2023 HONDA CRV - EMISSIONS RECALL - Automatic Grille Defect!

[@KingAfsheen]

I think this video was necessary. Recalls happening all the time and it was nice to hear your voice and take on this matter ty Zotzot

[@jakeyoung487]

Yes. I noticed after this update my range has improved from 480 miles to about 520 on a full tank. 35.8 avg mpg increases to about 39.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Awesome 😎

[@beetroot48]

I just leased a 2023 CRV, so I’ll look out for the letter. If my car is affected, I’ll circle back to your great video. Wonderful, clear steps for us to take.

[@harrytej]

I took a delivery last week and they said it should already be fixed. Hopefully yours too

[@bigallis1]

Thank you for this video. Only had our CR-V Hybrid Touring for a month now. I will be contacting the dealer before I get a letter.

[@daklight2792]

Thanks for these updates! You are really doing Honda and any potential buyer a huge service. Much appreciated!!

[@MrMlyarber]

Just made the appointment, great timing because I going on a long road trip!😀

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nice!

[@Chiroman527]

With New Technologies, Comes New headaches. Especially with new Hybrid technologies. I like this CRV ,but may wait for another year to see if any Bugs Turn Up.

[@SilverioSilverH]

Thank you for the info, I will be buying the car next month.

[@Goldendad1]

Thanks for the heads up! Radiator automatic grill software update. On it.

[@veasnalong4389]

I got mine done last Saturday and got the certificate as well the same day.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nicee

[@LJDOLTFaitfulone797]

Thanks for sharing. I’ll keep an eye out for my letter. I just purchased mine a month ago.

[@seikern43]

Thanks for the update. Mine will arrive in June and hope this issue it’s solved then

[@72timba]

Thank you for your up dates. I ordered a CR-V Hybrid Sport Touring. It should arrive next week or next. It’s the same color inside & out as yours. Great looking car. I just found your videos a week or so ago.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nice! Congratulations 🎊

[@tristancoble5709]

Thanks for all your videos! I’m going to pick up my sport touring In grey on Monday. It was delayed a few weeks so hopefully this was the reason and I don’t have to go through the recall.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Make sure it's updated on pickup!

[@MrDrewmjoen]

Thanks for the GREAT info you've been sharing on your channel. I got a '23 sport touring hybrid just a month ago and just painted my "front exhaust outlet" with hyper dip... looks MUCH better! Also... Etsy has a vinyl tinted overlay that goes over the front Honda emblem you may want to check out. With it being vinyl, it may not interfere with the radar. Good luck!

[@DrHondaCRV]

Thank you! And wow. Let me try to find that. Would complete the look. Hyperdip is easy aint it?

[@MrDrewmjoen]

@@DrHondaCRV Yeah, the hyperdip worked really well. I have some glossy black hyperdip coming in and I'm going to paint the shark-fin antenna with it. Will be interesting to see how the hyperdip holds up in a car wash. Another mod I'm thinking about are some "L shaped" driving/daytime running lights that I saw on Ebay. The would go in the bottom left corners by where the far outside parking sensor is. I think they would look pretty good (I'm annoyed how Honda didn't provide any driving lights for the '23 CRV). However, I'm a bit concerned because it looks like they will plug up the air pass-through vent by the front tires. Not sure if that would sacrifice milage? If you end up getting the vinyl overlay please do a quick video with the results. Thanks for the great content!

[@benfeldman4264]

I have the same model and I am at 11k miles. I have been struggling with an intermittent crack or pop sound coming from the plastic trim around the honeycomb air vents. Have you experienced anything like this? The sounds seems to be new.

[@DrHondaCRV]

I am hearing a rattle from the piece behind the motor

[@michellemodesto6893]

Thanks for posting this! I haven't recieved a notice yet.

[@cameronpatel4563]

Thanks for the video! I totally missed the recall notice

[@DrHondaCRV]

Get that grille fixed !

[@stevenbaldhead1222]

yes you definitely right

[@clasesdepianofacil3449]

Hello friend, I bought this car in Houston at Honda 3 months ago, so far I have not seen any problem with it. My key or fuel currently has 6100 miles. My question is when should I take it to Honda to change the oil and filter? At Honda they told me that the car would notify me when it needs an oil change, but so far no alert has come out, and currently it has 50% A oil consumption

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yes, the dealer told me every 5000 miles. you need a tire rotation as well. click the maintenance button, the letters at the bottom are what your car needs. I went at 60%

[@mikerizzo1557]

We’re only getting 33.3.. I’m taking mine in for a recall today to Reset ECU

[@DrHondaCRV]

How did that go. Any difference?

