year starts at 100. Each part takes points away when this year has more problems than the average car of the same age. How we score

Score breakdown
ItemVs averagePoints lost
Starting score100
Serious problems94 complaints · average car: about 452.1×−16
Everyday problems564 complaints · average car: about 569.8×−10
Problems in the last two years19 complaints · average car: about 380.52×−6
Recalls3 recalls · average car: about 3.10.98×−6
Score62

Each part shows two counts: this year's so far, and what an average car would have at the same age. For complaints, that average car was made in the same number as this one. “Vs average” compares the two counts, but in our scoring system we first add a little to both, so a few complaints cannot swing the result. That is why it is not simply one count divided by the other. The last two years count only complaints about five systems: the engine and fuel system, transmission, brakes, steering, and airbags and seat belts.

What Owners Report

We read all 687 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda HR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 687.

  1. Rear window glass: shattering or cracking

    570 complaints (83%)

    Shattering or cracking and parts breaking or coming apart. 14 of these 570 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of visibility. In 4 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem, and in 5 it came back after a repair. Median mileage when it started: about 12,000 miles.

  2. Steering: sticking or stiffness

    74 complaints (11%)

    Sticking or stiffness, pulling or wandering and locking up. 9 of these 74 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control. In 12 complaints, the dealer could not find or fix the problem. Median mileage when it started: about 10,000 miles.

  3. Brakes: unusual noises

    5 complaints (under 1%)

    Unusual noises, loss of braking and hard braking with nothing ahead. 2 of these 5 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often a crash. Median mileage when it started: about 28,000 miles.

  4. Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)

    5 complaints (under 1%)

    A bad smell and smoke or a burning smell.

  5. Noise (cause not stated)

    5 complaints (under 1%)

    Unusual noises.

  6. Defroster: overheating

    4 complaints (under 1%)

    Overheating, not clearing mist well and a failure.

  7. Headlights: too bright / glare to oncoming drivers

    4 complaints (under 1%)

    Too bright / glare to oncoming drivers, low beams look like high beams and a feature that stopped working.

  8. Windshield: shattering or cracking

    4 complaints (under 1%)

    Shattering or cracking.

  9. Airbags: no deployment in a crash

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    No deployment in a crash and deployed but only partially inflated. Median mileage when it started: about 13,000 miles.

  10. Door latches: not opening or unlocking

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Not opening or unlocking.

  11. Power windows or regulator: works on and off

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Problems that come and go.

  12. Stall (cause not stated)

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Stalling. 1 of these 3 complaints describes a serious outcome: sudden acceleration or braking.

  13. Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Warning lights and the system not working when needed.

  14. Tires: parts breaking or coming apart

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Parts breaking or coming apart and early wear. 2 of these 3 complaints describe a serious outcome. Median mileage when it started: about 31,000 miles.

  15. Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)

    3 complaints (under 1%)

    Sudden acceleration. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often sudden acceleration or braking.

Show 13 more problems

  1. 12V battery failure

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    A failure that needed a new part.

  2. Alternator or charging: warning lights

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Warning lights and a failure. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a tow.

  3. Automatic emergency braking: the system acting on its own

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    The system acting on its own and the system not working when needed.

  4. Engine oil leak

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    A leak.

  5. Forward collision warning: the system not working when needed

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    The system not working when needed and warning lights.

  6. Screen and audio: works on and off

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Problems that come and go and a feature that stopped working.

  7. Lane keeping assist: warning lights

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Warning lights and a feature that stopped working.

  8. Seat belts: not closing or latching

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Not closing or latching.

  9. Seats: stopped working

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    A feature that stopped working.

  10. Car not starting (cause not stated)

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    The car not starting. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a car that would not start.

  11. Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Shattering or cracking.

  12. Windshield wipers: damage

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Damage and not shutting off.

  13. Wiring, fuses or body control module: damage

    2 complaints (under 1%)

    Damage and a failure that needed a new part. 1 of these 2 complaints describes a serious outcome: a car that would not start.

Reported Once (16)

Show the 16 problems reported once
  • Airbag warning light
  • Check engine light (cause not stated)
  • Several warning lights at once
  • CV axles: damage
  • Exterior trim: damage
  • Fuel pump: hard starting
  • Instrument cluster: stopped working
  • Loss of power (cause not stated)
  • Mirrors: shattering or cracking
  • Driver-assist camera and radar: stopped working
  • CBMS: hard braking with nothing ahead
  • Drive belt and pulley: parts breaking or coming apart
  • Front passenger window (rattling noise): unusual noises
  • Parking collision warning: stopped working
  • Rear window seal failure
  • Side window glass: shattering or cracking

How the 2023 Honda HR-V Compares With Other Years

The other HR-V years of the 2nd generation, 2023 to 2027, and the year just before it.

YearRatingScoreVs averagePer 10k carsRecallsMost reported problem
2027Too new–––0–
2026Too new––1.40Phone and navigation: stopped working
2025Provisional 81––2.51Steering: sticking or stiffness
2024Good740.64×5.64Steering: sticking or stiffness
2023 This yearCaution624.4×67.63Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
2022Good750.65×7.13CVT failure
See every HR-V year

2023 Honda HR-V Recalls

Three recalls cover the 2023 Honda HR-V. The most recent was issued in October 2024: “Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows which are still open on a given car.

  • Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage

    Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

    NHTSA 24V744000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 3, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

  • Fuel Pump May Fail

    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    NHTSA 23V858000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Dec 18, 2023. By the second quarter of 2026, 73% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

  • Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210

    A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

    NHTSA 23V782000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Nov 21, 2023. By the fourth quarter of 2025, 92% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.

2023 Honda HR-V NHTSA Investigations

NHTSA has opened one investigation that covers the 2023 Honda HR-V. It closed without a recall.

  • Front seat belts possibly missing a securing rivet

    Closed without a recall

    NHTSA's recall query reviewed Honda's repair for recall 23V-782 and the vehicles it covers. The recall involves 2023-2024 Accords, Accord Hybrids and HR-Vs whose seat belt tightener may lack a securing rivet. NHTSA found no failures after the repair and none in similar cars. About 84 percent were repaired by late 2024. It closed the query in March 2025.

    NHTSA RQ24006Opening report (PDF)Closing report (PDF)Apr 4, 2024 to Mar 26, 2025

NHTSA Crash Test Ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2023 HR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.

SUV AWD

OverallNot rated
Frontal crash5/5
Side crash5/5
RolloverNot rated

SUV FWD

Overall5/5
Frontal crash5/5
Side crash5/5
Rollover4/5

Check Before You Buy

A checklist for the 2023 HR-V, from its three recalls and the problems owners report most.

Confirm the Recalls Were Done

Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.

On the Test Drive

  • Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
  • Brake firmly from a moderate speed. A soft, hard or pulsing pedal, or a brake warning light, is a warning sign.

Ask the Seller

Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.

  • Rear window glass
  • Steering
  • Brakes
  • Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.

Before You Pay

  • Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
  • Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
  • Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.

What to do next

All HR-V Years →Best years and years to avoid, side by side.Compare With Other Years →Put up to four model years side by side.Find Warranty Extensions →Repairs Honda may still cover for this year.Decode a VIN →Confirm the exact year, engine and trim of a car.