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Buying a used 2023 Honda HR-V? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2023 Honda HR-V has 3 recalls in this group, covering a missing seat belt pretensioner rivet, possible fuel pump failure, and steering gearbox difficulty. Its 688 owner complaints filed with NHTSA are unverified reports. Visibility/wiper accounts for 319 reports, while visibility and steering each have 78; these categories should not be added as distinct incidents. Visibility concerns stand out in the complaint record, while restraint, fuel delivery, and steering repairs warrant documentation.
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.
- Verify VIN-specific completion of all 3 recalls.
- Ask about visibility or wiper problems and repair records.
- Request diagnosis records for steering difficulty or fuel pump failure.
- 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 Seat Belt Pretensioner Missing Rivet | Seat Belts | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura Steering Gearbox Can Cause Difficulty Steering | Steering | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
689 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 | 79 | Yes |
| Structure | 33 | None found |
| Electrical System | 30 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 13 | None found |
| Engine | 8 | None found |