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Honda · Compact SUV

2023 Honda CR-V

Hybrid Gas
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
D
Safety Signal
63 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 8
Complaints22 crash · 2 fire · 22 injured reported 633
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 40 mpg
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2023 Honda CR-V is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas compact SUV with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the CR-V Hybrid FWD, is EPA-rated at 40 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 633 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Honda CR-V — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Honda CR-V · Photo: © M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueMPG combCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LXGasFWD—190 hp179 lb-ft30 mpg39.3 cu-ft17 in
LXGasAWD—190 hp179 lb-ft29 mpg39.3 cu-ft17 in
EXGasFWD—190 hp179 lb-ft30 mpg39.3 cu-ft18 in
EXGasAWD—190 hp179 lb-ft29 mpg39.3 cu-ft18 in
EX-LGasFWD—190 hp179 lb-ft30 mpg39.3 cu-ft18 in
EX-LGasAWD—190 hp179 lb-ft29 mpg39.3 cu-ft18 in
SportHybridFWD—145 hp138 lb-ft40 mpg39.3 cu-ft19 in
SportHybridAWD—145 hp138 lb-ft37 mpg39.3 cu-ft19 in
Sport TouringHybridAWD—145 hp138 lb-ft37 mpg39.3 cu-ft19 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
CR-V Hybrid FWDHybridFWD2.0L 4-cyl + 263V Li-Ion433640$1,700
CR-V Hybrid AWDHybridAWD2.0L 4-cyl + 263V Li-Ion403437$1,800
CR-V FWDGasFWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo283430$2,250
CR-V AWDGasAWD1.5L 4-cyl turbo273229$2,300

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46064, 46071, 45950, 45952.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
CR-V Hybrid AWD, CR-V Hybrid FWD7 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 / California LEV-III SULEV30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standardsSmartWay
CR-V FWD7 / 10California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
CR-V AWD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Tires

PPW
4,804 vehicles built Sep 8, 2022 – May 20, 2026 Hybrid only
Problem Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles that were previously remedied under NHTSA recall number 26V366. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach. Risk A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the tire repair kit nozzle, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 16, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is PPW. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 17, 2026. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 26V366 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V663000 reported Oct 8, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Tires

DOV
1,048,613 vehicles Hybrid only
Problem 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. Risk A detached bottle cap can become a projectile and strike the user or others nearby, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFInterim owner letter PDFDealer notice PDF
NHTSA campaign 26V366000 reported Jun 4, 2026 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

PJW
720,810 vehicles 94% reported repaired built Sep 21, 2021 – Sep 16, 2024 Hybrid only
Problem 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V763000 reported Oct 14, 2024 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
▲high

Electrical System

HJR
98 vehicles 94% reported repaired built Oct 6, 2022 – Jan 24, 2023 Hybrid only
Problem 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. Risk 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V745000 reported Oct 3, 2024 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Steering

SJS, MJU, QJT, VJV
1,693,199 vehicles 90% reported repaired built Sep 21, 2021 – Sep 4, 2024
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V744000 reported Oct 3, 2024 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

KGC, KGD
2,490,460 vehicles 79% reported repaired
Problem 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. 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V858000 reported Dec 18, 2023 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

NFG, HFF
19 vehicles 95% reported repaired Hybrid only
Problem 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. Risk A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V588000 reported Aug 17, 2023 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

6PK
98 vehicles 93% reported repaired
Problem 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." Risk A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V092000 reported Feb 16, 2023 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Steering — Momentary Increased Steering Effort closed

On November 29, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Engineering Analysis (EA23003) to assess allegations of momentary increase in steering effort 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 effort (described as “sticky steering”) occurring mostly at highway speeds after driving for an extended amount of time; these complaints could not be duplicated during dealer service technicians’ quick test drives.  The complaints had been received over the previous two years with most occurring w

Opened Nov 29, 2023 · closed Jan 28, 2025 · action EA23003 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific CR-V

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Honda publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Honda’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Honda CR-V, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
633complaints filed

22 involved a crash · 2 a fire · 22 injuries · 0 deaths reported

30 per 10,000 built · Honda reported 214,570 CR-V built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2022: 1 · 2023: 180 · 2024: 309 · 2025: 80 · 2026: 63

Most-cited components

Steering → 397
Forward Collision Avoidance 57
Lane Departure → 53
Unspecified 42
Service Brakes 29
Visibility/Wiper 29

In depth: steering problems → · lane-keeping problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

Driver Side mirror vibration. From Day 1 of the vehicle purchase i am seeing that the driver side mirror vibrates at higher speeds and on rough roads causing a distorted view. This is very risky to driver and unable to clearly gauge the distance of the car behind me because of the vibration.
Visibility/Wiper Nov 13, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11554957
At speeds around and above 60 MPH, my 2023 CRV's steering becomes "hesitant and jerky". This is most noticeable when driving on the highway. As highway roads are generally not curvy, I make normal small adjustments while driving to stay centered in my line.
Electrical System Oct 28, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11552439
There is a possible steering rack issue with the 2023 CR-V in which there is a momentary "sticky" or resistant feeling when trying to make steering corrections in order for the vehicle to track in a straight line. This issue seems to be worsening over time, as the sticky feeling is evidently felt at speeds above 30-40 MPH.
Steering Dec 20, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11561202
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the contact became aware that the front passenger's side tire was flat. The contact pulled over to the side of the road.
Tires at 6,870 miles Dec 12, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11559786
Tail lights cracked on their own during summer possibly due to high heat index. Adaptive cruise control system has given me an error/failure to start up several times when starting my vehicle
Exterior Lighting Oct 4, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11548292
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact stated that after he parked and turned off the vehicle, he pressed the button to the electronic parking brake, but the parking brake failed to engage. A message was displayed on the instrument panel to “Take the vehicle to the dealer”.
Parking Brake at 3,700 miles Sep 25, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11546477

