Recalls
5campaigns
2 air bag · 2 rear camera · 1 fuel pump
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
84filed
Owner reports, 2016–2025 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
30mpg combined
$2,177/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
1.8 L 4-cyl· CVT
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2020 Honda HR-V. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
- Consequence
- Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported98,892 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · display function
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
71.4% repairedof 114,686 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash
Air bags · sensor · occupant classification · front passenger
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
- Consequence
- An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
53.6% repairedof 750,114 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Fuel Pump May Fail
Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · fuel pump
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
76.7% repairedof 2,490,460 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
- Consequence
- An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
Repair progress not yet reported114,686 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (84)
84 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
8involved a crash
2involved a fire
2injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 84 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 23.8% |
| Fuel system | 14 | 16.7% |
| Power train | 13 | 15.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 14.3% |
| Engine | 10 | 11.9% |
| Unknown or other | 8 | 9.5% |
| Air bags | 7 | 8.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 7.1% |
| Lane departure | 6 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 6% |
How 2020 compares with other HR-V years
Best and worst HR-V years →2016239
2017123
2018158
2019235
202084
202163
202288
2023686
2024109
202545
| 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 |
This year (2020)Other yearsStill collecting reports
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
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 15.3%★★★★☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2020 Honda HR-V suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 30 mpg combined
30
mpg combined
28
city
34
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,250
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 292 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Station Wagons
What it costs you to run
$2,177per year
$181per month
500gallons a year
Miles ÷ 30 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 / 30 | $2,250 | 292 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | Front-Wheel Drive | 28 / 34 / 30 | $2,250 | 292 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT | 4-Wheel Drive | 27 / 31 / 29 | $2,300 | 311 |
| 1.8 L 4-cyl · AV-S7 CVT | 4-Wheel Drive | 26 / 31 / 28 | $2,400 | 314 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2020 Honda HR-V FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 26V332000 (air bag), 24V384000 (rear camera), 24V064000 (air bag), 23V858000 (fuel pump), 23V046000 (rear camera). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Honda HR-V problems?
Owners filed 84 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (20), Fuel system (14), Power train (13) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2020 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates the 1.8 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 28 city, 34 highway and 30 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2020 Honda HR-V get?
NHTSA rated the 2020 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 2020 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 2020 drew 84. 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.
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