The Verdict
Worst problem area
Visibility & Lighting
Visibility & Lighting leads by volume: 400 of 688 complaints (58%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Steering include more reported injuries (2) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 89 in 2022 to 688 in 2023.
At a glance
- NHTSA complaints
- 688
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- EPA fuel cost per year
- $2,200–$2,300
- Combined MPG
- 27–28
Complaints by model year
Where owners report problems
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | vs. 2023 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,200 | 2,100–2,200 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | 2,200–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 28–30 | 28–30 | 27–28 | 27–28 | 27–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 26–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | 25–26 / 30–32 | 25–26 / 30–32 | 25–26 / 30–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 292–315 | 292–314 | 309–326 | 309–326 | 311–326 | |
| Complaints filed | 65 | 89 | 688 | 110 | 49 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 5 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 4 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Honda HR-V have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Honda HR-V?
Visibility & Lighting: 400 of 688 NHTSA complaints (58%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates it 27–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Honda HR-V?
EPA estimates $2,200–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 25 mpg (low) | 30 mpg (low) | 27 mpg (low) | $2,300 (high) | 326 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg (high) | 32 mpg (high) | 28 mpg (high) | $2,200 (low) | 309 g/mi (low) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 78 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 400 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Other | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
STEERING
- Defect
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Defect
- 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.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
- Defect
- 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."
- Consequence
- A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- 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. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.