Honda HR-V years to avoid
The Honda HR-V years to avoid are 2023, 2019, 2016 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
2,372
Total complaints
13
Recall campaigns
2016–2026
Years covered
3
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
HR-V years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | High complaint rate | 814 | |
| 2019 | High complaint rate | 322 | |
| 2016 | High complaint rate | 318 |
Every HR-V year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 61 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 160 | 4 | |
| 2023avoid | 814 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 142 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 78 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 107 | 5 | |
| 2019avoid | 322 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 194 | 3 | |
| 2017 | 167 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 318 | 2 |
Common questions
What are the worst Honda HR-V years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the HR-V years to avoid are 2023, 2019, 2016. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Honda HR-V?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among HR-V years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Honda HR-V have?
Across all model years, the HR-V has 13 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 2,372 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.