2016 Honda HR-V Problems & Owner Complaints

Power Train 74

“CVT has gone into safety/limp mode. June 7 2026 First sign was the EPB not releasing. Became drivable after warm up period. Replaced EPB switch and vehicle drove normally. There was still a parking brake caution light. On July 12, 2026 the issue repeated. This time the check engine light and transmission light have come on. Had it diagnosed at a mechanic and they found transmission codes: P0717 – Input/Turbine Speed Sensor "A" Circuit No Signal P0843 – Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor/Switch "A" Circuit High P0796 – Pressure Control Solenoid "C" Performance or Stuck OFF P071…”
NHTSA complaint #11751182, 2026

“Car went into limp mode far from home. Lots of lights on the dash lit up. I scanned the OBD and it came back with code P271E to replace the automatic transmission assembly. This was confirmed by a transmission repair shop. This is a known issue by Honda and they have issued service bulletins 21-046 and 21-047. However, my vehicle is outside of the warranty extension and they will not provide assistance with the repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11739182, 2026

“The transmission seized while driving no lights no warnings. I could have been killed so could other people! when no lights no check engine light or service lights are on. And your car is properly maintained there should be no reason the transmission should just seize while Driving with no warning shame on Honda shame on everyone who lets them get away with putting peoples life’s endanger. CVT transmission are not safe or the engineers have failed my lights all work too and still have no check engine light on. Car is totally underivable no lights nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #11714089, 2026

Electrical System 56

“My vehicle suddenly developed electrical problems and would not start. Before it completely failed, I began seeing warning lights on the dashboard, including a PARK warning and an engine oil light. The vehicle had been operating normally earlier that day, but later became totally unresponsive. The doors would not unlock electronically and the car would not start. This happened after a period of heavy rain. When the vehicle was inspected by a Honda dealership, they found signs of long-term water intrusion and corrosion affecting electrical components and wiring. I later learned that the vehicl…”
NHTSA complaint #11719223, 2025

“My daughters 2016 Honda HRV (59k) has continual electrical issues. First it's the battery sensor $617. Then the keyless access control module $1100 but given a discount. Something is also wrong with the heated seat it burned a hole in the seat. Honda says it's 10 years old it's gonna start falling apart. Numerous complaints online with all of the electrical issues mentioned and the service manager says Honda doesn't have to issue recalls until there's class action lawsuit filed for vehicles. All of this stuff has happened in the last 8 months.”
NHTSA complaint #11685054, 2025

“I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding a serious safety issue affecting Honda vehicles — specifically the widespread failure of the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) module — and Honda's failure to issue a recall despite extensive evidence and customer reports. A recent YouTube video titled "Why Honda Hasn’t Recalled This Dangerous Problem" [XXX] ) highlights that many Honda owners are experiencing identical issues: ABS warning lights appearing on the dashboard, inconsistent braking behavior, and in some cases, total brake failure. This is a major safety hazard, especially in emerg…”
NHTSA complaint #11663171, 2025

Unknown Or Other 44 1 injury

“THE OPEN TRUNK LID HASN'T STAYED UP RECENTLY, AND WHILE I'M ACCESSING ITEMS, IT CRASHES DOWN IN MY HEAD. I DIDN'T SEE IT AND IT HIT ME HARD. THIS HAS BEGUN HAPPENING MORE THAN ONCE NOW, AS RECENTLY AS TODAY. BECAUSE I DIDN'T EXPECT IT OR SEE IT, IT'S DANGEROUS AND HURT MY HEAD. PERHAPS A MILD CONCUSSION.”
NHTSA complaint #11395455, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

“FULL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE CVT BELT IN THE TRANSMISSION, A KNOWN ISSUE THAT HONDA HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR FOR UP TO 150K MILES AND OR 7 YEARS FROM PURCHASE (THAT LETTER WAS NEVER MAILED TO MY HOUSE, IT WAS FOUND AFTER THE FACT WHILE LOOKING FOR THE TITLE AT A FAMILY MEMEBER'S HOUSE. THE CVT BELT FAILED AT 189,837 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 80 MPH AS POSTED ON TEXAS HWY130 WHICH POSED A HUGE SAFETY RISK DUE TO THIS HWY'S SPEED, AND HEAVY TRACTOR TRAILER ROUTES WITH NO WARNING, THIS WAS NOT DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, THE 2016 HONDA HRV IS KNOWN FOR THIS ISSUE. TOOK IT TO HONDA IN ROUND RO…”
NHTSA complaint #11733807, 2026

“Hello, I am reaching out with extreme dissatisfaction of my recently purchased 2016 Honda HR-V. This car was part of the extended warranty via service bulletin 21-046 Warranty Extension: 2016-20 HR-V CVT Premature Belt Deterioration. My car has been cared for extremely closely, and we planned to be a Honda customer for life up until this past week. On [XXX], my wife and I were driving on the highway when all of a sudden the entire dashboard lit up with warning signals and went into "Limp" mode. We were able to get off the highway, although it induced GREAT stress as we did so. Upon taking it…”
NHTSA complaint #11720717, 2026

Service Brakes 25 6 crash 4 injury

“The contact owned a 2016 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at 12 MPH, the vehicle experienced a brake failure, resulting in a frontal collision with a utility vehicle. The airbag deployed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a private salvage auto auction yard. The contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. There was no property damage. A police report was filed. The contact was transported by ambulance to the ER, and the contact was moved to a level 1 trauma unit, where she was treated for multiple injuries…”
NHTSA complaint #11743317, 2025 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Driving slowly to garage, sudden unintended acceleration and brakes stopped working. My car crashed into the rear wall of the garage. The front end of my car was damaged. The wall of my garage was damaged as well. I went to the doctor due to pain in my chest and arms.”
NHTSA complaint #11562154, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I was driving on a Nevada highway and getting into an off ramp with mild traffic. I attempted to break so I could stop behind another driver and realized my breaks weren't working. I then put my entire body weight on the breaks and they failed to stop or slow down my vehicle. I ended up colliding into the vehicle ahead at 50 mph. Even with an impact of 50mph not a single airbag went off. I sustained head injuries. This could have been lethal. Myself and my passenger could have died. The breaks failed resulting in a collision and the air bags did NOT go off. My vehicle was totaled on the spot a…”
NHTSA complaint #11470320, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Engine 22 1 fire

“MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A NEW 2016 HONDA HRV ON OCT.15.2016 FROM TOWNSEND HONDA IN TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA. THE CAR SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE SITTING ON A CONCRETE SLAB IN OUR DRIVEWAY ON DEC.24.2016 (ODOMETER APPROXIMATELY 300 MILES). FIRE WAS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND GOT SO HOT IT MELTED THE VINYL SIDING ON MY HOME (ABOUT 30 FEET AWAY). STILL LOOKS LIKE A NEW CAR EVERYWHERE REAR OF THE ENGINE, THE FRONT SEATS DID NOT EVEN BURN, HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE BURNED BEYOND RECOGNITION FORWARD OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. TUSCALOOSA FIRE DEPARTMENT GOT TO OUR HOME AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE IN…”
NHTSA complaint #10956885, 2016 · fire

“I press down on the gas pedal and it seems to not go. I have the transmission light, the parking light and brake lights on the dashboard”
NHTSA complaint #11660870, 2025

“I have had this car repaired and diagnosed by 5 different dealerships, I have had leak test done The check engine and parking brake light keep coming on with the word “park” flashing when I drive. The codes say purge valve which has been replaced 3 times!!! it also says fuel leak and they did a smoke test for a leak but nothing!! there is something faulty with this and it’s only a matter of time before it reacts poorly while driving and kills someone. There are SEVERAL other people online dealing with the same issues for the 2016 Honda HRV there needs to be an investigation before someone dies…”
NHTSA complaint #11591088, 2024

Structure 22 2 crash 1 injury

“THE OPEN TRUNK LID HASN'T STAYED UP RECENTLY, AND WHILE I'M ACCESSING ITEMS, IT CRASHES DOWN IN MY HEAD. I DIDN'T SEE IT AND IT HIT ME HARD. THIS HAS BEGUN HAPPENING MORE THAN ONCE NOW, AS RECENTLY AS TODAY. BECAUSE I DIDN'T EXPECT IT OR SEE IT, IT'S DANGEROUS AND HURT MY HEAD. PERHAPS A MILD CONCUSSION.”
NHTSA complaint #11395455, 2020 · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE DRIVING MY HONDA HR-V 2016 VEHICLE AT 70 MPH ON US-175 IN KAUFMAN, TEXAS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPAN OUT OF CONTROL AND TURNED COUNTERCLOCKWISE 360 DEGREES FOR TWO FULL ROTATIONS UNTIL BEING STOPPED BY SLAMMING INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED BY HONDA WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 (DOT B33F 01VX 2116) P215/55 R17 94V TIRES. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD EXPLODED DESPITE HAVING BEEN MEASURED TO BE AT NORMAL PRESSURE JUST ONE DAY EARLIER. THE LEFT FRONT RIM AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WERE BADLY DAMAGED.”
NHTSA complaint #10968519, 2017 · crash

“DRIVER 1 TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE BLVD AND GETS DISTRACTED AND COLLIDED TO PARKED VEHICLE 2. DRIVER 1 SWERVED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO CONTROL THE CAR BUT VEHICLE 1 OVERTURNED AND CAME TO REST.”
NHTSA complaint #10794344, 2015 · crash

Vehicle Speed Control 14 2 crash 1 injury

“Driving slowly to garage, sudden unintended acceleration and brakes stopped working. My car crashed into the rear wall of the garage. The front end of my car was damaged. The wall of my garage was damaged as well. I went to the doctor due to pain in my chest and arms.”
NHTSA complaint #11562154, 2023 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“IN MOTION. COULD NOT STOP AT 2 REDLIGHTS. TOOK IT TO MY GARAGE AND WOULD NOT STOP AGAIN, CAUSING ME TO CRASH THROUGH LAUNDRY ROOM WALL, DEMOLISHING WASHER, DRYER UTILITY SINK ETC.”
NHTSA complaint #10865827, 2016 · crash

“Push start/stop button was noting working properly (this had a recall and was replaced). However after it was repaired, I noticed the right-sided gas gauge with service repair numbers, milage etc is not working properly; the gas guage and service repair codes disappear and/or are scrambled. I took this to the Honda dealership in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and was told by the service advisor (Drew Mechley) that their mechanic said he doesn't think it is related to the start/stop button repair but this is a common probelm seen with HR-Vs. I also found multiple forums with people experiencing the sa…”
NHTSA complaint #11582677, 2024

Air Bags 13 8 crash 8 injury

“I was driving on a Nevada highway and getting into an off ramp with mild traffic. I attempted to break so I could stop behind another driver and realized my breaks weren't working. I then put my entire body weight on the breaks and they failed to stop or slow down my vehicle. I ended up colliding into the vehicle ahead at 50 mph. Even with an impact of 50mph not a single airbag went off. I sustained head injuries. This could have been lethal. Myself and my passenger could have died. The breaks failed resulting in a collision and the air bags did NOT go off. My vehicle was totaled on the spot a…”
NHTSA complaint #11470320, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION WITHOUT AIRBAGS DEPLOYING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WHEN VEHICLE IN FRONT ABRUPTLY STOPPED. DRIVER RECEIVED CONCUSSION FROM STRIKING STEERING WHEEL.”
NHTSA complaint #11349708, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I HAVE BEEN IN TWO CAR ACCIDENTS AND NONE OF MY AIRBAGS WENT OFF . IN 2017 I TRIED TO KEEP FROM HITTING A DEER . MY CAR WENT DOWN A EMBANKMENT AND I HAD 10,000 DOLLARS OF FRONT END DAMAGE. MY AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY I HAD HEAD INJURIES AND A BROKEN NOSE DUE TO HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL. 2ND ACCIDENT I WAS STUCK IN TRAFFIC A STAND STILL. 10/2019 I WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY TWO CARS WHO PUSHED ME INTO A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. NO AIRBAGS WENT OFF. I NOW HAVE SPINAL INJURIES AND PERMEATED NECK INJURIES.”
NHTSA complaint #11396896, 2019 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Exterior Lighting 10

“The contact owns a 2016 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that water had accumulated in the tail lights, causing the lights to become inoperable. The contact stated that he had noticed an abnormal water sound while driving the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11677167, 2025

“Push start/stop button was noting working properly (this had a recall and was replaced). However after it was repaired, I noticed the right-sided gas gauge with service repair numbers, milage etc is not working properly; the gas guage and service repair codes disappear and/or are scrambled. I took this to the Honda dealership in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and was told by the service advisor (Drew Mechley) that their mechanic said he doesn't think it is related to the start/stop button repair but this is a common probelm seen with HR-Vs. I also found multiple forums with people experiencing the sa…”
NHTSA complaint #11582677, 2024

“My Hatch has been filling up with lots of water not too long after I began leasing it and it sloshes around, it is in my rear lights, has made the inside light of my hatch no longer work. Now, water is leaking in from both rear windows and somewhere in through the fabric of the inside back roof area creating a growing water stain and mold. Spare Tire well in back also fills up with up to 2 inches of water. Mold, Rust, Electrical problems and more are the result. Honda has not yet taken care of it although I have had a diagnostic and see that it has been reported here multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11463123, 2022

Seats 8

“THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT COMES AND OFF WHEN NO ONE IS SITTING ON THE SEAT OR WITHOUT ANYTHING BEING IN THE SEAT. COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN SHUTS OFF LIKE SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT. IT DOES GO OFF WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING ON THE SEAT OR IF I PUT SOMETHING LARGE ON THE SEAT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN I'M DRIVING OR JUST SITTING.”
NHTSA complaint #11375869, 2020

“A HEATED SEAT MALFUNCTION BURNED A HOLE IN MY PANTS AND MELTED MY DRIVER'S LICENSE. IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE BURNED MY SKIN IF MY WALLET HAD NOT BEEN THERE. WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM A HIKE, IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT, I USED THE HEATED SEAT ON THE HIGH SETTING. IT WAS A SUNNY DAY AND I AND MY CLOTHES WERE DRY. AS WE GOT CLOSE TO HOME, AFTER MAYBE 15-20 MINUTES OF USAGE, IT SUDDENLY FELT UNCOMFORTABLY HOT. I TURNED OFF THE HEATED SEAT. I DIDN'T NOTICE THE DAMAGE UNTIL LATER THAT NIGHT, WHEN I BIKED TO A NEARBY GROCERY STORE AND PULLED OUT MY WALLET TO PAY FOR GROCERIES. I NOTICED THAT MY DRIVER'S LI…”
NHTSA complaint #11375899, 2020

“MY VEHICLE IS PARKED WHEN THIS OCCURS: I HAVE CLOTH INTERIOR AND THE UPHOLSTERY MATERIAL AND FOAM ON THE PASSENGER SIDE GETS PUSHED DOWN INTO THE SEAT AND COLLAPSES, I HAVE TO HAVE A DEALER PULL IT OUT AND ONE TIME THE SEAT HAD TO BE REPLACED. IT IS OFF WARRANTY AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT NEXT TIME, I AM SO DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS ALSO HAD TWO STOP START SWITCHES REPLACED. I AM SO SORRY I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE!”
NHTSA complaint #11354183, 2020

Suspension 6 1 injury

“DEC. 30, 2015 I PURCHASED A HONDA HR-V LX, ON JAN. 9, 2016 2:34 A.M. I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING MY VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED, RESULTING IN THE AUTOMOBILE LEAVING THE ROAD CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT & BACK WHEELS, TIRES, WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND UNDERCARRIAGE. A TRUCKER WITNESS THE EVENT AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE POLICE. HE STAYED WITH ME BECAUSE I QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE CAR SINCE I THOUGHT IT WAS ON FIRE DUE TO A STRONG FIRE ODOR A SMOKE. I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE UNTI…”
NHTSA complaint #10823192, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

“I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY SHOCKS ARE LEAKING AFTER LESS THAN THREE YEARS OF HAVING THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT DO ANY IRREGULAR DRIVING. JUST TO AND FROM WORK ON PAVED STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.”
NHTSA complaint #11349231, 2019

“IT FIRST STARTED OUT BY WHAT I THOUGHT WAS JUST A ISSUE WITH ME HAVING THREE NEW TIRES BC IT WOULD DRIVE AS IF IT WAS SCRUBBING. ONE DAY I WAS ON MY WAY BACK FROM A HAIR APPOINTMENT AND CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND THE CAR WENT FROM BEING IN DRIVE TO NEUTRAL AND FLASHING WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SO FROM THAT MOMENT ON I PULLED THE CAR OVER AND PUT IT IN PARK AND TURNED IT OFF AND HIT THE ELECTRICAL PARK BRAKE TO MAKE SURE THAT WAS NOT THE ISSUE. CRUNK BACK UP AND WAS ON MY WAY. SO TODAY 11/30 WHICH IS A WEEK LATER I WAS AT THE RED LIGHT STOPPED AND ONCE THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I RELEASED MY FOOT O…”
NHTSA complaint #11283061, 2019

Wheels 5 1 crash 1 injury

“DEC. 30, 2015 I PURCHASED A HONDA HR-V LX, ON JAN. 9, 2016 2:34 A.M. I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A CITY STREET AND SUDDENLY THE DRIVERS SIDE STEERING WHEEL AIRBAG DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY CAUSING MY VIEW TO BE OBSTRUCTED, RESULTING IN THE AUTOMOBILE LEAVING THE ROAD CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT SIDE FRONT & BACK WHEELS, TIRES, WHEEL ASSEMBLY AND UNDERCARRIAGE. A TRUCKER WITNESS THE EVENT AND IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE POLICE. HE STAYED WITH ME BECAUSE I QUICKLY GOT OUT OF THE CAR SINCE I THOUGHT IT WAS ON FIRE DUE TO A STRONG FIRE ODOR A SMOKE. I'VE NEVER EXPERIENCE ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE UNTI…”
NHTSA complaint #10823192, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)

“WHILE DRIVING MY HONDA HR-V 2016 VEHICLE AT 70 MPH ON US-175 IN KAUFMAN, TEXAS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SPAN OUT OF CONTROL AND TURNED COUNTERCLOCKWISE 360 DEGREES FOR TWO FULL ROTATIONS UNTIL BEING STOPPED BY SLAMMING INTO THE GUARDRAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED BY HONDA WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 (DOT B33F 01VX 2116) P215/55 R17 94V TIRES. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD EXPLODED DESPITE HAVING BEEN MEASURED TO BE AT NORMAL PRESSURE JUST ONE DAY EARLIER. THE LEFT FRONT RIM AND THE RIGHT REAR TIRE WERE BADLY DAMAGED.”
NHTSA complaint #10968519, 2017 · crash

“Original tires, breaks & shocks were on the vehicle. The dealership told me they were new. I had this car for a year. The car was sold 19,000.00 overpriced and now it's worth 13,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #11508258, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 4

“I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH ON THE FREEWAY AT ABOUT 4:00PM ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017 WHEN THE MOONROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED. THE GLASS BLEW OUTWARD AND A LARGE CHUNK FLEW BACK INTO TRAFFIC BEHIND. NO OBJECT STRUCK THE GLASS.”
NHTSA complaint #10968540, 2017

“DEFROST/ AC NOT BLOWING / HEATING NOT WORKING”
NHTSA complaint #11301430, 2016

“THE WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID PORT FREEZES AND DOESN'T ALLOW FLUID TO BE SQUIRTED ON THE WINDSHIELD. ALSO, THE WIPERS ARE TOO LOW ON THE WINDSHIELD TO GET DEFROSTED BY THE "DEFROST" MODE ON THE HEATER AND THEREFORE SKIP ON THE WINDSHIELD WHERE THERE IS ICE ON THE WIPERS. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES MAKE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN MOTION AS WELL AS WHILE STATIONARY.”
NHTSA complaint #10825528, 2016

Forward Collision Avoidance 3

“The problem started after sitting and talking on a phone with car running while waiting for groceries. About a week later, I started having on and off electrical system issues. and all the lights came on the dashboard with ABS as the main one. If I locked my trunk over and over it would go away. During this time, I got locked in my car and out of my car. The key would not work properly. The trunk would not lock properly. The brakes would get stuck and I could not release them. The car would not move. This happened on and off for about two weeks. I took it to my mechanic. He ran the diagnostic…”
NHTSA complaint #11591131, 2024

“My car was in idle and suddenly all of these lights come on the dash board. The traction control light, brake system light, power steering light, the brake light, and the abs light. I was told that this was a abs module issue and the dealership haven't figured out how to remedy those that come in for this same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11551762, 2021

“Emergency Brake will not engage. Automatic emergency brake sensor needs replaced. Unable to set emergency brake.”
NHTSA complaint #11442492, 2021

Fuel/Propulsion System 3

“The odometer cluster began flickering and froze up disallowing driver the ability to view mileage, fuel level, and other maintenance information. The safety of all involved will be severely impacted if car runs out of gas during trip. The problem is cited in a number of online posts related to this make and model. The problem is too expensive to diagnose and or repair at a dealership. The problem increases with outside environmental temperature changes. cluster works occasionally if driver taps odometer cluster screen. One online post traces the problem to a soldering failure inside the clus…”
NHTSA complaint #11618145, 2023

“Our 2016 Honda HR-V experienced a significant issue when the fuel pump unexpectedly failed, causing the car to stall while driving uphill over an overpass. Thankfully, this incident occurred in town. It could have happened while driving on the interstate, which would have posed a severe safety risk to our family. We promptly had the Honda HR-V towed to our local Honda dealership for diagnosis and repair, where we were presented with a bill totaling over $900, including sales tax, for replacing the fuel pump. Upon further reflection, I am concerned as to why this fuel pump failure was not inc…”
NHTSA complaint #11574685, 2022

“AT 9808/9809 MILES MY CAR DEVELOPED WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A FUEL LEAK. IN CLOSE QUARTERS LIKE MY GARAGE IT IS POWERFUL AND DANGEROUS IN MY GARAGE DUE TO A PILOT LIGHT FOR THE WATER HEATER. ( EXPLOSION DANGER). THE CAR WAS PRESSURE TESTED AND WORKER SUGGESTED IT WAS AN ADDITIVE TO LAS VEGAS FUEL. MY CAR WAS SHOWING 3 BARS FILLED IN THE FUEL TANK. I FILLED THE TANK AND THE SMELL STOPPED. 2 WEEKS LATER THE SMELL IS BACK. TANK HAS BEEN FILLED AND YET THIS TIME THE SMELL HAS PERSISTED. APPARENTLY IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE AT THIS POINT WHAT THE FUEL LEVEL IS NOR THE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE. I ONLY SMELL THIS…”
NHTSA complaint #11071612, 2018

Steering 3

“TODAY AT 1:30PM THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. WHEN THE CAR WAS TURNED ON THE LIGHTS AND ELECTRONIC PANEL WAS SHOWING IN YELLOW AND FLASHED RAPIDLY. THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED, BUT THE LIGHTS AND ELECTRONICS KEPT FLASHING. THE SYSTEMS ON THE ELECTRONIC PANEL KEPT FLASHING AND THE CAR WILL NOT START. ONE WEEK AGO, I NOTICED WHEN I STARTED THE CAR, THE CAR SHOOK AND THE ENGINE STRUGGLED TO START, THE LIGHTS ON THE ELECTRONIC PANEL FLASHED BUT THEY STOPPED AND I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT I NOTICED THE FLASHING LIGHTS, IN ADDITION, I NOTICED FOR A FEW MONTHS THAT DURIN…”
NHTSA complaint #11375955, 2020

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA HR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AAA ARRIVED AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ONTO THE FLATBED OF THEIR TRUCK, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CORAL SPRINGS HONDA (LOCATED AT 9400 W ATLANTIC BLVD, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071, (954) 369-4679) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, WHICH WAS CAUSING THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE DEALER SCHEDULED ANOTHER APPOINTMENT FOR THE ELECTRICAL FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS…”
NHTSA complaint #11217721, 2019

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA HR-V. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND AND THE SCREEN WENT BLANK. LASTLY, THE VEHICLE HESITATED OCCASIONALLY WHEN PLACED IN DRIVE. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL REMAINED STUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CORAL SPRINGS HONDA (9400 W ATLANTIC BLVD, CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33071,(954) 369-4679) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NEEDED MAINTENANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAIL…”
NHTSA complaint #11209547, 2018

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 2

“The VSA modulator went out in the car making all lights on the dashboard flash and light up, and crashed the computer system for the car. The VSA modulator was not working due to an internal failure is all I was told. My VSA modulator went out while I was in Drive with the brake applied in the drive thru for food. This prevented the vehicle from being driven safely due to not knowing what was lit up on the dashboard, caused visual confusion and distraction while driving, and would cause a panic to a driver if the VSA modulator went out on them while they were driving. Plus the displays crashed…”
NHTSA complaint #11417890, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH WITH THE CRUISE SET I NOTICED THE VEHICLE START TO HEAVILY ACCELERATE. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CRUISE OFF AND APPLIED THE BRAKE. THE BRAKE DID NO STOP THE CAR FROM ACCELERATING. I MANAGED TO SLOW DOWN ENOUGH TO SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. ALL DASH BOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. I STARTED THE CAR UP AGAIN AND IT STARTED JERKING AS IF THE BRAKE AND GAS WERE BEING PRESSED AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR WAS TOWED VIA HONDA CARE.”
NHTSA complaint #11076481, 2018

Seat Belts 2 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA HR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 48 MPH, THE CONTACT'S REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT FRACTURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER CHEST AND NECK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 1,200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10861271, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Went to put car seat in rear drivers side seat to find the seat belt doesn't latch. Seems to be similar to current Honda recall”
NHTSA complaint #11524312, 2023

Tires 2

“Tires were purchased from Discount Tires a few years back and on 6/08/2021 I went back to them due to a flat back passenger tire and they stated they are unable to patch and replaced the tire with a cost of $122. On Sunday October 31, 2021 I am driving on I-75 and the same tire explodes and takes out the wheel well and all the trim around the tire and damages the bumper of my Honda. Tire in question is Kumho Solus 215/55 r17.”
NHTSA complaint #11439367, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA HR-V. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND BOTH REAR TIRES DEFLATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 29,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10887430, 2016