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2019 Honda HR-V Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 2.4× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
217Complaints
7Recalls
17Crashes
1Fires
4Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Electrical System (26.7% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Electrical System complaints here are 2.4× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Electrical System58 · 26.7%No official action
Fuel System, Gasoline35 · 16.1%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Fuel/propulsion System29 · 13.4%RecalledRecall 20V314000 · Recall 21V215000 · Recall 23V858000
Service Brakes18 · 8.3%RecalledRecall 18V777000
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings17 · 7.8%No official action
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking16 · 7.4%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

Unspecified / other37 · 17.1%
SERVICE BRAKES18 · 8.3%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS17 · 7.8%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING16 · 7.4%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL15 · 6.9%
ENGINE14 · 6.5%
POWER TRAIN14 · 6.5%

Percentages are the share of the 217 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 7 campaigns

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 20V314000 · 2020 · reported 05/28/2020

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 21V215000 · 2021 · reported 03/25/2021

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V777000 · 2018 · reported 11/01/2018

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 23V046000 · 2023 · reported 02/02/2023

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump

NHTSA campaign 23V858000 · 2023 · reported 12/18/2023

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:display Function

NHTSA campaign 24V384000 · 2024 · reported 05/31/2024

An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger

NHTSA campaign 26V332000 · 2026 · reported 05/21/2026

Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“The multi-information display screen in the instrument cluster continues to malfunction constantly. The screen will either flicker and go in and out or not display…”NHTSA complaint 11606360 — filed 08/04/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“The car does not have pickup when attempting to accelerate. Driver must drop the gear down to try and force acceleration. Vehicle was taken to…”NHTSA complaint 11605176 — filed 07/29/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“Vehicle gives false brake alert with no obstacle ahead causing car to suddenly brake. This happens multiple times and regularly.”NHTSA complaint 11604909 — filed 07/27/2024 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?

Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 58 of 217 NHTSA complaints (26.7%), followed by unspecified/other issues (37), fuel system, gasoline (35), fuel/propulsion system (29). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Honda HR-V have?

217 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 17 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 4 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes — 7 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 20V314000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Honda HR-V's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.