2019 Honda HR-V
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 238 |
| 2017 | 121 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 228 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 62 |
| 2022 | 84 |
| 2023 | 684 |
| 2024 | 107 |
| 2025 | 42 |
| 2026 | 12 |
| 2027 | 2 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
29% of complaints: electrical system — 66 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuel gauge.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the fuel gauge and the mileage of the vehicle failed to display.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260717
24% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 54 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.
CRASH15% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 35 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 29 distinct reports on file.
9% of complaints: lane departure — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing assist and warning.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Campaign 18V777000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V314000 — check if this car was fixed
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type...
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 — check if this car was fixed
Rear Differential Seizure
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.
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.
Campaign 23V046000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD.
Campaign 23V858000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 24V384000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 26V332000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (66 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (54 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (35 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 18V777000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V314000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V215000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V046000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 23V858000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V384000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 26V332000 (air bags) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Honda HR-V reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Honda HR-V is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Honda HR-V have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.