2018 Honda HR-V problems, complaints & recalls

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Owners have filed 135 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda HR-V, most often about electrical system. There are 3 recalls for this model year.

Complaints
135
Recalls
3
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Median mileage
50,000 mi
at time of problem

Key facts

  • Electrical System is the most-reported problem area, named in 44 of 135 complaints (33%).
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion (38) and transmission & drivetrain (15) follow.
  • Half of the complaints that list mileage happened before 50,000 mi.
  • Owners reported 7 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries.
  • The 2018 Honda HR-V has 3 recalls on file.
  • NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation covering this vehicle.
  • It ranks 6th of 12 Honda HR-V model years by our severity-weighted complaint score (1st = worst).
  • That is 59% more complaints than the 2017 model year (85).

2018 Honda HR-V problems by category

  • Electrical System · 3 crashes
    44 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    38 complaints
  • Other / Unknown · 1 crash
    21 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    15 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control · 2 crashes
    9 complaints
  • Body & Structure · 2 crashes
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    9 complaints
  • Brakes · 2 crashes
    8 complaints
  • Airbags · 5 crashes
    6 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    5 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints
  • Suspension
    1 complaints
  • Steering
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

A complaint can mention more than one problem area, so categories add up to more than the total.

Most-reported components

Component (as filed with NHTSA)Complaints
Electrical system40
Fuel system, gasoline26
Unknown or other21
Power train15
Fuel/propulsion system12
Structure:body9
Engine9
Vehicle speed control9

When problems happen (mileage)

2Under 10k510k–30k1130k–60k760k–100k5100k–150k150k+
Mileage at the time of the problem, for 2018 Honda HR-V complaints that list mileage.

2018 Honda HR-V recalls (3)

  • Recall 23V858000Dec 18, 20232,490,460 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.

  • Recall 20V314000May 28, 2020135,995 vehicles
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

    Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.

  • Recall 18V777000Nov 1, 201864,785 vehicles
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • PE22011Opened Nov 28, 2022Closed Jul 22, 2024

    Rear Differential Seizure

    On November 29, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022MY Honda CR-V and HR-V vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, ODI has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the field reports received alleged the vehicle’s wheels locked up with no warning while the vehicle was in motion. These vehicles were towed to a dealership. Examination of these vehicles showed the driveshaft had broken and the differential unit was completely damaged. The field reports cited a lack of oil due to …

NHTSA 5-Star safety ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Honda HR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆
2018 Honda HR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆

Recent 2018 Honda HR-V complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

  1. Filed Oct 1, 202690,000 miCOElectrical System
    The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the LCD display was intermittently distorted or inoperable at startup and while driving, preventing the driver from monitoring the safety features, including the fuel gauge. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, and a report was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
    NHTSA complaint #11768371 · source
  2. Filed Sep 25, 2026NYElectrical System
    When I started the vehicle ，LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since 9/20/2026
    NHTSA complaint #11766854 · source
  3. Filed Aug 30, 2026TNBody & Structure
    The white paint on this vehicle is peeling off. It may come off in a large amount driving down the highway which could cause a safety issue for any vehicle nearby. Honda is aware of this defective paint and should be made to repaint this vehicle no matter when the grace period ranout.
    NHTSA complaint #11760743 · source
  4. Filed Aug 22, 2026PAElectrical System
    Far right gauge in cluster, namely fuel level, mileage, warning icons etc only is visible when the vehicle is extremely warmed up. Otherwise, this gauge is totally black. Has been this way since 2019.
    NHTSA complaint #11758802 · source
  5. Filed Aug 17, 2026NJBody & Structure
    Car paint is White Orchid Pearl and had been issued NHTSA complaint about it. The manufacturer lately issued warranty for the paint limited to 7 years (Mar/2025). Car paint started to chip off firstly on the driver side door as a small spot in 2022 and when notified the dealer, they did not pay much attention. Later on it was peeling off on the windshield on the passenger side. By the time I brought it to dealer's attention during a routine maintenance in Apr/2025, it was…
    NHTSA complaint #11757340 · source
  6. Filed Aug 14, 2026MDAirbags
    SRS / airbag light permanently remain on which indicates a fault with the system. Technician said it’s most likely due to a faulty sensor in the passenger seat.
    NHTSA complaint #11756868 · source
  7. Filed Aug 10, 2026GAVisibility & Wipers
    The rear glass/rear windshield of my parked car unexpectedly broke after using the rear defrost on XXX I am concerned about a possible defect involving the rear glass and/or rear defroster. Curry Honda, a Honda-authorized dealer, inspected the vehicle and confirmed the glass failure, but the underlying cause was never determined. Curry Honda’s written documentation recommended replacing the rear glass and specifically stated that the rear defroster function should be…
    NHTSA complaint #11755924 · source
  8. Filed Jul 6, 2026MOBody & StructureElectrical SystemOther / Unknown
    I am filing a formal complaint regarding two critical manufacturing defects on my 2018 Honda HR-V that pose immediate safety risks and financial losses: 1. CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE (Instrument Gauge Failure): The digital display gauge on the right side of the driver's dashboard consistently blinks out and displays entirely unreadable, corrupted characters. This failure makes it impossible to monitor the fuel gauge or know how much gasoline remains in the vehicle. This defect is…
    NHTSA complaint #11748651 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology