2018 Honda HR-V: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 151 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
151
Complaints
3
Recalls
11
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
5
Injuries
55.6
Severity index
Severity index 55.6 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 121 2018 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2018 Honda HR-V ranks 55 of 121 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 55% of its model-year peers. See the full 2018 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 46 | 30.5% |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 27 | 17.9% |
| GASOLINE | 27 | 17.9% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 22 | 14.6% |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 9.9% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 9.9% |
| ENGINE | 13 | 8.6% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 13 | 8.6% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 46 of 151 complaints (30.5%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 18 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 3.2x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V777000 | 01/11/2018 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reduci |
| 20V314000 | 28/05/2020 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| 23V858000 | 18/12/2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 H |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.