2023 Honda HR-V steering problems

Related recalls

• Recall 24V744000Oct 3, 20241,693,199 vehicles
  STEERING

  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.

  Remedy: 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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 16, 2026NCSteering

   The steering started sticking on sept. 1st. I was driving on croatan highway in obx nc I was surprised because it never did that before. My son in law is. Honda certified mechanic. He said it was sticking. But he could not fix it because Honda needed to fix it. I took it to Honda in va. For my oil and filter change and to check steering. The mechanic said it was sticking. And filmed the inspection. There was a recall Nov. 2024 on the steering. I took it in on Jan. 18 2024 I…

   NHTSA complaint #11764820 · source
2. Filed Aug 19, 202623,000 miMNSteering

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. Additionally, the steering wheel was sticking and was firm. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with steering rack failure. The contact was informed that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the…

   NHTSA complaint #11757991 · source
3. Filed May 10, 2026CASteering

   The steering wheel hard to turn. Need more effort to turn. Feel a notch or sticking in the wheel. The steering makes squeaking sound when turning. The dealer where I bought the car cannot find the problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11736894 · source
4. Filed Dec 12, 2025CASteeringTransmission & DrivetrainWheels & Tires

   While driving, the vehicle experienced a serious steering malfunction. The right front wheel does not respond properly to steering input, while the left wheel responds normally, resulting in uneven steering and loss of directional control. The issue occurred without warning and created an immediate safety risk, especially during turns and lane changes. The vehicle became difficult to control and unsafe to operate. The problem has occurred more than once and is not consistent…

   NHTSA complaint #11704730 · source
5. Filed Aug 22, 202560,000 miNJCrash1 injuredTowedSteering

   The contact owned a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to travel through a bend in the road, the steering wheel locked. As a result, the contact was unable to turn, lost control of the vehicle, and left the roadway, only coming to a complete stop after colliding with the center road barrier. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. Both front and rear driver-side tires were damaged and out of…

   NHTSA complaint #11682465 · source
6. Filed Aug 13, 202573,000 miNCSteering

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, after making a turn to the right or the left, the steering wheel failed to return to center as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was repaired at the local dealer under an unknown recall; however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11680448 · source
7. Filed Mar 14, 202513,000 miNCCrashTowedAirbagsBrakesSteering

   The contact owned a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH and decreasing in speed to exit the highway, a vehicle in front stopped abruptly. The contact depressed the brake pedal with force, however, the brake pedal was soft and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated she turned the steering wheel in the left direction but was difficult to turn and crashed into a vehicle's driver's side rear bumper and quarter panel. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11648357 · source
8. Filed Feb 3, 2025CASeats & Seat BeltsSteering

   I have had a recall notice on my car for months I’ve taken my car in and they have yet to have the part to fix the recall on my car

   NHTSA complaint #11640385 · source
9. Filed Jan 14, 202563,000 miFLElectrical SystemSteering

   The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 - 55 MPH, there was resistance in the steering wheel intermittently. The contact stated that several safety systems were display as disabled for…

   NHTSA complaint #11635817 · source
10. Filed Dec 26, 2024PASteering

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000(Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    NHTSA complaint #11632386 · source
11. Filed Dec 19, 2024KSSteering

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda CR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (STEERING); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…

    NHTSA complaint #11631550 · source
12. Filed Dec 9, 20246,950 miILSeats & Seat BeltsSteering

    The contact owns a 2023 Honda HR-V. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V744000 (Steering) and 23V782000 (Seat Belts); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to steer while driving. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was significantly concerned for his safety while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that…

    NHTSA complaint #11629743 · 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