Recalls (2)
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Honda HR-V. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
- Consequence
- A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Missing Tire Placard/FMVSS 110
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
- Consequence
- If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.
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Owner complaints (239)
239 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 239 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 74 | 31% |
| Electrical system | 56 | 23.4% |
| Unknown or other | 45 | 18.8% |
| Service brakes | 25 | 10.5% |
| Engine | 22 | 9.2% |
| Structure | 22 | 9.2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 5.9% |
| Air bags | 13 | 5.4% |
| Exterior lighting | 10 | 4.2% |
| Seats | 8 | 3.3% |
How 2016 compares with other HR-V years
Best and worst HR-V years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 239 | 2 |
| 2017 | 123 | 0 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3 |
| 2019 | 235 | 7 |
| 2020 | 84 | 5 |
| 2021 | 63 | 4 |
| 2022 | 88 | 3 |
| 2023 | 686 | 3 |
| 2024 | 109 | 4 |
| 2025 | 45 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2016 Honda HR-V suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 290 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 34 / 31 | $2,150 | 290 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 34 / 31 | $2,150 | 290 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 32 / 29 | $2,300 | 313 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | All-Wheel Drive | 27 / 32 / 29 | $2,300 | 313 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · 6-speed manual | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 / 33 / 28 | $2,400 | 314 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
Looking at a 2016 HR-V for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
2016 Honda HR-V FAQ
How many recalls does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns: 18V777000 (brake), 15V472000 (tire). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2016 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 239 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (74), Electrical system (56), Unknown or other (45) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2016 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates the 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 28 city, 34 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2016 Honda HR-V get?
NHTSA rated the 2016 Honda HR-V suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (15.3% rollover risk).
How does the 2016 HR-V compare with other years?
Among the 2016–2021 Honda HR-V model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (63) and the 2016 the most (239). The 2016 drew 239. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.