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2025 Honda HR-V problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Among the better years

The 2025 Honda HR-V is among the quieter years of the HR-V on NHTSA's books: 61 complaints (62% below the model's median year), a single recall, and no open investigations. Reports tied to this model year include 3 deaths and 4 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across driver assistance (12), steering (11), and other (11), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect. In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

61

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

3

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2025 compare to other HR-V years?

HR-V NHTSA complaints by model year, 2025 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, 2025 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2025 Honda HR-V problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Driver Assistance1220%
Other1118%
Steering1118%
Brakes711%
Visibility & Wipers610%
Electrical System47%
Engine23%
Speed Control23%
Fuel System23%
Airbags12%
Body & Structure12%
Suspension12%
Transmission12%

Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and then totaled. We…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · February 22, 2026 · crash

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact's wife attempted to make a turn, but the steering wheel failed to turn, causing the front driver's side corner of the…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 8, 2024 · crash

“Driving on freeway interchange ramp and sunroof exploded. Left a rectangular section broken in center of sunroof. NOT following a truck, NO rocks flew up, NO land on either side of ramp, NO overpass above.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 8, 2026

“We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and then totaled. We…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 22, 2026 · crash

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear glass fractured, causing glass to fall into the rear of the vehicle. The contact reviewed the back over prevention camera and saw no cause for the glass to fracture. The dealer was informed of…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · June 10, 2026

2025 Honda HR-V — common questions

Is the 2025 Honda HR-V reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 61 NHTSA complaints, below the typical HR-V year, with 1 recall and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2025 HR-V problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are driver assistance (12 complaints), steering (11 complaints), other (11 complaints).

Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2025 Honda HR-V. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

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 2025 Honda HR-V?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2025 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.