Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 6 | — | — | Electrical | Too new |
| 2026 | 18 | −13% | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2025 | 47 | 2.0× | 1 | Steering | Caution |
| 2024 | 110 | 3.4× | 4 | Steering | Avoid |
| 2023 | 687 | 17.1× | 3 | Window & Wiper | Avoid |
| 2022 | 89 | 1.6× | 3 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2021 | 63 | typical | 4 | Airbag | Average |
| 2020 | 85 | −29% | 5 | Fuel System | Average |
| 2019 | 236 | 1.9× | 7 | Electrical | Caution |
| 2018 | 159 | typical | 3 | Electrical | Average |
| 2017 | 123 | — | — | Transmission | Limited data |
| 2016 | 243 | — | 2 | Transmission | Limited data |
* Complaints compared with the median HR-V year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Honda HR-V problems
Latest Honda HR-V recalls
Air bags › Sensor › Occupant classification › Front passenger
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…
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.
Seats › Critical fasteners
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.
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.
Seats › Critical fasteners
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.
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.
Steering
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.
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.
Back over prevention › Software
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Honda HR-V should you avoid?
2023, 2024, 2025, 2019 and 2022 — these years have the most complaints relative to other HR-V years at the same age, led by windows, wipers & sunroof problems in the 2023.
What is the best year for the Honda HR-V?
2020 has the fewest complaints compared with other HR-V years at the same age. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Honda HR-V problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the windows, wipers & sunroof (417), electrical system (316) and transmission & drivetrain (182). Window & Wiper complaints peak in the 2023 model year.
How many recalls has the Honda HR-V had?
13 recalls across 2016–2027. The model year with the most is 2019. See all Honda HR-V recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.