2023 Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system problems
This is a safety-related system. If you notice symptoms, stop driving and have it inspected.
What owners report
“While driving my 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid at approximately 40-45 mph, the vehicle began hesitating and not accelerating smoothly. A Check Engine/Emissions System warning also appeared. The vehicle had approximately 31,873 miles. I took the vehicle to an authorized Honda dealership for diagnosis. The dealer recommended replacement of all fuel injectors and the spark plugs. The vehicle has not yet been repaired and the components remain available for inspection. I am concerned about the safety ris…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/15/2026
“The rock and pinion is not working. The is an issue with the fuel emission. Engine light is on for both.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 08/08/2026
“Woke up at [XXX] [XXX] to neighbor banging on door and yelling your car is on fire. Vehicle is parked in front driveway, front part of the car where engine is ablazed. Neighbor said he heard "pops" like firecrackers/gunshot when he went to look out his window the fire was reflected on the fence across the car. I did google search for possible fire causes and search returned with Recall notice for fuel pump, battery and battery cladding on model. Contacted Honda but Aileen just promised to send i…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/14/2026 · fire
“After filling up with fuel my vehicle wreaks of gasoline fumes for hours in the passenger compartment. There are no warning lights or open recalls. Issue is common it looked up online. This started about a year after owning the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 04/12/2026
“In early August 2025, driving on the highway with my car behaving entirely normally, my entire dashboard lit up-- all error lights, check engine, transmission, emissions, blind spot- everything. After reading on the internet a bit i read that there could have been a 12v battery power surge, and to disconnect and reconnect the battery. All lights cleared, car behaved normally. During the last week of August, my car began revving unreasonably high on a long drive (at the 300 mile point) and it s…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 11/09/2025
“Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to report a serious safety concern with my 2023 Honda CR-V All-Wheel Drive, regular gasoline version. On three separate occasions while driving at high speed on the highway, my vehicle suddenly lost power and the engine stalled without warning. When this occurred, the starter would not engage, the vehicle had no electrical power, and multiple warning messages appeared on the dashboard, including Emission System Problem and All-Wheel Drive System Problem. This type…”
NHTSA complaint · filed 09/16/2025
“I applied my brake pedal to slow for traffic just before entering a roundabout. I came nearly to a full stop, but then with my foot still on the brake pedal, the car surged forward as if I had floored the gas pedal. I kept pressing very hard on the brake pedal, but the car kept speeding forward. I was able to steer in between 2 oncoming cars without hitting them. My left front tire then hit the curb and the car bounced off a metal traffic sign post. I then went down a steep dirt embankment …”
NHTSA complaint · filed 03/23/2025 · crash
“Recall Notice Issued 11/13/24 Fuel Pump Repair Not Available Yet. Gas mileage has gone down considerably from 35.9 to 29.6 miles per gallon.”
NHTSA complaint · filed 02/13/2025
Unverified owner reports from NHTSA's public complaint database.
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- How common are 2023 Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system problems?
- 16 owners reported fuel/propulsion system issues to NHTSA for the 2023 Honda CR-V, 1 involving a crash and 1 a fire. Counts scale with how many were sold.
- Is there a recall for 2023 Honda CR-V fuel/propulsion system problems?
- No matching recall is on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest.