2023 Honda CR-V Seat Recliner Recall (23V092)

Recall 23V092 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2023 Honda CR-V in recall 23V092?

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.

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."

Is it safe to drive a 2023 CR-V with recall 23V092?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A seat back position that fails may not adequately restrain the occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your CR-V shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the recliner, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 23V092?

Recall 23V092 covers 98 vehicles: 2023 Honda CR-V.

NHTSA lists 98 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the CR-V seat recliner recall?

Yes. Dealers will replace the front passenger seat back frame assembly, free of charge.

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.

When was recall 23V092 announced?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported recall 23V092 to NHTSA on February 16, 2023. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as March 27, 2023.

This recall was filed 44 months ago. If your CR-V was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my CR-V is part of recall 23V092?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 23V092 is open on your CR-V, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2023 CR-V vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should CR-V owners do about recall 23V092?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 23V092000 applies to your CR-V.
2. Book the recall appointment with any authorized Honda dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
3. Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
4. Write down when symptoms involving the recliner happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are CR-V owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 515 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 3 of them about the body, doors and seats.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the body, doors and seats have been filed since recall 23V092 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 515 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 3 of them involve the body, doors and seats. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2023 Honda CR-V: 515 complaints in total, 3 about the body, doors and seats

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The back two bolts in the driver seat were never installed at the factory, thus the back of the seat is not attached to the car. The dealership did not notice on the PDI. I drive it for a month before I noticed it.

2023 Honda CR-V owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11499281, filed December 28, 2022

Seat back collapsed backwards on to the back seat after rear impact accident. Driver slid out under the fastened seatbelt and landed in center of backseat with both feet tangled in the seatbelt.

2023 Honda CR-V owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11514849, filed March 31, 2023

I was rear ended in an accident. My seat back broke and the metal frame twisted. When j came down my back hit the middle of the bolstered side of the seat.

2023 Honda CR-V owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11591681, filed May 31, 2024

Can recall 23V092 make my CR-V a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

Owners often ask whether this recliner recall means their CR-V qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

Door latch, seat and body structure defects can affect safety in a crash and everyday use. If the recall repair does not solve the problem, the repeat visit is part of your record.

The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.

Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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