2023–2026 Honda CR-V: what to inspect before you bid at auction

Research about this generation for dealers buying at auction. It is not a physical inspection and not a finding about any particular car; cars within a generation differ by engine, mileage, history and condition. Last researched 2026-09-04.

Before you bid: what to have checked

Issues documented for this generation. They are patterns for the model, not findings about any specific car, and many depend on the engine, mileage and service history. Confirm on the unit you are bidding on.

Steering gearbox (EPS): NHTSA 24V744000 says "The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle." verified source

System: Suspension/steering · Documented around: ~2,000-14,000 mi in owner reports cited by carcomplaints.com · About: 2022-2025 model years, multi-model (also affects Civic, HR-V, Integra)

Source: NHTSA recall 24V744000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V744000), report received 03/10/2024, 1693199 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model); carcomplaints.com 2023 CR-V (369 of 662 total owner complaints are steering-related)
NHTSA 23V858000: "The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail." NHTSA recall 23V858000 consequence: "Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash." verified source

System: Fuel system/emissions · Documented around: not specified in recall · About: 2017-2020 model years retroactively recalled in 2023 (thin overlap with this generation's earliest years)

Source: NHTSA recall 23V858000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V858000), report received 18/12/2023, 2490460 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model)
NHTSA 24V763000 (2023-2025 CR-V Hybrid): "The high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel." NHTSA recall 24V763000 consequence: "A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire." verified source

System: Fuel system/emissions · Documented around: not specified in recall · About: CR-V Hybrid 2023-2025

Source: NHTSA recall 24V763000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V763000), report received 14/10/2024, 720810 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model)
Roof 'drip mold' (trim molding) detaching or not seated properly verified source

System: Body integrity (noises/leaks) · Documented around: not specified · About: 2023-2024 model years

Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing (12 reissues of the same bulletin)
Door mirror vibration while driving verified source

System: Body hardware · Documented around: not specified · About: 2023-2024 model years

Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing
NHTSA 23V092000 (2023 CR-V, 98 units): "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." verified source

System: Body hardware · Documented around: not applicable · About: 2023 model year, small batch

Source: NHTSA recall 23V092000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V092000), report received 16/02/2023, 98 units potentially affected per NHTSA
Rear differential fluid leak linked to an over-torqued drain plug during service (Honda TSB A23110A) verified source

System: Drive system · Documented around: not specified · About: 2023-2024 model years

Source: Honda TSB A23110A (2023-11-03)

Recon cost reference

Estimates from the sources shown, priced as of 2026-09-04. Your shop rate, parts sourcing and the car's actual condition decide the real number. These are not quotes.

Item	Dealer shop	Independent shop	Source
Post-recall wheel alignment (after 24V-744 steering gearbox replacement)	$150-$250 out of pocket in one Torque News report (one owner cited $180); the recall repair itself is free, and the report says the alignment was billed as maintenance, not warranty work	not separately sourced	Torque News, single-outlet report citing named owner testimony plus unverified Reddit anecdotes commonly reported

NHTSA recalls: verify this VIN

A recall that applies to a model is not proof that a specific car has an open recall. Whether this VIN is affected, and whether the repair was done, is shown by NHTSA's VIN lookup. Check it before you bid.

No campaign list is stored for this generation. Look the VIN up with NHTSA.

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Manufacturer bulletins (TSBs)

Technical service bulletins are the manufacturer's own guidance to its dealers. A bulletin is not a recall and does not mean a repair is free. Coverage depends on the manufacturer's terms and the VIN.

Roof drip mold TSB (reissued 12+ times, Jul 2023-Mar 2024)
Roof trim molding detaching/not seated
Reissued repeatedly per carcomplaints.com
Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing
Door mirror vibration TSB (reissued 9+ times, Jul 2023-Jan 2024)
Door mirror vibration while driving
Repeated reissue
Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing
TSB A23110A (2023-11-03)
Rear differential fluid leak from over-torqued drain plug during service
Service-related per the TSB summary
Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing
ATI&04172024901 (2024-04-17)
Windshield washer system inoperative/leaking
Adjacent system, not core HVAC
Source: carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing

Sources and when this was researched

Last researched: 2026-09-04. VehicleIQ research for this generation; each item above names its own source and whether it is a verified source or commonly reported. Details change, so treat this as a starting point for your inspection.

All sources cited on this page (8)

NHTSA recall 24V744000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V744000), report received 03/10/2024, 1693199 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model); carcomplaints.com 2023 CR-V (369 of 662 total owner complaints are steering-related)
NHTSA recall 23V858000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V858000), report received 18/12/2023, 2490460 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model)
NHTSA recall 24V763000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V763000), report received 14/10/2024, 720810 units potentially affected per NHTSA (multi-model)
carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing (12 reissues of the same bulletin)
carcomplaints.com 2024 CR-V TSB listing
NHTSA recall 23V092000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V092000), report received 16/02/2023, 98 units potentially affected per NHTSA
Honda TSB A23110A (2023-11-03)
Torque News, single-outlet report citing named owner testimony plus unverified Reddit anecdotes

Not yet researched for this generation: warranty and program notes, powertrain details, NHTSA complaint tallies. Nothing is assumed for these; use the VIN lookups and the inspection itself.