Model year
2018 Honda HR-V
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 160 complaints for the 2018 Honda HR-V (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (46), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (27), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (22). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. 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
23V858000 · Dec 18, 2023
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019…
20V314000 · May 28, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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,…
Complaints
160 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 11, fire flag on 0, injury field 5, 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
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE22011 | Rear Differential Seizure · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL; POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; POWER… | Nov 28, 2022 | Jul 22, 2024 |
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 FWD · 1.8L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | $2,400 |
| HR-V FWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V FWD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 28 | 34 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| HR-V AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| HR-V AWD · 1.8L · Automatic (AV-S7) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 31 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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