This page covers 4 recalls, 74 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 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.
The Honda HR-V received a five-star overall rating from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program for US-market vehicles across model years 2016 to 2022. The rating applies to this entire range until a redesign. In frontal crash testing, the HR-V earned four stars. Side crash protection received five stars, while rollover resistance was rated at four stars. Side pole crash testing resulted in a five-star rating. NHTSA maintains these ratings across model years shown unless a significant redesign occurs.
5/5 Overall
Electrical system complaints lead the 2022 HR-V, followed by powertrain and vehicle speed control issues. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of failures that affect vehicle operation, though the reports cover several different symptoms without a single dominant one. Powertrain complaints center heavily on the CVT transmission, where owners report the engine revving high without a corresponding increase in vehicle speed, essentially the transmission losing its ability to transfer power to the wheels. Several of these reports describe the failure occurring without any warning lights or prior symptoms, and at least a couple note complete loss of forward motion while driving. The vehicle speed control complaints largely involve the driver assistance systems, particularly phantom braking, the car applying the brakes unexpectedly at highway speeds while adaptive cruise control and collision mitigation features are active.
74
Total Complaints
10
Crash-Related
1
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Honda HR-V has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front passenger seat sensor, which can cause the passenger airbag to deploy unexpectedly during a crash and raise the risk of injury.
The fuel system also has a concern: the fuel pump can fail while driving, cutting engine power without warning and leaving the vehicle without acceleration in traffic. On the visibility side, the rearview camera can fail to display an image when the engine is started with a key, leaving the driver without rear visibility while backing up. A prior repair attempt did not fully resolve this camera issue, which is why it remains open. Both camera-related recalls trace back to the same fault in the audio display power circuit, so they describe one underlying problem rather than two separate defects.
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.
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NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
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 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.
