Honda HR-V problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

No HR-V year stands out as one to avoid on recall severity. The HR-V has fewer recalls than Honda’s bigger SUVs, and none are Takata air bag recalls. The first generation’s main campaigns are 2018–2020 fuel pumps, a 2019–2022 rearview camera fix and seat weight sensors. The 2023-and-later HR-V’s largest campaign is steering gearbox recall 24V744.

CarWhere lists 8 documented HR-V issues, including 8 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

HR-V generations at a glance

Honda HR-V generations and the known issues listed for each
Generation	Model years	Issues on this page
2nd gen	2023–present	Front seat belt pretensioners may be missing a rivet (recall 23V782) · Steering gearbox friction can make steering difficult (recall 24V744) · 2024 HR-V driver seat frame may be loose (recalls 24V859, 26V054)
1st gen	2016–2022	2016 HR-V may be missing its tire placard (recall 15V472) · Rear brake caliper piston coating can reduce braking (recall 18V777) · Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 20V314, 21V215, 23V858) · Rearview camera may not display on key-start cars (23V046, 24V384) · Passenger seat weight sensor can crack (recalls 24V064, 26V332)

2nd gen HR-V problems (2023–present)

Front seat belt pretensioners may be missing a rivet (recall 23V782) (2023–2024)

Safety recall

Generation:: 2nd gen (2023–present)
Years:: 2023–2024
Powertrain:: All

The front seat belt pretensioners on certain 2023–2024 HR-Vs and Accords may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate, so the belt may not restrain properly. Dealers inspect and replace the pretensioners; letters were mailed January 8, 2024. The campaign covers 303,770 vehicles.

Symptoms

No obvious symptom

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete

NHTSA recall: 23V782 (2023-11) · 303,770 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [10]

Steering gearbox friction can make steering difficult (recall 24V744) (2023–2025)

Safety recall

Generation:: 2nd gen (2023–present)
Years:: 2023–2025
Powertrain:: All

The steering gearbox on 2023–2025 HR-Vs may have been made with excessive internal friction, making the SUV hard to steer. Dealers replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease; letters were mailed November 18, 2024. The 1,693,199 count covers Civic, CR-V and Acura Integra too.

Symptoms

Heavy or sticky steering, especially near center

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Check steering effort at parking-lot speed

NHTSA recall: 24V744 (2024-10) · 1,693,199 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [11]

2024 HR-V driver seat frame may be loose (recalls 24V859, 26V054) (2024)

Safety recall

Generation:: 2nd gen (2023–present)
Years:: 2024
Powertrain:: All

The driver seat cushion frame on a small number of 2024 HR-Vs (and other Honda and Acura models) may not have been tightened properly, failing FMVSS 207. Recall 24V859 covered 121 vehicles, with letters mailed January 6, 2025; expansion 26V054 added 32 more, with letters mailed March 10, 2026. Dealers replace the cushion frame.

Symptoms

Driver seat rocks or feels loose

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Rock the driver seat firmly to check for play

NHTSA recall: 24V859 (2024-11) · 121 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [12][13]

1st gen HR-V problems (2016–2022)

2016 HR-V may be missing its tire placard (recall 15V472) (2016)

Safety recall

Generation:: 1st gen (2016–2022)
Years:: 2016
Powertrain:: All

Some 2016 HR-Vs built January 12 to May 20, 2015 may be missing the "Tire and Loading Information" placard, which breaks FMVSS 110 and could lead to wrong tire pressures. Dealers inspect and apply a new label for free; the recall began September 18, 2015 and covered 11,511 vehicles.

Symptoms

Tire and loading label missing from the driver door jamb

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Check the driver door jamb for the tire placard

NHTSA recall: 15V472 (2015-07) · 11,511 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1]

Rear brake caliper piston coating can reduce braking (recall 18V777) (2016, 2018–2019)

Safety recall

Generation:: 1st gen (2016–2022)
Years:: 2016, 2018–2019
Powertrain:: All

Rear brake caliper pistons on certain 2016 and 2018–2019 HR-Vs may have too little coating, so gas pockets can form and reduce brake performance, failing FMVSS 135. Dealers bleed the brakes for free; the recall began December 11, 2018. The 64,785 count includes Odyssey and Acura MDX.

Symptoms

Soft or long brake pedal

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Check brake pedal feel on the test drive

NHTSA recall: 18V777 (2018-11) · 64,785 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [2]

Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 20V314, 21V215, 23V858) (2018–2020)

Safety recall

Generation:: 1st gen (2016–2022)
Years:: 2018–2020
Powertrain:: All

The in-tank low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. Recall 20V314 covered 2018–2019 HR-Vs, 21V215 added 2019–2020 HR-Vs, and expansion 23V858 lists 2013–2023 HR-Vs among many Honda and Acura models, with letters mailed September 6, 2024. Dealers replace the pump for free. Unit counts cover every model in each campaign.

Symptoms

Rough running or hesitation
No-start
Stall while driving

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Check all three recall numbers against the VIN

NHTSA recall: 23V858 (2023-12) · 2,490,460 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [3][4][5]

Rearview camera may not display on key-start cars (23V046, 24V384) (2019–2022)

Safety recall

Generation:: 1st gen (2016–2022)
Years:: 2019–2022
Powertrain:: All

On 2019–2022 HR-Vs (and 2018–2020 Fit), a design error in the audio display power circuit can stop the rearview camera image from showing when the engine is started with a key, failing FMVSS 111. Recall 23V046 updated the display software from March 2023. It was superseded by 24V384, with letters mailed July 8, 2024, and cars fixed under 23V046 need the new remedy too. Each campaign covers 114,686 vehicles.

Symptoms

Back-up camera screen stays blank when reversing

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Confirm 24V384 is complete, not just 23V046
Start the car with the key and shift to Reverse to test the camera

NHTSA recall: 24V384 (2024-05) · 114,686 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [6][7]

Passenger seat weight sensor can crack (recalls 24V064, 26V332) (2019–2022)

Safety recall

Generation:: 1st gen (2016–2022)
Years:: 2019–2022
Powertrain:: All

The front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short-circuit, which can make the air bags deploy when they should be suppressed. Recall 24V064 covered 2020–2022 HR-Vs; 26V332 added 2019–2021 HR-Vs, with letters mailed July 7, 2026. Dealers replace the sensor for free.

Symptoms

Passenger air bag indicator acting oddly
SRS warning light

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Check both 24V064 and 26V332

NHTSA recall: 24V064 (2024-02) · 750,114 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [8][9]

Related HR-V research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

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Frequently asked questions

What Honda HR-V years should I avoid?

No HR-V year stands out on recall severity. 2018–2020 models carry the most overlapping campaigns (fuel pump, camera, seat weight sensor), so check those VINs carefully. All the listed recalls are free fixes, and a completed recall history matters more than the model year.

Is the HR-V in the Honda fuel pump recall?

Yes. Recalls 20V314 and 21V215 covered 2018–2020 HR-Vs, and expansion 23V858 lists 2013–2023 HR-Vs among the covered Honda and Acura models. Dealers replace the low-pressure fuel pump module free of charge.

Why does my HR-V backup camera not work?

On 2019–2022 HR-Vs started with a key, a design error in the display power circuit can stop the camera image from appearing. Recall 24V384 replaced the earlier 23V046 fix, and vehicles already repaired under 23V046 need the new software too.

Does the 2023–2025 HR-V have a steering recall?

Yes. Recall 24V744 covers 2023–2025 HR-Vs whose steering gearbox may have too much internal friction. Dealers replace the worm gear spring and regrease the gearbox for free; letters went out November 18, 2024.

How do I check an HR-V for open recalls?

Enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or recalls.honda.com, and ask a Honda dealer for the completed-campaign history. Recall work is free at any age or mileage.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

Recall 15V472: Missing Tire Placard/FMVSS 110 — 2016 HR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 18V777: Coating on Rear Brake Caliper Pistons/FMVSS 135 — 2016 and 2018–2019 HR-V, Odyssey, Acura MDX — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 23V858: Fuel Pump May Fail — 2013–2023 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 20V314: Fuel Pump May Fail — 2018–2019 Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 21V215: Fuel Pump May Fail — 2019–2020 Civic and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V384: Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 — 2019–2022 HR-V and 2018–2020 Fit — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 23V046: Inoperative Rearview Camera Display/FMVSS 111 — 2019–2022 HR-V and 2018–2020 Fit — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V064: Air Bag May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash — 2020–2022 Civic and other models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V332: Air Bags May Deploy Unintentionally During a Crash — 2016–2022 Civic and other Honda/Acura models — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 23V782: Unsecured Seat Belt Pretensioners/FMVSS 208-210 — 2023–2024 Accord and HR-V — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V744: Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage — 2022–2025 Civic, CR-V, HR-V and Acura Integra — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 24V859: Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 — 2023–2024 Accord, Civic, Pilot, 2024 HR-V and Acura Integra — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
Recall 26V054: Driver's Seat Frame Improperly Tightened/FMVSS 207 — 2023 Accord, 2024 HR-V, Pilot and Acura Integra — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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