While Driving at highway speeds and taking curves on roads at 40mph, The steering wheel developed a persistent physical "sticking" and "notchy" sensation when trying to make minor lane adjustments. Overcoming this physical catch requires sudden, increased manual effort, which creates an Immediate Risk of over correcting the vehicle at high speeds. There was no warning lamps or dashboard messages. The steering component is still installed in the vehicle for inspection. This issue matches Known mechanical defect under the federal safety agency Recall campaign Number 24V‑744 For the 2023 Honda Steering gearbox assembly.
2023 Honda HR-V steering problems
79 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 23,000. 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 79
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 23,000
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Honda HR-V steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 24V744000 · Recall details
What 2023 Honda HR-V owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 am sending info.
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 failure was a known failure with similar vehicles. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
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.
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 with normal wear and tear for a vehicle of this age and mileage. A Honda dealership inspected the vehicle and recommended replacement of the complete steering rack, including inner tie rods, boots, and clamps. The dealership also recommended replacement of the right drive axle due to a damaged outer joint. No warning lights or dashboard messages appeared prior to the failure. The vehicle required inspection and repair due to the safety risk.
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 place due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to a storage facility and deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); the VIN was included however not serviced for the recall remedy. A police report was not filed, and injuries were reported. The contact transported herself to the hospital the next day and was treated for a nondescript injury to her right hand. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.
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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.
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 stated that she was able to stop and turn the vehicle off. The contact stated the passenger front side bumper, the grill, and part of the passenger side quarter panel had been crushed by the crash. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. No injuries were reported. The contact stated that she drove the vehicle off of the highway, but had to stop due to multiple warnings illuminated on the instrument cluster including a "do not drive" warning. The vehicle was towed to a collision center. The insurance provider declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
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
Questions about the 2023 Honda HR-V steering
Does the 2023 Honda HR-V have steering problems?
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Honda HR-V, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Honda HR-V steering problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 23,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Honda HR-V steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V744000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda HR-V have bad steering?
The Honda HR-V model years with the most steering complaints are 2023 (79 complaints), 2024 (51 complaints) and 2025 (18 complaints).
Other 2023 Honda HR-V problems
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