2022 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
- 89
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2022
Opened by NHTSA
29% of complaints
Complaints per year
2022: 89 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
29% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.
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The NHTSA should recall these brakes or open an investigation alongside the electrical system. After reading the complaints on this website, I have found these problems in my 2022 Honda HR-V EX-L.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-04-17
Also filed under Service brakes
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after a rainstorm, the driverâs side floor was wet. The vehicle failed to start days later. There were no warning lights illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-13
Also filed under Structure
Power train
21% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Thursday, July 30, 2026, while driving my 2022 Honda HR-V at approximately 70 mph in the fast lane of the highway, my vehicle suddenly, without warning lost all power.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-01
Engine
20% · 18 reportsForward collision avoidance
18% · 16 reportsMost commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.
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100% system failure vehicle totalled personal injury I have all data retrieved and filed by expert
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-11-03
Service brakes
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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The contact owned a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle slid on the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-02-22
Safety timeline
3 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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2024-07-08Back 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2022 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 26 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 18 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V046000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 24V064000 · Air bags
- Recall 24V384000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2022 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2022 Honda HR-V is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda HR-V?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
- 3 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.