2026 HONDA HR-V

0 recalls, 15 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

15 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
POWER TRAIN3
ENGINE3
SERVICE BRAKES2
SUSPENSION2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY1
VISIBILITY Jul 29, 2026
Incident date: Jun 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side window shattered without impact. There was no injury sustained. An independent mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a misaligned driver’s side window. The window was replaced. The d... Read more
ENGINE Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
I had the Service Campaign 9C2 and TSB 25-01-087H recall emissions update performed. I immediately noticed degraded performance with my vehicle. It's very jumpy/stuttery after I first start driving and feels less responsive. Even after driving for a bit, it feels like it drives and shifts oddly. It ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
Oil warning light was on while driving on a highway. My vehicle was losing engine oil. I just had an oil change recently. Current odometer is at 25000 miles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 10, 2026
Incident date: Jul 10, 2026
COMPONENT: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM / TELEMATICS (DCM)The vehicle suffers from a documented manufacturing defect involving the Data Communication Module (DCM/Telematics system, Calibration N01D14B4644). The module enters an infinite transmission loop when the vehicle is turned off, causing a severe parasit... Read more
SUSPENSION Jul 8, 2026
Incident date: Jul 4, 2026
The frame rust issue was recalled through 2011, my 2012 was manufactured in the same plant same time as the 2011 model, and has the same rust issue, but was not included in the recall. I have significant damage to my vehicle from rust frame, causing it to be borderline unsafe without modification. ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 7, 2026
Incident date: Jun 8, 2026
Engine developed a loud rod-bearing knock at approx. 107,771 miles, consistent with the Theta II GDI connecting-rod bearing defect addressed by NHTSA Recall 17V-226 (Hyundai Recall 162). The vehicle was taken out of service and delivered to Webb Hyundai, Highland, IN, on 06/13/2026, where it remains... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 5, 2026
Incident date: Apr 10, 2026
On November 20, 2025, my 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 equipped with the 3.0L Duramax diesel engine began experiencing intermittent engine overheating conditions. Concerned about a potential safety issue, I contacted a GMC dealership and was advised that because no diagnostic trouble codes were present, ... Read more
SUSPENSION Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 25, 2026
The steering wheel locks during left turns and then suddenly releases, while the onboard computer has generated a suspension error code and automatically lowered the vehicle for safety.
POWER TRAIN Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. The contact stated that on two occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode with an audible chime, and several undisclosed messages displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was turned off, and t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 19, 2026
Incident date: Mar 18, 2026
I have owned the car less than a month and 3 times I have had all of the warning lights come on out of nowhere. The first time the car also lost power. I bought a new battery and after driving the lights disappeared. It has happened 2 more times since then. It is very alarming and could cause an a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Jul 18, 2025
My auctuators door locks have failed numerous times. The passenger rear was replaced when the vehicle was still under warranty. In the last 6 months the front drivers side, and passenger side has failed. Nissan does not have a recall on these and should! My car only has 32,000 miles on it. There obv... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 8, 2025
Incident date: Aug 15, 2025
Component failute: first the cruse control would stop working while driving. then the engine would rive way up while trying to accelerate and not gain much speed, gas mpg dropped. when breaking to stop i had to push the break pedal harder. when the cruse had stopped and i shut the engine off,... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 4, 2025
Incident date: Sep 1, 2025
I was backing out of the driveway, and it was extremely hard to brake enough to stop the car. I immediately parked back into the driveway. I had to stand on the brake to completely stop. Vacuum pump was completely busted and in many pieces.
POWER TRAIN Aug 27, 2025
Incident date: Aug 26, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted to park, but failed to turn off. The shift to park message was displayed. The contact wiggled the gear shifter, and the vehicle eventually turned off. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was t... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 25, 2025
Incident date: Aug 8, 2025
While driving on the freeway the sun roof "exploded" shattering glass out onto the highway. The noise was loud and frightening. Upon pulling over I observed most of the sunroof was gone with fragments of glass remaining along the edges of the roof. I believe this to be a major safety issue. If t... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 HONDA HR-V

2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 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 14.3%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

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

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

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CIVIC 752 19,886 View
INSIGHT 709 669 View
PASSPORT 510 2,127 View