Model year
2016 Honda HR-V
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 243 complaints for the 2016 Honda HR-V (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (76), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (55), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (45). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 28–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,400, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2016 243 complaints
- 2017 123 complaints
- 2018 160 complaints
- 2019 236 complaints
- 2020 85 complaints
- 2021 64 complaints
- 2022 89 complaints
- 2023 687 complaints
- 2024 110 complaints
- 2025 48 complaints
- 2026 18 complaints
- 2027 6 complaints
Recalls
18V777000 · Nov 1, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
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,…
15V472000 · Jul 28, 2015
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; TIRES
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…
Complaints
243 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 13, fire flag on 1, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.135 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.153 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V 2WD · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| HR-V 2WD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V 2WD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V 4WD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| HR-V 4WD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 32 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
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