2020 Honda HR-V
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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
- 86
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2020: 86 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 243 |
| 2017 | 123 |
| 2018 | 157 |
| 2019 | 238 |
| 2020 | 86 |
| 2021 | 64 |
| 2022 | 89 |
| 2023 | 686 |
| 2024 | 110 |
| 2025 | 47 |
| 2026 | 18 |
| 2027 | 6 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
Show complaint excerpts
LKAS lights all came on and ACC warnings. Brake system and auto high beams. Mechanic seems to think itâs the camera, car only has 84,000 miles on it and very well taken care of.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-04
Also filed under Lane departure
Instrument Cluster Failure Complaint â 2020 Honda HR-V VIN [XXX] I am reporting an intermittent instrument cluster failure affecting a 2020 Honda HR-V.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20
Power train
16% · 14 reportsShow complaint excerpts
- The transmission had several problems that failed, leading to the car being unable to drive. The car starts, but does not drive in Drive or Reverse. The exact Honda vehicle codes affected are: P0171 and P0793.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-04-09
The CVT is defective and failed while driving, causing immediate loss of motive power. This has been diagnosed and confirmed by the dealer.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-20
Fuel system, gasoline
16% · 14 reportsFuel/propulsion system
14% · 12 reportsEngine
12% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle stalled.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-27
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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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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2024-03-28Air bags24V064000 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid,...
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
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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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, gasoline: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V046000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 23V858000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 24V384000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 26V332000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2020 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Honda HR-V is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Honda HR-V?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Honda HR-V have?
- 5 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.