Honda HR-V complaints by model year
1,850 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 109 | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 686 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 | 88 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 2021 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 84 | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | 235 | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| 2018 | 158 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 123 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 239 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2018–2027. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 319 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 22 | 37 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 214 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 49 | 67 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 78 | 51 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 78 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 33 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 27 | 35 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Honda HR-V recalls (13)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one HR-V model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | May 21, 2026 | Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2019, 2020, 2021 | — |
| 26V054000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 | 2024 | 37.5% |
| 24V859000 | Nov 14, 2024 | Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 | 2024 | 59.7% |
| 24V744000 | Oct 3, 2024 | Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 89.2% |
| 24V384000 | May 31, 2024 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019–2022 | 71.4% |
| 24V064000 | Feb 1, 2024 | Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash | 2020, 2021, 2022 | 53.6% |
| 23V858000 | Dec 18, 2023 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018–2023 | 76.7% |
| 23V782000 | Nov 21, 2023 | Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210 | 2023, 2024 | 93% |
| 23V046000 | Feb 2, 2023 | Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019–2022 | — |
| 21V215000 | Mar 25, 2021 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2019 | 94.7% |
| 20V314000 | May 28, 2020 | Fuel Pump May Fail | 2018, 2019 | 96.1% |
| 18V777000 | Nov 1, 2018 | Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135 | 2016, 2018, 2019 | 91.9% |
| 15V472000 | Jul 28, 2015 | Missing Tire Placard/FMVSS 110 | 2016 | 77% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Honda HR-V FAQ
How many recalls has the Honda HR-V had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns that cover at least one Honda HR-V model year from 2016 to 2027. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Honda HR-V year has the most complaints?
Among the last 6 model years with settled counts, the 2016 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (239) and the 2021 the fewest (63). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Honda HR-V problems?
Across the 2018–2027 model years, owners most often name the visibility/wiper, unknown or other, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates the 2027 Honda HR-V at 27 to 28 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.