This page covers 5 recalls, 56 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2021 Honda HR-V.
28–30 mpg combined
7.8–8.4 L/100km
Small Station Wagons
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2021 HR-V complaints centers on the airbag and restraint system, followed closely by the electrical system. On the airbag side, owners frequently report unexpected automatic emergency braking events, the vehicle brakes hard without driver input, often accompanied by warning lights activating across the dashboard. The electrical complaints revolve heavily around the instrument cluster, where owners describe the fuel gauge, odometer, and trip meter displaying scrambled or incorrect information, functioning only intermittently, or going dark entirely. A handful of owners also note the instrument cluster showing unexpected language settings on cold starts. The powertrain draws a smaller share of complaints, with owners reporting various warning lights and drivability concerns. The instrument cluster failures are the most consistently described electrical symptom, with multiple owners specifically noting the fuel gauge going blank or showing wrong readings mid-drive.
56
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
5
With Injuries
By System
The 2021 Honda HR-V has 5 recalls, the most serious being a passenger seat sensor defect that can cause the front passenger airbag to deploy unexpectedly during a crash, raising the risk of injury to the occupant.
The remaining recalls cover fuel delivery, rear visibility, and a prior incomplete repair. On the fuel side, the low-pressure fuel pump can weaken and fail, causing the engine to stall while the vehicle is moving. The rearview camera can fail to show an image when the engine is started with a key, leaving the driver without a view behind the vehicle while reversing. An earlier repair attempt for this camera issue did not fully resolve the problem, and the same failure can still occur on vehicles that went through that prior fix.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and create an electrical short, potentially causing airbags to deploy unexpectedly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensor at no cost to you.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display when you start the engine with a key due to a design issue in the audio display power circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display audio unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which could prevent the front passenger air bag from deactivating when it should.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger seat weight sensors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially stopping fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump module at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key due to a design error in the audio display power circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the display audio unit software at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
