2022–2022 Honda CR-V: EPS warning and loss of steering assist (EPS gearbox product update)
Likely causes, ranked
- EPS torque sensor power-supply short in the gearbox$0–$0Shop
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Symptom: An EPS warning light and heavy steering or sudden loss of assist. Honda lists DTC C1423-14 (torque sensor power source circuit malfunction).
Likely causes
- EPS gearbox torque sensor short. Honda bulletin 22-011 says a manufacturing issue can short the torque sensor power supply. The corrective action is to replace the EPS gearbox assembly and keep the original motor/control unit, then do alignment and sensor neutral learning.
DIY or shop?
Dealer. Product update repairs are handled under Honda's campaign.
Useful steps
- Ask the dealer to check iN VIN status for product update 22-011.
- If assist is gone, have the vehicle towed or driven carefully to the dealer.
Vehicle focus: 2022–2022 Honda CR-V.
Safety / mechanic note
Loss of steering assist raises crash risk. Verify with a Honda dealer. Steering is a safety system.
Related trouble codes
Recalls & service bulletins
Technical service bulletins
- 22-011 2022 CR-V and CR-V Hybrid: a manufacturing issue can short the EPS torque sensor power supply, turn on the EPS warning (DTC C1423-14) and cut steering assist. Dealers replace the EPS gearbox assembly under product update 22-011 while reusing the original motor/control unit. Details
NHTSA complaints: 166 keyword-matched complaints (of 338 unique complaints filed under NHTSA model names CR-V, CR-V HYBRID, 2022–2022; NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-16).
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