2026 Honda HR-V
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2026: 18 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
Only 18 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
4 of 18 total reports mention: electrical system.
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About 3 hours into a 4 hour drive (while the car was only months old, with just 1800 miles), the sound switched from playing the radio at a normal volume to suddenly extraordinarily loud crackle, static, popping noises.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-19
The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the infotainment system failed to function as intended.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-08-25
Lane departure
3 of 18 total reports mention: lane departure, most commonly citing assist.
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Total electric power steering failure... alerts for lane keeping assistance... braking.... hill descent... traction...see attached photos...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10
Also filed under Steering
Visibility/wiper
2 of 18 total reports mention: visibility/wiper.
Steering
2 of 18 total reports mention: steering.
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The steering frequently binds or sticks during both high-speed and local driving.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-17
Service brakes
2 of 18 total reports mention: service brakes.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2026 Honda HR-V — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2026 Honda HR-V reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda HR-V?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2026 Honda HR-V have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.