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Honda itself: 93 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 99 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 43 per 100,000 built. Every CR-V model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 10k

miles, typically

Half the 47 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 6,000 and 16,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 21
10k–20k 14
20k–30k 5
30k–40k 4
40k–50k 1
50k–60k 0
60k–70k 0
70k–80k 1
80k–90k 0
90k–100k 0
100k–150k 0
150k + 1

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Steering2210,6000.66×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2023-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported earlier than same-age vehicles: steering (0.66×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆16%
SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated16%
SUV FWDnot rated★★★★☆★★★★★not rated16%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 no injury reported

Jan 2023 to Jan 2023 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: not named in the filings

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
Jan 2023Level 2Otherno injury reportedNY65 mph62-11736

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

Honda customer service contacted and confirmed with the customer that the vehicle was in an accident and that the passenger side airbags deployed. The customer stated there were no injuries. I empathized with the customer and stated I was glad no injuries were sustained. I asked the customer to provide a brief description of the accident.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) report 62-11736 Jan 2023 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 3 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every Honda warranty extension (66) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 120
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-09-25
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 73 service bulletins, 46 others, 1 emissions

Most often about: Structure, Engine, Electrical System, Visibility/Wiper, Lane Departure.

  • A26-019 Service bulletin
    2026-09-25 · Engine
  • Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).
  • A26-017 Service bulletin
    2026-09-25 · Engine
  • Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, and/or misfire. In some cases, DTCs P0300 through P0304 may also be stored (DTCs are not required for repair).
  • 2026-08-26 · Engine
  • Dealer Message - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire, and/or DTCs P0300 through P0304 stored.
  • A26-019 Service bulletin
    2026-08-26 · Engine
  • Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • A26-017 Service bulletin
    2026-08-26 · Engine
  • Service Bulletin - Under certain conditions, the cylinder head gasket effectiveness may be reduced which may cause vehicles to experience overheating, coolant loss, misfire and/or DTCs P0300 thru P0304 stored.
  • A26-088 Service bulletin
    2026-08-08 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
  • A26-088 Service bulletin
    2026-07-24 · Engine
  • Service Bulletin - To better manage engine temperatures, a PGM-FI update has been developed to optimize electric water pump operation.
  • 2026-07-24 · Fuel/Propulsion System
  • Dealer Message - To help improve engine temperatures, a software update has been developed for the electric water pump to optimize its operation.

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P0300
P0300 on Honda →		Misfire detected, but not isolated to one cylinder.Engine · Ignition coils →7 bulletins
P0304
P0304 on Honda →		Cylinder 4 is misfiring.Engine · Ignition coils →6 bulletins
P0700
P0700 on Honda →		The transmission control module is asking for the warning light — the real code is stored on its side.Engine4 bulletins
P0017Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine3 bulletins
P0339Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine3 bulletins
P060AManufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →3 bulletins
P0420
P0420 on Honda →		The catalytic converter on bank 1 is not cleaning up the exhaust as well as it should.Engine · Catalytic converter →2 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Honda CR-V failed the emissions check on 0.83% of first inspections — lower than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 0.83%

failed emissions

9,521 initial inspections of 9,418 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 CR-VEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.83%1.6%9,507
Failed the safety inspection1.1%1.1%9,521
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.11%0.16%9,521
Miles driven a year10,65710,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer35,57832,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Compare the 2023 CR-V with

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CR-V by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 40 mpg2026 B 2 171 40 mpg2025 D 6 290 40 mpg2024 C 5 481 40 mpg2023 this page D 8 633 40 mpg2022 D 6 348 38 mpg2021 C 5 444 38 mpg2020 D 9 441 38 mpg2019 D 8 1,107 30 mpg2018 D 5 2,161 30 mpg2017 F 7 1,776 30 mpg2016 C 3 394 29 mpg

Common questions about the 2023 CR-V

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Honda CR-V have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Honda CR-V. The most serious on file is 24V763000, covering Fuel System, Gasoline. 1 of them was filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. The manufacturer's own estimate for when a fix would be ready: Fall 2026. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Honda CR-V?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Honda CR-V 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it D (63/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Honda CR-V, the best EPA combined figure is 40 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Honda CR-V?

Owners have filed 633 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Honda CR-V, most often about steering, forward collision avoidance, lane departure. Of those, 22 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 22 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Honda CR-V?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Honda CR-V runs 6 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Honda CR-V?

The manufacturer has filed 120 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V, most often covering structure, engine, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-09-25. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Honda CR-V do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Honda CR-V failed the emissions check on 0.83% of first inspections — lower than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

Is the 2023 Honda CR-V better than the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime?

The Honda CR-V wins clearly, 91 to 82.7, on tech & comfort, performance, fuel & range. The Toyota RAV4 Prime is ahead on safety and space & cargo. We publish a full side-by-side of the 2023 Honda CR-V against the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime — specifications by family, equipment feature by feature, safety record and ownership costs. You can re-weight what matters to you and the verdict recalculates.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations4 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates4 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls8NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints633NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings4 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins120NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations1NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment9 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Head to head 2023 Honda CR-V vs 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime Scored on price, fuel, safety, space, performance and warranty — the weights are yours.Other years The 2027 CR-V The CR-V model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recall Watch Watch this CR-V by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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