2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid problems & reliability
108 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 72 | 67% |
| Lane Departure | 12 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 9 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown OR Other | 8 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 6% |
| Power Train | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 4% |
| Wheels | 3 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“i was driving my 2023 crv hybrid which is well maintained and has only 73200 miles i was only driving it for 10 min when the cylinder gas kit has blown out and vehicle went into limp mode and power has dropped luckily no one was behind and i pulled over.”
Power Train · filed Jul 29, 2026
“My breaks stopped working! Car was in drive and my foot was on the break and the break did not function and drove forward. I was able to stop this before hitting anything and turned the car on, but this could have been catastrophic as I was driving to work at the hospital.”
Service Brakes · filed Jun 26, 2026
“2023 Honda CR-V, purchased new in Mar 2023 from Friendly Honda, Poughkeepsie, NY. All regular service completed at Lia Honda, Brewster, NY. On [XXX], car was driven without incident and parked inside a garage. On [XXX] upon ignition, car immediately displayed a “christmas tree” of warnings for every major system…”
Lane Departure · filed Jun 23, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Momentary Increased Steering Effort
Engineering Analysis EA23003 · opened Nov 29, 2023 · closed Jan 28, 2025 · led to recall 24V744
Technical service bulletins
35 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The 10 most recent:
Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
A26-088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.
AEBM07242026902 · Other · issued Jul 24, 2026
Service Bulletin - A slight engine vibration and the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is ON with DTC P0700 (Transmission Control System MIL Request) set during start-up in below freezing temperatures.
A25-017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2026
Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76 (Temporary…
A26-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 8, 2026
Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
A23-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 19, 2026
"Service Bulletin - When the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) system is activated while driving, customers may experience unexpected cancellation during vehicle operation. When this condition occurs, DTC P2583-76…
A26-036 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2026
Service Bulletin - The LKAS warning light comes on when driving in reverse due to possible false detection logic occurred in the multipurpose camera software.
A23-021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 19, 2026
Service Bulletin - Affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrectly machined engine block at the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) mounting location. Vehicles may experience a no start condition, low speed rough…
A23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 14, 2026
Service Bulletin - The rear trim panel will not secure properly, and the fastening tabs/hooks are broken due to customers attempting to pull up on the rear cargo floorboard.
A25-007 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 28, 2025
Service Bulletin - When the vehicle is put into reverse, the rear camera may display a black and white image. This could occur intermittently,, and can change between color display to a black and white display. This…
A25-071 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 5, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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