2026 Honda HR-V Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints for the 2026 Honda HR-V.
Most-reported area: electrical system (4 complaints, 29%).
0 safety recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V in its recall file dated Sep 27, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
The areas named in the 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2026 HR-V. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Honda HR-V recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2026 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2023 HR-V drew the most (671).
Owner complaints
2026: 14 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 239 |
| 2017 | 122 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2019 | 235 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 88 |
| 2023 | 686 |
| 2024 | 108 |
| 2025 | 43 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Safety recalls
2026: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD Rollover risk 14.3% |
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HONDA HR-V SUV N/A FWD Rollover risk 14.0% |
Questions
What are the most common 2026 HR-V problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: electrical system (4), steering (2), body structure (1). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2026 Honda HR-V safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2026 Honda HR-V earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my HR-V has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Honda dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: HR-V.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.