[@mikerizzo1557]

@@DrHondaCRV it has moved up to 33.5 after the reset. I am in a less common driving situation here in an area with frequent grade changes on the Highway (West Virginia) I hope to see it kick into EV sooner and hold it longer after descending grades. I have to be on a 4+% descending grade for it to stay in EV at 70mph. Climbing 6% grades is common on this section of I-64 so the tax on the gas system is heavy enough it doesn’t balance coming back down that same grade.

[@ronaldsolano3922]

Hm i just got mine last Thursday:/ now got to find out it was done prior the delivery

[@gracenicole9288]

Thank you for this.

[@1275minicooper]

My 2024 CRV hybrid touring has a sticky feelings like the civic issues that I saw online

[@craigfones4944]

Haven't got a recall letter. Bought my 2023 3/31.

[@josephgambino9382]

Thanks for the Information. Just got my Sport Touring last week. Thats encouraging 👍🚗

[@gerriescobar71]

Curious... I just had the warning light pop up yesterday with the emissions issue BUT my CRV has an engine issue where it shakes at the moment when the car turns on, goes in engine mode not hybrid and also when I accelerate. Did your car shake as well? I have the 2023 Hybrid sport and only for 5 months and its a lease. Finally got a loaner from the Honda dealership which took almost a month to get.

[@derrickbrown4416]

I want to buy this exact color model trim or urban grey thanks for updates definitely subscribe to your channel. How do you like truck?

[@LATOHOUSTON]

I just bought my 2024 crv sport hybrid one month ago. Just a few days ago a notification came in “Emmissions system problem. You may have loss of power. See dealer.” So I took it in. They erased code, unplugged and plugged back and there were no issues. They said if it happens again to bring in and they’ll replace. But I notice when ev switches to gas (in park) engine shakes the car roughly. Like motor mounds are broken on an old car. Rough idle and also a rattling from time to time under car is what I experience. Service rep said “Techline” says the rattling is normal and will not affect performance. So is it just a poorly made engine or wth.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Something is definitely wrong with yours. Lemon law. Do not accept that vehicle. Just unlucky.

[@sonakom]

No problem yet

[@JoachinAgustin]

I have a question for you, did your CRV already come with engine hood insulation or did you buy it?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Came with it

[@michaels9595]

yay for better mpg!

[@DrHondaCRV]

🔥

[@michaels9595]

@@DrHondaCRV is that grille feature on the sport trim as well?

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@michaels9595 I would be really surprised if it wasn’t.

[@comeconcon569]

It's not any mechanical issue as you just said. it has something to do with the software and computer chip.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yupp

[@An-fb6ue]

I just bought this car yesterday. How to check whether my 2023 Honda CRV hybrid applied the patch or not?

[@DrHondaCRV]

You should be fine. Patch was march. Im sure its on all new ones.

[@ronaldsolano3922]

Hi got a question regarding pressure tire i got my crv touring in april 20 this year i just measure my 4 tire in cold it was 39 to ,39.2 38 39. What. Should be the corrext door says 33 but how did it was so high

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yea thats pretty high for a cold tire. Checkout the tire pump in my description. It helps you dilate it to exact number. I do 37

[@rafars2246]

By the way, I saw in another video, massive empty space under the "non removable" bottom hard piece on the trunk. Plenty for a spare tire I think. By the way again, how are those headlights at night? Sucks no fog lights.

[@DrHondaCRV]

They could be brighter forsure. When it rains especially. I wrote a letter to my dealer. Im thinking to add additional lights

[@rafars2246]

@@DrHondaCRV since you like to mod. Have you seen the crv touring in Thailand? All it should have been here. Their lights are better, and I'm pretty sure it would work in american crv. They also have foglights. Also the bottom trim paint matched. I wonder how diffiicult would be to order parts from thailand. I especially love the color matched lower trim, so much nicer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnTJqJtngN2Wq8U

[@JDMJAMES]

There isn't enough room for a spare tire, the battery underneath takes more half the space. BUT they could have easily put the tire inflator under there instead on the left side plastics. Or wishfully had made it an accessable storage area. Not sure why they decided to waste the space.

[@rafars2246]

@@JDMJAMES yeah true. Freaking trunk is also lacking space. Smaller compared to my 2018.

[@danbanfan9524]

Thank you for this video! If I buy a new crv today can I assume all recalls have been dealt with?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Probably! I wouldn’t see why they’d load old software. Anything past march should be good.

[@danbanfan9524]

@@DrHondaCRV thank you

[@raman2820]

I haven't gotten any mail yet. Should I call them to check or do you think if mine has a problem then I'll definitely get a letter? I got my car in mid March so maybe it's fine? is there any way to know that my car is impacted?

[@DrHondaCRV]

My mail is dated march. Even though it came recently. You’re probably fine. But if you want to be sure. Call with VIN in hand.

[@paularmstrong3395]

Based on the open hood, it looks like the poster is discussing the Honda CRV Hybrid. Does this recall only cover the hybrids, or is it model-wide?

[@DrHondaCRV]

I believe its some EX-L trims as well. Since all these cars have grilles. The older ones though

[@user-ki1ys5wz1q]

I have not get min yet only got 3000 miles on it

[@geowilliams8915]

So why does the thumbnail show FLAMES bursting from under the hood? This is not a fire-related recall, right?

[@DrHondaCRV]

The automatic grille controls the engine cooling. So it would run hotter 🔥 without the update. Fire level. Prob not. Just getting artsy

[@housbinpharteen7445]

IS THIS FOR HYBRID ONLY OR GAS ALSO?

[@parrou3]

Hi, is it 1.5T or 2.0L or Hybrid ? do you think all engine types are involved?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Hybrid 2.0. Not sure! But i think they all have the same grille

[@randomstuff53078]

When you hyperdipped those 2 grey/chrome bumber things did you pop them off first?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nope. Painted direct. Just taped around the outside and the inside

[@cantthinkofone6995]

Manufacture and purchase dates? Just curious. Mine was 03/2023 manufacture and purchase date one week ago, curious if they caught it at a certain point on newer manufactured before the recall (rhetorical). Thanks!

[@DrHondaCRV]

Manufactured 11/2022. Purchase 12/2022

[@craigfones4944]

Mine was in March 2023 too

[@MrBritrider]

Will the dealership do this update automatically when my car in transit arrives? Do I have to remind them?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Id ask them when you pickup!

[@Zura-_-Maru]

Does this fall on the 23 EXL?

[@dkrrunner]

Do you know if it only impacts certain plants or certain VINs? Our Sport Touring was built in Indiana and we haven't received any notice.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Mine was not made at indiana, im sure theyll notify you if it was your VIN

[@vasquez3236]

Was it hard to take out the lower bottom side grill pieces to color match the car

[@DrHondaCRV]

I never removed them, quick hyperdip spray! super easy, checkout my hyperdip video, spray link is in bio

[@praveenv66]

I got my sport touring hybrid a week ago. Engine noise is loud when it shifts from ev to gas and when accelerating.. is this expected in hybrid or is this because of grille defect?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Its only loud if you step heavy on the gas. Cvt Or going uphill

[@toddcrumbaker1207]

Is this RECALL only on the Sport Touring? I have a 2023 Sport Hybrid. Thanks!

[@DrHondaCRV]

Yes, mine is purchase Nov 2022

[@nicolaegurita9465]

I.m thinking to import crv from US to Europe...i hope they fix the problem for all cars

[@DrHondaCRV]

just buy the european verison, its better

[@nicolaegurita9465]

@@DrHondaCRV at this time, we don t have in Europe the new model crv hybrid

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Is this a hybrid model issue? I have an EX and have not heard anything

[@DrHondaCRV]

This is a hybrid sport touring model yes, I'm not sure if all variants are affected.

[@davoncci]

​@@DrHondaCRV Hi. Where was yours made?

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@davoncci ontario plant

[@davoncci]

@@DrHondaCRV Same too

[@seansuico]

How long did it take? I got mine schedule next week

[@DrHondaCRV]

I did tire rotation and oil too. 3 hr wait on a busy Saturday morning

[@vasquez3236]

Any updates on the front H grill i also want to color match it

[@DrHondaCRV]

I saw a tint for it on etsy. But says they’re not responsible for radar issues. So im sketched out.

[@vasquez3236]

Dam

[@m77771]

Hi zotzot thanks for your information I just need ur help to make sure that this upgrade includes the 1.5L EXL or not .. am living in egypt and i have ordered an EXL 1.5L model from USA. So if you contact with someone at ur country and inform me with the correct information it would highly appreciated . THANK YOU AGAIN

[@DrHondaCRV]

I think only honda themselves know, they will have to notify you based on VIN. there is also a front passenger seat recall. owners.honda.com/service-maintenance/recalls?id=

[@m77771]

@@DrHondaCRV thanks for the reply i will check But how did you notice the issue ?

