Recall 23V228 affects 616,128 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V vehicles for frame corrosion that can detach the rear trailing arm. Repair is free at franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 616,128 2007-2011 Cr-V vehicles sold or registered in certain states because road salt can corrode the frame and allow the rear trailing arm to detach. A detached rear trailing arm can cause loss of vehicle control and raise crash risk; Honda dealers will inspect and complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The rear floor structure on the 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is part of the body frame that supports the back of the vehicle. It gives the rear suspension a solid mounting point, including the rear trailing arm, which helps locate the rear wheel as the SUV moves and turns.
On affected Cr-V SUVs, road salt, mud, and water collect inside the rear frame through drainage and positioning holes. That trapped mixture attacks the internal metal structure. Over time, corrosion weakens the frame around the trailing arm mount, and the rear trailing arm can detach from the frame.
There is no warning sign before failure. A vehicle can look normal from the driver seat while corrosion is hidden inside the frame, so the VIN and dealer inspection decide whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
All 5 model years point to the same rear floor component, listed by Honda as FLOOR COMP, REAR.
| 2011 Honda Cr-V | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| 2010 Honda Cr-V | body or structural component |
| 2009 Honda Cr-V | body or structural component |
| 2008 Honda Cr-V | body or structural component |
| 2007 Honda Cr-V | body or structural component |
| Units affected | 616,128 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A detached rear trailing arm can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Until the vehicle is inspected, drive cautiously and contact a Honda dealer for the frame inspection and support brace or frame repair. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free road-salt corrosion inspection and frame support-brace or rear-frame repair.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 23V228 and Honda recall UE3 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the inspection and repair are complete because rear-frame corrosion can detach the rear trailing arm.
- Ask the Honda dealer whether Honda's repurchase option applies if the inspection finds severe corrosion damage.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the rear frame for corrosion, then installs a support brace or repairs the rear frame as needed. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If corrosion damage is too extensive for the frame repair, Honda can offer to repurchase the vehicle. Owners who already paid for this frame corrosion repair at their own expense are eligible for reimbursement under Honda's recall reimbursement plan. Bring repair invoices and payment records to the service desk, or contact Honda customer service for claim instructions.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| March 30, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 31, 2023 | Dealer notification began |
| March 31, 2023 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 8, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| May 8, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| May 22, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V228?
Recall 23V228 covers 616,128 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V vehicles sold or ever registered in listed salt-belt states and Washington D.C. Road-salt corrosion can damage the rear frame and detach the rear trailing arm. Honda dealers will inspect the vehicle and install a support brace or repair the rear frame for free.
What should I do if my 2007-2011 Honda Cr-V is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Cr-V is included in recall 23V228. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask for the rear frame inspection under recall UE3. Reference recall number 23V228 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Honda to repair the defect at no cost. A franchised Honda dealer will inspect the rear frame and install a support brace or repair the rear frame as needed. Honda's remedy also allows a vehicle repurchase when corrosion damage is too extensive.
What is the safety risk in recall 23V228?
NHTSA campaign 23V228 says a detached rear trailing arm can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk. The issue starts with road-salt corrosion at the frame. If your VIN is included, schedule the free Honda dealer inspection before continuing normal use.
What if I bought my Honda Cr-V used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Because this recall depends on where the Cr-V was sold or ever registered, check your VIN even if you bought it used or never received Honda's May 22, 2023 owner letter.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V228000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-888-234-2138 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V228 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V228000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →