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.

2019 Honda HR-V

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2019 Honda HR-V
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 234
Recalls: 7
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Electrical system

Complaints per year

2019: 234 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
2016	240
2017	123
2018	157
2019	234
2020	84
2021	63
2022	88
2023	685
2024	109
2025	46
2026	16
2027	3

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

29% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuel gauge.

CRASH

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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, 2026-07-17

Forward collision avoidance

25% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing adaptive cruise control and warnings.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

15% · 35 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

13% · 30 reports

Lane departure

10% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing assist and warning.

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2018-12-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V777000 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.

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2019Complaint volume 234 complaints filed for this model year.
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2020-07-22Fuel system, gasoline20V314000 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.

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2021-05-18Fuel system, gasoline21V215000 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.

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2022-11-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-07-22 Rear Differential Seizure
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2023-03-13Back over prevention23V046000 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.

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2024-03-29Fuel system, gasoline23V858000 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.

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2024-07-08Back over prevention24V384000 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.

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2026-07-06Air bags26V332000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Electrical system: 67 reports on file for this year.
Forward collision avoidance: 58 reports on file for this year.
Fuel system, gasoline: 35 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 18V777000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 20V314000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 21V215000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 23V046000 · Back over prevention
Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 24V384000 · Back over prevention
Recall 26V332000 · Air bags

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.