2020 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (20), Fuel System (14), Gasoline (14).
Key takeaways
- 83 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 24% |
| Fuel System | 14 | 17% |
| Gasoline | 14 | 17% |
| Power Train | 13 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 14% |
| Engine | 10 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 10% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-20
While on the highway vehicles warning light illuminated and the vehicle immediately slowed down and would not go over 20 miles per hour. Prior to the warning lights illuminating there were no warning lights already illuminated and no drivability issues. You could hear a griding noise when driving at low speeds and the ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-10
AMENDMENT TO SAFETY COMPLAINT: FAILURE OF RECALL REMEDY / USE OF LEGACY PART Vehicle: 2020 Honda HR-V NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Low-Pressure Fuel Pump) [The 2020 Honda HR-V is under an active, massive federal safety recall for low-pressure fuel pump failure.] Chronological Safety History: •January 2025: ...
Electrical System,lane Departure,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-08-04
LKAS lights all came on and ACC warnings. Brake system and auto high beams. Mechanic seems to think it’s the camera, car only has 84,000 miles on it and very well taken care of. This seems to be a big common issue with a lot of HRVs and it’s expensive to fix.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.