U.S. MARKET · MODEL YEAR REFERENCE

2023 Honda CR-V — Specs, MPG, Safety & Recalls

4 EPA configurations across Front-Wheel Drive and All-Wheel Drive. Explore the differences below, with NHTSA safety candidates and model-year recall information kept in their source context.

Vehicle overview

Model year 2023
Make
Honda
Model
CR-V
Model year
2023
EPA vehicle classes
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel types available
Regular
Available EPA configurations
4

This page describes a model year, not one individual vehicle. Equipment and availability vary by configuration; a single engine or rating does not apply to every CR-V.

Combined economy across configurations

Regular Gasoline29–40MPG4 configurations

Calculated minimum and maximum from this page’s EPA configurations, grouped by the same fuel and measurement unit. These ranges are not averages or ratings for every vehicle.

Configurations & fuel economy

EPA FuelEconomy.gov

EPA configurations can differ in engine, drivetrain, trim, or equipment. Use the EPA model name and specifications to identify the appropriate record.

All 4 EPA configurations. Fuel economy uses U.S. gallons; MPGe measures gasoline-equivalent energy efficiency.
EPA model / IDEngine / cylindersFuel / technologyDrive / transmissionEPA fuel economy
CR-V FWDEPA 45950 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD1.5 L4 cylindersRegularFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG28 city / 34 highway / 30 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 290 g/mile
CR-V AWDEPA 45952 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD1.5 L4 cylindersRegularAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG27 city / 32 highway / 29 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 305 g/mile
CR-V Hybrid FWDEPA 46064 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD2 L4 cylindersRegularHybridFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG43 city / 36 highway / 40 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 223 g/mile
CR-V Hybrid AWDEPA 46071 (opens in a new tab)Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD2 L4 cylindersRegularHybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Regular Gasoline · MPG40 city / 34 highway / 37 combined
Tailpipe CO₂: 237 g/mile

These are EPA estimates for the listed configurations, not a promise of real-world economy. Zero tailpipe CO₂ does not mean zero lifecycle emissions. Missing fields are not estimated.

Safety ratings

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026

NHTSA evaluates specific vehicle variants. The descriptions below identify each rating candidate; they are not automatically matched to the EPA configurations above.

NHTSA VEHICLE 18484

2023 Honda CR-V SUV FWD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
Not Rated

NHTSA VEHICLE 18485

2023 Honda CR-V SUV AWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

NHTSA VEHICLE 18486

2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV FWD

Overall
Not Rated
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
Not Rated

NHTSA VEHICLE 18487

2023 Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD

Overall
5 / 5 stars
Frontal crash
4 / 5 stars
Side crash
5 / 5 stars
Rollover
4 / 5 stars

Check NHTSA’s current safety ratings (opens in a new tab)

Recall information

NHTSA · Last checked October 10, 2026
Check recall eligibility with your VIN.

These campaigns relate to the model and year. They do not confirm that an individual vehicle is affected or that a repair has been completed. This is a stored snapshot, not a live recall check.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA (opens in a new tab)

7 campaigns in the stored source results. Open a campaign for its summary and remedy.

23V092000SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERFebruary 16, 2023

Returned for: CR-V

Campaign number
23V092000
Report date
February 16, 2023

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V vehicles. The front passenger seat back frame may not have been welded properly, which can cause the seat back position to fail in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 201, "Occupant Protection in Interior Impact."

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6PK.

23V588000POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:CVTAugust 17, 2023

Returned for: CR-V HYBRID

Campaign number
23V588000
Report date
August 17, 2023

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid vehicles. The electronic transmission may have been improperly manufactured, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic continuously variable transmission (e-CVT), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 11, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are NFG and HFF.

23V858000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPDecember 18, 2023

Returned for: CR-V

Campaign number
23V858000
Report date
December 18, 2023

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

24V744000STEERINGOctober 3, 2024

Returned for: CR-V, CR-V HYBRID

Campaign number
24V744000
Report date
October 3, 2024

Summary

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.

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.

24V745000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERYOctober 4, 2024

Returned for: CR-V HYBRID

Campaign number
24V745000
Report date
October 4, 2024

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery modules may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the battery terminal or busbar to break and spark.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the battery module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is HJR.

24V763000FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPOctober 14, 2024

Returned for: CR-V HYBRID

Campaign number
24V763000
Report date
October 14, 2024

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, 2023-2025 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and 2025 Honda Civic and Civic Hybrid vehicles. The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the high-pressure fuel pump as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 20, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is PJW.

26V366000TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIREJune 4, 2026

Returned for: CR-V HYBRID

Campaign number
26V366000
Report date
June 4, 2026

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2026 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2025-2026 CR-V Fuel Cell EV vehicles. When using the tire repair kit, pressure may build within the sealant bottle, causing the bottle cap to detach.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tire repair kit nozzle or sealant bottle, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 27, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in Fall 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is DOV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning June 11, 2026.

Data sources & last checked dates

Static public-data snapshot

This page is built from stored public data. Each date below belongs to that source’s stored snapshot; safety ratings and recalls can change after collection. EPA supplies configuration and economy data. NHTSA vPIC confirms model identity, not every engine or trim.