2026 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (7), Electrical System (4), Lane Departure (3).
Key takeaways
- 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 0 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 33% |
| Electrical System | 4 | 19% |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 14% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 10% |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% |
| Steering | 2 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% |
| Engine | 1 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 5% |
| Firerelated | 1 | 5% |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-11-04
I am writing to formally escalate my serious concerns regarding my 2026 Honda HR-V LX, which I purchased brand new with zero miles from AutoPark Honda in Cary, North Carolina, in March 2026. The vehicle currently has approximately 33,000 miles. Since purchasing this vehicle, I have experienced multiple recurring probl...
Air Bags - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the driver's side curtain air bags and the front seat air bag deployed erroneously without impact. The contact momentarily pulled over to the side of the road before resuming driving. The contact sustained a mild headache and a sore left ...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-10-23
2026 Honda HR-V EX-L — Windshield Optical Defect Research 1. Description of the problem My vehicle is a 2026 Honda HR-V EX-L. The windshield has multi-colored bubbles and streak across the glass that becomes particularly noticeable when the sun is low in the sky. The glass appears to scatter sunlight, creating numerous...
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More for the 2026 Honda HR-V
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.