Honda HR-V reliability and problems by year
Owners have filed 1,852 complaints about the Honda HR-V with NHTSA since 2016, most often about other or unspecified and visibility and wipers. Honda has filed 10 warranty extensions and 0 service campaigns for it, and there are 13 safety recalls on file.
From NHTSA's public data files, downloaded 2026-10-10.
How reliable is the Honda HR-V? What NHTSA's records show
We don't give the HR-V a reliability score. NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. Here is what's on file for model years 2016 on.
- Owner complaints
- 1,852
- Filed with NHTSA, all model years
- Warranty extensions
- 10
- Filed by Honda
- Service campaigns
- 0
- Filed by Honda
- Safety recalls
- 13
- Each covers part of the model
Every model year compared
Complaints rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so a newer or rarer year will show fewer. Compare years of the HR-V with each other.
| Year | Complaints | Most named | Recalls | Warranty / campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | Fuel system (33%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 17 | Other or unspecified (29%) | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 46 | Steering (33%) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 108 | Steering (47%) | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 686 | Visibility and wipers (47%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 88 | Electrical system (30%) | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 63 | Airbags (33%) | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 84 | Electrical system (24%) | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 236 | Electrical system (28%) | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 | 158 | Electrical system (31%) | 3 | 10 |
| 2017 | 123 | Transmission and drivetrain (26%) | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 240 | Transmission and drivetrain (31%) | 2 | 10 |
Look up one model year, or a VIN
See the complaints, recalls and warranty extensions for a single HR-V model year, with the typical mileage when owners reported each problem.
Acknowledged by Honda
Warranty extensions and service campaigns Honda filed with NHTSA for the HR-V, in its own words. A warranty extension means Honda pays for the repair beyond the normal warranty.
- Warranty extensionApr 2021· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2016–2020
Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- Warranty extensionApr 2021· Engine and cooling· model years 2016–2020
Dealer Message - Today, April 27, 2021, American Honda is announcing a product update and warranty extension for certain 2016-2020 HR-V vehicles to address incorrect CVT operation which may cause vehicle noise, illumination of the MIL, and/or loss of motive force in extremely…
- Warranty extensionFeb 2021· Equipment and accessories· model years 2016–2018
Also, the MID displays the error message KEYLESS START SYSTEM ERROR, and DTC B12C5 (Engine Start/Stop Switch Failure) is stored.
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Electrical system· model years 2016–2018
The vehicle may not start upon first press of the ENGINE START/STOP button.
- Warranty extensionDec 2020· Electrical system· model years 2016–2018
Dealer Message - Today, December 9, 2020, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-17 Fit, 2016-18 HR-V, 2016-17 Pilot, and 2017 Ridgeline vehicles.
- Warranty extensionOct 2019· Visibility· model years 2016–2018
Dealer Message - On August 29, 2019, American Honda launched five revised and one new Warranty Extension paint bulletins. Please review the following summary of requirements within these bulletins and share with the appropriate staff to ensure proper claim submission.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Body and structure· model years 2016–2018
Dealer Message - In the last few weeks, American Honda has issued several paint warranty extension service bulletins on the Pilot, Odyssey, HR-V and Fit models due to paint defects under S/B# 19-055, 19-056, 19 057, 19-058 and 19-064.
- Warranty extensionAug 2019· Body and structure· model years 2016–2018
To ensure your confidence in your vehicle, American Honda is extending the warranty on the vehicle's exterior paint to 7 years from the original date of purchase.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2016–2018
The exterior paint on the vehicle may peel off. American Honda is extending the warranty on the paint of the affected vehicles to 7 years from the original date of purchase with no mileage limit.
- Warranty extensionJun 2019· Body and structure· model years 2016–2018
Dealer Message - Today, June 5, 2019, American Honda is announcing a warranty extension for certain 2015-18 Fit and 2016-18 HR-V vehicles with White Orchid Pearl paint to address customer concerns with peeling paint.
What owners report most
The parts of the car owners named in their complaints, across every HR-V model year. Unverified, and not a failure rate.
- Other or unspecified415 (22%)
- Visibility and wipers335 (18%)
- Electrical system313 (17%)
- Transmission and drivetrain160 (9%)
- Steering155 (8%)
- Engine106 (6%)
- Brakes106 (6%)
- Body and structure83 (4%)
Safety recalls
13 recalls cover at least one HR-V model year. Each covers a range of VINs, not every car. Check one car at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat.
The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat.
The steering transmission assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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.
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate.
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.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance.
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…
NHTSA investigations
Defect investigations NHTSA opened. Many close without a recall.
- RQ24006Recall query· opened Apr 2024, closed Mar 2025· Seat belts· model years 2023–2024
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
- PE22011Preliminary evaluation· opened Nov 2022, closed Jul 2024· Transmission and drivetrain· model years 2018–2022
Rear Differential Seizure
NHTSA's own page for the 2027 Honda HR-V has the complaint text and every document.
Common questions
Is the Honda HR-V reliable?
We don't score reliability: NHTSA publishes complaint counts but no sales figures, so complaints can't be turned into a rate or compared between models. What's on file for model years 2016 on: 1,852 owner complaints, 10 warranty extensions and 0 service campaigns Honda filed, and 13 safety recalls. The model years with the most complaints are 2023 (686), 2016 (240), 2019 (236). Whether a known problem was fixed on one car is what its service records show.
What are the most common problems with the Honda HR-V?
Across every model year since 2016, owners' complaints to NHTSA most often name other or unspecified (22%), visibility and wipers (18%), electrical system (17%). Honda has filed 10 warranty extensions covering the HR-V, listed on this page.
Which HR-V model years have the most complaints?
2023 (686), 2016 (240), 2019 (236). Complaint counts rise with how many were sold and how long they've been on the road, so compare years of the HR-V with each other rather than with other models.
Has Honda extended the warranty on the HR-V?
Yes: transmission and drivetrain (model years 2016–2020); engine and cooling (model years 2016–2020); equipment and accessories (model years 2016–2018), and 7 more. A dealer does a covered repair for free within the extended time or mileage.
How do I check recalls on a HR-V?
Enter the car's 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That answers for one vehicle; the 13 recalls listed here are for the model, and each covers only part of it.