2023 Honda HR-V body & structure problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Apr 7, 2026NYBody & Structure

   Rear Hatch glass has shattered while the vehicle is unoccupied two times now. Honda said it was inspected and was fine after the first rear glass was replaced and then the same thing happened again. They state they have no recall, just a safety inspection. Service bulletin 24-012. First Date of damage: 12/15/2023 Second Date of Damage: 3/30/2026

   NHTSA complaint #11729760 · source
2. Filed Nov 17, 2025ILBody & Structure

   The rear windshield of my 2023 Honda HRV shattered and broke randomly. There was no collision, tampering with, or theft attempts. No one was around the car. The rear windshield simply shattered - less than 48 hours after I purchased the car.

   NHTSA complaint #11699933 · source
3. Filed Jun 10, 2025CTBody & Structure

   Rear glass shattered for no reason. Heard this is a big issue with Hondas & Acuras. Dealership almost tried to make us go through our own insurance even though we bought it 2 days ago.

   NHTSA complaint #11666155 · source
4. Filed Dec 31, 2024DEBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   In the morning of December 31, 2024, I got into my 2023 Honda HRV and as I turned on the ignition, I was shocked by the shattering sound of glass at the rear of the vehicle. To my horror, it was the rear windshield that had shattered to smithereens. I was terribly upset by this incident and while thinking of my next action, I learned through Google that it was due to a manufacturing defect with the 2023 Honda HRV model. Yet, I had not been notified by the Honda of any recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11633329 · source
5. Filed Oct 5, 2024WABody & Structure

   The rear window exploded while parked at a school. I put on the rear defrost while driving to the school and when I parked and shut off the car, that's when we heard the explosion. There was no external impact to the car. I've seen several reports of other 2023 HRV owners with the same problem. The car has not been inspected, but I called my Honda Service Center and they referred me to Car Tech who repairs the windshields. The representative was unable to tell me if Honda…

   NHTSA complaint #11618249 · source
6. Filed May 15, 2024NYBody & Structure

   I was driving to work in my 2023 HR-V on a main highway this morning, (5-15-2024) and I heard a pop sound. I looked in my rear view mirror and my back windshield was shattered. I have called my local dealer, White Plains Honda and left a message. And as of yet have not heard back. There was no warning lights or signs anything was wrong. I did see on the evening news that this is an on going issue with HR-V's. But no recall has been put out.

   NHTSA complaint #11588836 · source
7. Filed May 6, 2024CABody & StructureOther / Unknown

   Unknown. Cold morning with defroster on, rear windshield spontaneously shattered while driving on freeway. No evidence of external factors. Large hole and cracks all the way around edge.Notified CHP. Do not know if report filed.

   NHTSA complaint #11587270 · source
8. Filed Feb 28, 2024PABody & Structure

   While I was driving back from work on January 31, 2023 the rear windshield of my car exploded for no apparent reason. The noise was so loud that flinched. If there was a car was in front of me I would have caused an accident. The windshield shattered and if I had children or anyone in the back seat they would have pieces of glasses on the back of their heads. I was thankful that I did not have any broken glasses on the back of my head. I dropped the car off at a Honda…

   NHTSA complaint #11574585 · source
9. Filed Jan 30, 2024CABody & StructureOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Rear window glass broke out of nothing without any collision or otherwise impact. I parked the car in a covered, safe garage and then the other day the rear window glass was completely shattered and broken.

   NHTSA complaint #11568815 · source
10. Filed Jan 21, 2024CABody & Structure

    At 12pm on 1/21/24 my back windshield shattered. My car was parked and turned off when the explosion happened. I filed a police report and had a police officer look at my vehicle. I tried to reach Honda but they were closed so I will have to call and file the complaint with them tomorrow morning. I did report it with my insurance to get it fixed but I don’t feel comfortable driving the car anymore especially since it is my primary vehicle used to transport myself and my…

    NHTSA complaint #11566866 · source
11. Filed Jan 15, 2024MOBody & StructureOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    While at the gym one evening on 1/3, I came back to my car and noticed a shattered rear windshield. Initially my thoughts were 'did my car get broken into?' however, nothing was missing and my gym is located in a fairly safe part of town. Also, this occurred early evening, one of the busiest times at the gym and an unlikely time for a break in. I notified the police, my insurance company, and the gym. The police reviewed footage of the parking lot and didn't see anything…

    NHTSA complaint #11565507 · source
12. Filed Dec 27, 2023TXBody & StructureOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    The rear window of my one year old 2023 HrV suddenly shattered, thankfully while vehicle was parked. No impact to glass or reasoning, I filed an incident report with police out of concern, they had never seen anything like it but stated it was not due to any object impact. This happened right on Christmas weekend, leaving me without a safe car to drive which ruined some of plans and dealership was unable to assist but associate did mention she’s seen another customer with…

    NHTSA complaint #11562095 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology