2021 HONDA HR-V

4 recalls, 79 complaints - 48 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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 ... Read more

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. Th... Read more

98,892 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Defect Description

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. ... Read more

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 n... Read more

114,686 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

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 RD... Read more

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.

750,114 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

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 o... Read more

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... Read more

114,686 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

79 total complaints 3 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	13
POWER TRAIN	10
SERVICE BRAKES	10
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
STEERING	6
AIR BAGS	4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS	2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING	2

Incident date: Aug 11, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted several times. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 3, 2026

My cars had a clunking type noise coming from the front left of vehicle, sounds happens on both left and right turns, and sometimes the steering wheel STICKS. Making a knocking sound and sometimes feels difficult to turn the wheel. I had to have the steering gearbox assembly replaced at cost of ov... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2026

Air bag sensor light is always off even when nobody is sitting in the passenger seat. The sensor has been recalled once before however it’s still having the same issue even after being replaced.

Incident date: Feb 17, 2026

CVT transmission failed and vehicle lost power while on Interstate I-88 65 MPH speed zone. f Momentum allowed me to reach an exit at which point I needed to push the vehicle by myself off the roadway. Vehicle mileage was slighlty over 60,000 miles and the $10,000 dollar repair was not covered by ... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V064000 (Air Bags). The contact stated that several appointments were scheduled, however the dealer canceled or rescheduled the appointments. The contact was informed that the parts were unavaila... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2026

Front Sensing Camera consistently deactivates, turning off safety features such as Lane Keep Assist, Emergency Braking, & Forward Collision Detection All of which fail despite no collision, & no tampering

Incident date: May 15, 2026

Incident date: Jan 2, 2026

On 04/24/26 my 2022 Jeep 4xe with out any warning exploded in my driveway endangering my family and people in my neighborhood. Police and Fire were call and the vehicle was extinguished. No injuries occurred to anyone but toxic gas and exploding glass were blast through the neighborhood. If anyone h... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Murano. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the AC compressor became inoperable. The contact stated that the power steering fluid was making an abnormal sound like the fluid was boiling. The message "Maintenance Other" was displayed, and the ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2026

The engine failed while driving on the highway on two separate occasions due a fuel pump issue. The first time it happened, it was just reduced power (could only drive maybe 40 miles an hour). I brought it to the dealership and they said that General Motors told them it needs a software update whi... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

What component failed?  The rear brake system (rotors and pads) and the components associated with Safety Recall 25TA04 (rear brake hoses). The parts are available for inspection. * How was safety put at risk?  The dealer (Island Toyota, St. Croix) labeled my 2024 Tacoma "UNSAFE TO DRIVE" on In... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

For approx. the last 12-18 months, I have experienced "sticky steering" during every drive. The "sticky" feeling becoming worse as the speed of the vehicle increases. There is a recall on 2023-25 CR-V EPS Grbx Greasing Saf Rec, but not on 2019 Honda CR-V's. I took my CR-V to the Honda dealer who ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 2500 Denali. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the knock sensor had f... Read more

Incident date: May 21, 2025

This is the 3rd time the Jeep Wagooner has "bricked up." The vehicle will shut off without notice and lose all power, the emergency brake comes on and stops vehicle abruptly. This poses safety risk to driver passengers and surrounding vehicles. The car will not be able to be restarted for 30 secs. O... Read more

Incident date: Jan 30, 2026

Nissan has reported than some cars could abruptly catch fire while DC fast charging due to excessive lithium deposits within the battery cells. In certain circumstances, those excess deposits could create additional electrical resistance while fast charging, overheating the battery pack and causing ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2022

Problem with the CV joints on the Honda Prologue, clicking noise when you turn the vehicle. Honda replaced the defective part first time this happened but now it's back again, and it's only one year since I leased the car.

Incident date: Sep 12, 2025

My vehicle had no warning lamps, messages or any other symptoms before driving that day. Vehicle was well maintained. Driving on a rural straight paved road that is in excellent condition, at approximately 55 miles per hour, smoke suddenly came through the dash top (defroster along windshield) and ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 30, 2025

The BSD or blind spot detection has worked intermittently since purchasing it new. Ive been honked at when merging into other vehicles on the highway several times. I also pay attention to it to see if it will alert on cars in my blind spot. Most times it does but numerous times on each trip it does... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the traction control and cruise control failed to operate as needed. The alert for the ABS was inoperable. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated on the instrument cluster... Read more

Incident date: Nov 17, 2024

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

On 10/24, a rented van (from Budget Truck Rental) was parked and stationary on private commercial property (a warehouse lot) when a fire originated in the engine compartment area. The fire rapidly escalated, causing severe damage to the van itself, and resulting in the total loss of a second, adjace... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Ton of warning messages. On the Honda online forum you can find hundreds of people with the same problem

Incident date: Apr 30, 2025

Ton of warning messages. On the Honda online forum you can find hundreds of people with the same problem

Incident date: Aug 20, 2025

On June 26, 2025 there was heavy thunderstorms throughout our area. I was driving to my office to pick up an item and all of a sudden my dashboard lit up with numerous error messages. I turned the truck off and could not get it to start again. I had to have it towed to the dealership and they cle... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2025

Incident date: Jul 31, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving on a highway at 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 25 MPH. The Electronic Power Control system (EPC) warning light was illuminated, and the message "Max Engine Speed - 3,000 RPM" was displayed. The local de... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Bronco. The contact had received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), 25V025000 (Suspension), 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet avail... Read more

Incident date: Jun 20, 2025

The engine quit running whenever the headlights, turn signals, or wipers were turned on. This was obviously a serious safety problem when driving! It began intermittently on 6/30/25, but it became a consistent problem by 7/7/25, so I took the car to the closest Toyota Dealership for evaluation. I... Read more

Incident date: May 6, 2025

The Electronic breaking system, Antilock Brake System and traction control on my 2018 Ram 2500 failed in June 2024. My safety has been put at risk because my ABS does not work properly and neither does my electronic traction control which is unsafe for myself and others on the road. It has been ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2025

PTU is malfunctioning and cause my 4 wheel drive to no longer operate and it’s an all wheel drive vehicle. Dash light has “service 4 wheel drive” and error message states not available. There is a safety recall for a pin that could cause damage to the PTU and there is no solution from the ma... Read more

Incident date: Feb 24, 2025

24V623: Safety Recall Campaign TSB10062408 - Braking Improvement Software Update - no work has been done. Fisker has never returned any phone calls I have made regarding service. Now service number and website are both not active. 24V499: Water Pump Failure - no work has been done. Fisker has never... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

"Service 4WD" light on the dashboard. 4WD will not disengage which from what my mechanic says is caused by issues related to the transfer case / faulty actuator

Incident date: Jul 31, 2023

A Blue Ox baseplate Part #2690 broke at the weld joint. This is due to the attachment points being to far apart. The industry standard is 24-28”. The blue ox is 41”. This causes undo stress on the weld especially during heavy braking.

Incident date: Dec 13, 2024

Traveling at 70 MPH on [XXX] in traffic, the vehicle suddenly lost power and I was forced to unsafely maneuver to the shoulder of the road as the vehicle decelerated through the traffic. As soon as I stopped, the vehicle lost all power. I had difficulty engaging the parking brake as I was on a hill ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2024

While accelerating up to 55MPH, the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral without warning. We tried to shift it back into Drive, nothing happened. We pulled off the road to try and shift in a reduced speed and still nothing. We finally came to a stop and tried to shift it into Drive, still noth... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that after stopping and restarting the vehicle, the failure self-corrected. The contact stated that while... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2024

The engine suffered a catastrophic failure on 11/26/2024 with coolant leaking into the engine producing a white noxious smoke from the exhaust, engine overheating, and engine misfires. The engine light did not appear. It was the smoke from the exhaust that alerted me to the issue. At the time of the... Read more

Incident date: Nov 13, 2024

However, the oil pressure light seems to flash on and off when it wants too. After doing an oil change every 3,500k miles, it started to turn on recently. I’ve checked the oil and everything seems to be fine. I’ve seen multiple forums with others having the same defect and since the car is made ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2024

Transmission down shifts into gears,causing vehicle to stall out in traffic

Incident date: Oct 9, 2024

Coolant intrusion in cylinders 1 & 2. If engine is not replaced it will cause engine to lock up. This is an issue that Ford knows about but there are no recalls.

Incident date: Sep 29, 2024

Service shifter light came on and gear shift lights are all red. There does not seem to be a mechanical issue but the message does not go away until after a restart. Also, while the message is displayed, you cannot access any other visual features like the speedometer or navigation system.

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

This recall on the anti-lock brake system was initiated 11 months ago. I brought the Azera into the dealer 2 months ago and they said they had to order parts. I called today and spoke to the parts department. He said he is restricted from ordering the correct part and has no idea when he will be ... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

This vehicle engine has shut down in traffic on 6 separate occasions over the course of a year. Each time, the car locked up and would not restart until 1-3 minutes passed. This happened in stop and go traffic on the interstate. The other instances were at stoplights. I believe this is an issue... Read more

Incident date: Jul 3, 2024

Loss of power steering still continues. Replaced the intermittent lower steering shaft. Still losing power steering occasionally. Turning left or right the wheel will lock up half way through the turn making me drive straight into on coming traffic. Vary scary.

Incident date: Jun 29, 2024

Vehicle is exhibiting issues consistent with the recalled lead frame part on previous year models, despite my 2016 having the same transmission as they do. Truck will randomly downshift into first at slower speeds causing engine to rev very high and not want to shift into next gear. Often times it w... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2024

Incident Description: One week after purchasing our new Tesla Model 3 2024 , we encountered several error messages upon returning to our car after a brief stop: "APP_w264 - Lane Departure Avoidance feature unavailable," "GTW_w075 - Steering assist reduced," and "UI_a020 - Steering assist reduced." W... Read more

Incident date: May 22, 2024

Reduced braking efficiency, loss of speedometer, loss of cruise control, brake light stays on when not depressing the pedal, electric power steering assist not functioning. Check engine light on, abs light on, traction control light on.

Incident date: Jan 31, 2024

Engine failure needs cylinder head replaced which is very common amongst this car. Same make and model is covered under warranty but mine has a different engine that isn't covered. These cars were made during covid and have faulty parts.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2024

The rear windshield is blurry (has a ripple effect) when viewing from the rear view mirror, or directly at the window. At night the problem is compounded where the reflection from the headlights behind you appear as "ladder like" lines in your view in the pattern of the defroster lines. The glare an... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 HONDA HR-V

2021 Honda HR-V SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Driver	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash, Passenger	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	13.5%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 HONDA HR-V

48 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	18
130000 VISIBILITY	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE	2
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	2
140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT	2

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, it is possible for air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, it is possible for air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.

100000 POWER TRAIN

Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)

020000 SUSPENSION

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Accords and 2022 HR-V Sports with a customer complaint of a front damper noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to ins

130000 VISIBILITY

Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come from other components.

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

130000 VISIBILITY

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you at

138300 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:CONDENSOR/EVAPORATOR

Dealer message - America Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you att

130000 VISIBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

130000 VISIBILITY

"Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you

130000 VISIBILITY

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better un

117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

350000 EQUIPMENT

140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

ServiceNews Article - There are several possible causes for the SRS DTC U3000-49 (Internal Failure of the SRS Unit) to be stored. If you can duplicate the DTC, the troubleshooting will take you through the step-by-step process in isolating

140200 AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT

220000 SEATS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

117200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:FUEL GAUGE

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 Civics, CR-Vs & HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the audio screen turning black, blank or inop. To better understand the cause of this condition, AH

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

350000 EQUIPMENT

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Service Bulletin - The MIL comes on with DTC U0155 (Lost Communication with Gauge Control Module).

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

"Service Bulletin - There are several A/C leak detection tools available. -Refrigerant Gas Leak Detector -Ultrasonic Leak Detector -Leak Dye"

HONDA HR-V - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA HR-V across all model years (2016, 2025).

32 Total Recalls

2,421 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

137 Reported Crashes

34 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

HONDA HR-V - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2027	0	2	View
2026	0	15	View
2025	1	64	View
2024	4	161	View
2023	3	815	View
2022	3	152	View
2021 (current)	4	79
2020	5	112	View
2019	7	334	View
2018	3	201	View
2017	0	168	View
2016	2	318	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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2021 HONDA HR-V

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Top Reported Components

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2021 HONDA HR-V

Safety Technology

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 HONDA HR-V

Most Affected Components

HONDA HR-V - All Years Overview

HONDA HR-V - Year by Year

Other HONDA Models