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2024 Honda HR-V problems

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A typical year for this model

The 2024 Honda HR-V sits mid-pack among HR-V years: 160 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 160, with 4 recalls and one closed investigation. Complainants reported 13 injuries in total across these filings.

Steering leads the complaint categories with 51 reports (32% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

160

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

1

Investigations

14

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

13

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2024 compare to other HR-V years?

HR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted814 complaints2016: 318 complaints2017: 167 complaints2018: 194 complaints2019: 322 complaints2020: 107 complaints2021: 78 complaints2022: 142 complaints2023: 814 complaints2024: 160 complaints2025: 61 complaints2026: 9 complaints
HR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2024 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2024 Honda HR-V problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Steering5132%
Other2013%
Driver Assistance1811%
Visibility & Wipers138%
Electrical System128%
Brakes117%
Seat Belts85%
Tires & Wheels43%
Body & Structure43%
Engine32%
Airbags32%
Fuel System32%
Suspension32%
Lighting21%
Transmission21%
Seats11%
Latches & Locks11%
Speed Control11%

Does the 2024 Honda HR-V have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

26V054000SeatsJanuary 29, 2026 · 32 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.

24V859000SeatsNovember 14, 2024 · 121 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence

An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

24V744000SteeringOctober 3, 2024 · 1,693,199 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

23V782000Seat BeltsNovember 21, 2023 · 303,770 units

Defect

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

Consequence

A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“While driving on a rural road and approaching a curve I experienced a sudden and unexpected loss of steering control. The road curved to the left and I turned the steering wheel to the left, but the car did not respond. The car continued to go straight and ran off the road and subsequently flipped…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · January 19, 2025 · crash

“I noticed that I did not have any fluid in my wipers when I used the switch, I checked the reservoir and I determined that there was no fluid inside the window wiper reservoir, and there was no indicator light on my dashboard. I contacted Honda with the concerns of what if there’s other lights on…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 13, 2023

“WHILE DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY TRYING TO EXITING ALL OF SUDDEN I FEEL MY STEERING WHEEL MOVE ITSELF TOWARD THE CURVE AND TRYING TO BREAK AND STEER ITSELF AT THE SAME CAUSING MY VEHICLE TO CRASH AGAIST THE CURVE AND GO TO ON TOP MAKING ME LOOSE CONTROL OF STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHING TO THE CAR INFRONT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · September 8, 2023 · crash

“Sudden HARD braking when a vehicle is passing Windows that do not close properly and are then prone to sudden slamming shut (will eventually shatter) Have been in to have these repaired only to have them not repaired and even refused due to dealer fear of not being reimbursed This is an ongoing…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · January 17, 2024

“Sudden HARD braking when a vehicle is passing Windows that do not close properly and are then prone to sudden slamming shut (will eventually shatter) Have been in to have these repaired only to have them not repaired and even refused due to dealer fear of not being reimbursed This is an ongoing…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · January 17, 2024

2024 Honda HR-V — common questions

Is the 2024 Honda HR-V reliable?

It is close to typical for the HR-V: 160 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 investigation on file.

What are the most common 2024 HR-V problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (51 complaints), other (20 complaints), driver assistance (18 complaints).

Does the 2024 Honda HR-V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2024 Honda HR-V. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2024 Honda HR-V under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Which Honda HR-V years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the HR-V years to avoid are 2023, 2019, 2016. The cleanest record among HR-V years belongs to 2026.

How safe is the 2024 Honda HR-V?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2024 Honda HR-V earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.