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Honda HR-V recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns and 1,840 owner complaints for the Honda HR-V, covering model years 2016 to 2027. The 2023 model year drew the most complaints (686), and Visibility/Wiper is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 13 recall campaigns on file
  • 1,840 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 12 model years with data (2016–2027)
  • most complaints: 2023 (686 for that model year)
  • top component: Visibility/Wiper (354 complaints)
  • latest recall 26V332000 (reported May 21, 2026)
  • 96 complaints reporting a crash (5.2%)
  • 7 complaints reporting a fire (0.4%)
  • 53 complaints reporting an injury (2.9%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Honda HR-V complaints by model year

12 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2023 model year has the most complaints: 686 of 1,840, or 37.3%. Next come 2016 (239) and 2019 (235). The fewest are for 2027, with 3 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years
Honda HR-V owner complaints to NHTSA by model year, 2016–2027Column chart of 1,840 complaints across 12 model years. The highest is 2023 with 686. The full figures are in the table below the chart.2016: 239 complaints23920162017: 122 complaints12220172018: 156 complaints15620182019: 235 complaints23520192020: 83 complaints8320202021: 63 complaints6320212022: 88 complaints8820222023: 686 complaints68620232024: 108 complaints10820242025: 43 complaints4320252026: 14 complaints1420262027: 3 complaints32027
Honda HR-V complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Honda HR-V complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
2016239131110
201712213060
201815611050
201923519140
2020838210
2021635050
20228810170
20236867040
20241088170
2025432020
2026140110
202730000
All model years1,840967530

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Honda HR-V components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Visibility/Wiper is the component named most often, in 354 complaints (19.2% of all 1,840), followed by Electrical System (310) and Power Train (178). Another 413 complaints are filed under NHTSA’s “Unknown or Other” category.

Components named most often in Honda HR-V complaints (top 15)
Components named most often in Honda HR-V complaints (top 15)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Unknown or Other41322.4%
Visibility/Wiper35419.2%
Electrical System31016.8%
Power Train1789.7%
Steering1759.5%
Service Brakes1136.1%
Engine1085.9%
Structure1025.5%
Visibility884.8%
Forward Collision Avoidance874.7%
Fuel/Propulsion System844.6%
Air Bags804.3%
Fuel System, Gasoline784.2%
Vehicle Speed Control663.6%
Lane Departure512.8%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Honda HR-V recalls

13 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name HR-V, newest first. The 13 campaigns cover model years 2016 to 2025. The 2019 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

  • 13 recall campaigns
Honda HR-V recall campaigns covering each model year
DecadeYears ending in 0Years ending in 1Years ending in 2Years ending in 3Years ending in 4Years ending in 5Years ending in 6Years ending in 7Years ending in 8Years ending in 9
2016: 2 campaigns2017: no campaigns2018: 3 campaigns2019: 7 campaigns
2020: 5 campaigns2021: 4 campaigns2022: 3 campaigns2023: 3 campaigns2024: 4 campaigns2025: 1 campaign
Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 26V332000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2019–2021

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 26V054000

    Reported

    Seats › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2024

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Consequence:
    A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 24V859000

    Reported

    Seats › Critical Fasteners

    Model year 2024

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

    Consequence:
    An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  4. NHTSA campaign 24V744000

    Reported

    Steering

    Model years 2023–2025

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

    Consequence:
    Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  5. NHTSA campaign 24V384000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Software; Back Over Prevention › Display Function

    Model years 2019–2022

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  6. NHTSA campaign 24V064000

    Reported

    Air Bags › Sensor › Occupant Classification › Front Passenger

    Model years 2020–2022

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  7. NHTSA campaign 23V858000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2018–2020, 2023

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  8. NHTSA campaign 23V782000

    Reported

    Seat Belts › Front

    Model years 2023–2024

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

    Consequence:
    A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  9. NHTSA campaign 23V046000

    Reported

    Back Over Prevention › Display Function; Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

    Model years 2019–2022

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  10. NHTSA campaign 21V215000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model year 2019

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure 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:
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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  1. NHTSA campaign 20V314000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

    Model years 2018–2019

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Consequence:
    If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  2. NHTSA campaign 18V777000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

    Model years 2016, 2018–2019

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

  3. NHTSA campaign 15V472000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires

    Model year 2016

    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.

    Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Honda HR-V questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Honda HR-V have?

NHTSA lists 13 vehicle recall campaigns for the Honda HR-V, covering model years 2016 to 2027. The most recent, 26V332000, was reported on May 21, 2026 and is filed under “Air bags”. The 2019 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Honda HR-V model year has the most complaints?

The 2023 model year, with 686 of the 1,840 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.3%). The next are 2016 (239) and 2019 (235). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Honda HR-V complaint?

Visibility/Wiper is the component named most often: 354 complaints, or 19.2% of all 1,840. Electrical System (310) and Power Train (178) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Honda HR-V?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Honda dealer.

How many Honda HR-V complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1,840 complaints, 96 report a crash, 7 a fire, 53 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.