Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Honda HR-V, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Steering51
- Unknown or other21
- Electrical system13
- Visibility/wiper12
- Forward collision avoidance12
- Service brakes12
- Seat belts8
- Lane departure5
- Wheels4
- Structure4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 8 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Fatal crashes in the US
From 2020 to 2023, 3 2024 HR-V vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 1 person died inside them. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.
NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Honda HR-V failed the safety check 0.35% of the time — 33% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 7,914 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
In the Netherlands
443 first registered in 2024 are on Dutch roads; 30% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €41,110.
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
7,778 cars built in 2024 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 42 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
38 of these cars first registered in 2024 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 9,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
545 2024 cars are on the New Zealand register.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | 14.3 % |
| 2024 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | 14.0 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 8.3–8.7 L/100 km (about 27–28 mpg US), CO₂ 194–203 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.1 | 7.4 | 8.3 |
| HR-V AWD · Station wagon: Small · Regular gasoline | 9.4 | 7.8 | 8.7 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Honda HR-V.
| 2024588 3 Oct 2024 | Steering Issue: On certain vehicles, the steering gearbox may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, there could be a sudden change in steering feel and an … |
| 2023623 22 Nov 2023 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the seat belt pretensioner(s) may be missing a rivet. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner(s) may not work properly in a crash.… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Honda told its dealers about the 2024 Honda HR-V: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11005731 | Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel does not automatically return to center. |
| 11004267 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000277 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 11000129 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10253297 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10252080 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10251158 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10250734 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10249205 | Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the drivers side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengers side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind. |
| 10245277 | Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation