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Buying a used 2023 Honda HR-V? Check these 3 recalls first
Three high-severity recalls apply: front seat belts that may be missing a rivet, a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, and a steering gearbox that can make steering difficult. None carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning. What stands out in the 685 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA is visibility and wipers, with 319 reports plus 78 more under visibility. Steering drew 77. Seven crashes and four injuries were reported; no fires.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Run the VIN on NHTSA and confirm the seat belt rivet, fuel pump and steering gearbox recalls were completed.
- Test wipers at every speed and check the windshield for glare, streaking or fogging in daylight and at night.
- On the test drive, note any heavy, notchy or uneven steering effort, especially at parking-lot speeds.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2023 Honda HR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda HR-V front seat belts may be missing a rivet | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura steering gearbox may make steering difficult | Steering | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
685 complaints filed for this model year, including 7 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 4 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility And Wipers | 397 | None found |
| Steering | 77 | Yes |
| Structure | 33 | None found |
| Electrical System | 30 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |