2023–2025 6th generation (RS)
2023–2025 Honda CR-V Common Problems and Years to Avoid
4 documented problems with the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs. 2 of them are serious. 2 carry a recall or TSB number.
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2023–2025 Honda CR-V recalls and service bulletins
| Recall / TSB | Issue | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA 24V-744 (Honda sticky-steering recall); earlier Honda TSB replaced complete gearboxes | 'Sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall | major |
| NHTSA 24V-763 | Hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall | major |
Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or how many owners it has had. Check your VIN against the NHTSA database to see what is still outstanding on your specific vehicle, a recall listed here may already have been performed.
'Sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall
majorOwners reported the steering momentarily sticking or catching around center, needing extra effort to initiate a turn, worst at highway speed. NHTSA opened an investigation, Honda first issued a gearbox-replacement TSB, then recalled ~1.7 million vehicles (2023–2025 CR-V among them, NHTSA 24V-744): an improperly made worm wheel plus an over-preloaded worm-gear spring raises internal friction. The recall remedy is a new worm gear spring and grease redistribution, free at any Honda dealer; gearboxes built after Aug 30, 2024 have the fix. If your car still sticks after the recall work, push for a gearbox replacement under warranty.
Hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall
majorOn hybrid models, the engine-mounted high-pressure fuel pump's solenoid core can crack from improper manufacturing, letting fuel leak into the engine bay, a fire risk with a gasoline smell as the warning sign. Part of Honda's ~720,000-vehicle October 2024 recall (2023–2025 CR-V Hybrid, plus Accord and Civic hybrids), NHTSA 24V-763. Dealers inspect and replace the fuel pump free. If you smell gas, park it outside and get it in immediately.
12V battery drain / dead after short parking periods
moderateA steady stream of 6th-gen owner reports (gas and hybrid) describe dead 12V batteries after the car sits days, modules not sleeping, telematics/HondaLink activity, and marginal factory batteries all implicated. Honda has released software updates for several control units; dealers test and replace weak batteries under the 3-yr/36k warranty. Out of warranty: update software, load-test, and replace with a quality battery of the correct group (47/H5 gas, 51R hybrid).
Steering wheel vibration / shimmy complaints at highway speed
minorSeparate from sticky steering: some owners report persistent 60–75 mph steering-wheel shimmy that survives road-force balancing and new tires. Reported fixes include wheel/tire replacement under goodwill and alignment; NHTSA complaint volume exists but no defect finding. Rule out the ordinary causes (balance, road-force, bent wheel) before chasing it as a defect.
Problems listed here are compiled from NHTSA complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins, and widely documented owner reports for the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V. Not every vehicle will experience these issues.
Which Honda CR-V model years does this cover?
These problems and recalls specifications apply to every Honda CR-V built from 2023 through 2025 — the 6th generation (RS), compact crossover suv (fwd or awd; hybrid ~half of sales). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V
- 2023Generation launch: EX/EX-L gas, Sport/Sport Touring hybrid; hybrid gets 204 hp and FWD availability for the first time
- 2024LX (17-in wheels) returns as gas base trim; Sport-L Hybrid added
- 2025Largely carryover; steering gearboxes built after Aug 30, 2024 include the sticky-steering fix from the factory
2023–2025 Honda CR-V problems and recalls: common questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V?
- The recurring ones are: 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall; hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall; 12v battery drain / dead after short parking periods; steering wheel vibration / shimmy complaints at highway speed. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost.
Which 2023–2025 Honda CR-V years should you avoid?
- The years to be most careful with are those affected by 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall (2023–2025 (built before Aug 30, 2024)) and hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall (2023–2025 (Hybrid only)). A documented problem is not automatically a reason to walk away. Service records showing the repair was done change the picture entirely.
Are there recalls on the 2023–2025 Honda CR-V?
- 2 of the issues listed carry a recall or technical service bulletin: NHTSA 24V-744 (Honda sticky-steering recall); earlier Honda TSB replaced complete gearboxes ('sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall), NHTSA 24V-763 (hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall). Recall work is free at a franchised dealer regardless of age or mileage. Check your VIN on the NHTSA site to see what is outstanding.
How much do 2023–2025 Honda CR-V repairs typically cost?
- Typical figures for the issues above: 'sticky' steering, steering gearbox recall, Free under recall; hybrid high-pressure fuel pump cracks, fuel leak recall, Free under recall; 12v battery drain / dead after short parking periods, Free under warranty; $150–$250 battery afterward; steering wheel vibration / shimmy complaints at highway speed, $50–$200 (balance/road-force); varies beyond that.
Sources
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-744 steering gearbox ('sticky steering') recall
- NHTSA Part 573 report, 24V-763 high-pressure fuel pump recall
- Honda News, American Honda recalls ~1.7M vehicles to repair steering gearboxes
- Car and Driver, Honda recalls 720K Accord/Civic/CR-V over fuel pump
- College Hills Honda, 2023–2027 CR-V maintenance parts (80291-TF3-E01, 17220-64A-A00)
- Honda OEM Parts Online, 17220-6MA-J01 hybrid air filter (2023–2026)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2023 CR-V 2.0L LFC3 oil capacity 4.2 qt
- TireSize.com, 2023 CR-V OE fitments by trim
- AutoZone, 2024 CR-V battery (Group 47/H5)
- HondaPartsNow, 2024 CR-V Hybrid OEM 12V battery (Group 51, 500 CCA)
- fueleconomy.gov, 2024 CR-V / CR-V Hybrid EPA ratings
- WiperSizeChart, 2023/2024 CR-V wiper sizes 24/19/10