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@m77771 only because they sent me a letter

[@bnguyen8339]

I am driving CRV EX-L 2023 (1.5 turbo) nearly 6 months at Florida, USA. I don’t receive any recall or update computer yet

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@bnguyen8339 maybe call your dealer to double check. I didnt get a call. Just a letter

[@boo18able]

Bro I’m get 33 mpg on my 23 honda crv hybrid😢

[@TheKingkingg]

Nothing wrong with recall that gets fixed

[@DrHondaCRV]

Nothing at all. 👍. Just bringing awareness

[@TheKingkingg]

@ZotZot awesome 👌. I wasn't trying to call you out in any way. Many people don't understand recall is normal and thinks brands or models are not reliable but not considered what recall is. Honda outsource various parts and components and cannot always ensure 100% , another is quality control where parts are made or assembled which is a huge problem with north American labour cost is very expensive and for less quality than say Japan where reputation is strongly linked to an employee working for life while north American could find employment elsewhere easier

[@DrHondaCRV]

@@TheKingkingg Yes! especially with technology. If phones need updates every now and then. a car would reason to as well considering the complex tech compared to past models. thank you~

[@ZiggieHood]

Is this on all trims? I have an EX-L and haven't heard anything yet.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Not sure! Can’t imagine the auto grille is different between models? But mine is a sport hybrid touring

[@bnguyen8339]

I am driving CRV EX-L 2023 nearly 6 months, total 5,5xx.xx miles. I don’t receive any letter from Honda yet. My car is still working good so far

[@luisgenao3416]

Is the recall only for hybrid?

[@DrHondaCRV]

Not suree

[@brianjulian5230]

Is that a hybrid?

[@DrHondaCRV]

yes sport touring

[@rafars2246]

If you live in the states? I guess if you live in a state that requires that.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Oh yea. Probably just California for the paper. But good to get it fixed for milage $

[@PPCCO.]

The process between the manufacturer and customer then the manufacturer and DMV is so inefficient. Should be over the air update, then the manufacturer provides the digital notification to the dmv seamlessly. Maybe in a few years we'll see progress.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Maybe by 2050

[@robertmoreta5535]

Thanks, I’ll be calling Honda to see if mine has it.

[@MiCoopRS]

WILL MY CR-V catch FIRE like your video shows?

[@DrHondaCRV]

It could run hotter. fire.., doubtful. But nothings impossible

[@texasjoe557]

Sounds like a California thing 😂

[@DrHondaCRV]

😂

[@tonymontana3742]

Nanny government.

[@CCPvirus141]

They don’t make Hondas like they used to.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Luckily its a quick fix! They don’t make anything in this world like they used to…

[@daklight2792]

All cars have software issues. This sounds like a quick and easy fix. A Ford might drop a cylinder....... Which is worse?

[@CCPvirus141]

@@DrHondaCRV Not true, Toyotas and Honda were always on top, but Honda has fallen a lot over the years meanwhile Toyota is still on the top for reliability.

[@CCPvirus141]

Ford or a GM etc don't matter and don't care, we need Honda to step their game up and compete evenly on reliability with Toyota.

[@dragodragic]

Srpski

[@teresaallen3045]

Brand new SUV Honda yet one best company these recalles bullshit learn how make cars companies

[@adrianward7888]

What a load of BS aerodynamics it like pushing a brick through the air:) closing the grill would make it worse, just a cooling issue I guess. And for colder climates active grill would warm the engine quicker.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Lol. Brick 🧱 car. Makes it rugged. Thats probably why it does 1-2mpg worse than 2022 model.

[@Tundra71]

All Honda crv from 2018 are absolutely garbage, it is absolutely junk.

[@DrHondaCRV]

Ohh. I see. Well this is about 2023

[@DeflectionMode]

I have two 2023 Honda CRVs one is the EXL model, the other the Hybrid Sport Touring. hybrid one has 9k miles on it and EXL 19. They’re both making a lot of noise, kind of like a scratching or broken glass sound from dash area or windshield.

[@DeflectionMode]

I brought both of them to the Honda Service since they’re both still under warranty, they claimed they fixed it but both vehicles are still making the same noise. I’m surprised I’m not seeing anyone else with this problem.