2020 Honda HR-V electrical system problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 4, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechElectrical System

   LKAS lights all came on and ACC warnings. Brake system and auto high beams. Mechanic seems to think it’s the camera, car only has 84,000 miles on it and very well taken care of. This seems to be a big common issue with a lot of HRVs and it’s expensive to fix.

   NHTSA complaint #11754823 · source
2. Filed Jul 20, 2026PAElectrical System

   Instrument Cluster Failure Complaint – 2020 Honda HR-V VIN [XXX] I am reporting an intermittent instrument cluster failure affecting a 2020 Honda HR-V. The digital display that contains the fuel gauge, odometer, and mileage information intermittently becomes heavily pixelated or goes completely blank. I have been dealing with this issue for over a year. The car has 83K + miles. The problem occurs most often during cold weather but has also occurred during warmer…

   NHTSA complaint #11751499 · source
3. Filed Feb 27, 2026OHElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle failed to restart when the light turned green. On another occasion, the vehicle stalled during operation and would not start. The engine would crank but there was no ignition. This created a safety risk because the vehicle was disabled in traffic and unable to move out of the roadway, increasing the risk of a rear-end collision or other crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealership for inspection. The dealer diagnosed a failed…

   NHTSA complaint #11721088 · source
4. Filed Feb 19, 2026SDElectrical SystemWheels & Tires

   I have a 2020 Honda HRV and the gas gauge flickers on and off. I have overheard technicians say this is a common problem with the HRV. The dealer wants to charge 177 to hook it up on the computer to diagnose the HRV. This HRV has only 20,000 miles on it. It has struts that are going bad and this HRV has had all the services done. My wife drives it 2.6 miles a day. I think these issues need to be looked into further.

   NHTSA complaint #11719264 · source
5. Filed Sep 6, 2025MOElectrical System

   I bought my car used when it had around 11,000 miles on it. It didn't take long (maybe a month) before I noticed that the fuel gauge indicator above the steering wheel was malfunctioning. The screen stays off for a period of time and sometimes flickers on with indistinguishable text. There are times that it works just fine, but it is becoming less and less common. At first, I thought it was attributed to the cold weather, but it also happens in the heat. I recently had a…

   NHTSA complaint #11685463 · source
6. Filed Sep 5, 202538,000 miNCElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there were several unknown warning lights illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that several features of the vehicle intermittently failed to operate as needed. Most recently, the contact stated that the panic alarm turned on independently, activated during the day and at night. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified…

   NHTSA complaint #11685339 · source
7. Filed Apr 16, 2025TXAirbagsElectrical System

   I have been experiencing an issue with my car alarm activating unexpectedly when I park. I took it to the dealership for assistance, and they informed me that the car is unable to recognize my key. They recommended reprogramming it to resolve the issue. With an estimate of $ 1167.88.

   NHTSA complaint #11655063 · source
8. Filed Feb 24, 2025MOElectrical System

   Dashboard where the fuel level is black and when it flickers on it show up as gibberish. Secondly, my infotainment system randomly has been rebooting while driving. When this happens my power steering seems to go out as well. I have others have been having the same issues.

   NHTSA complaint #11644672 · source
9. Filed Feb 20, 2025PAElectrical System

   The odometer/trip/fuel display is dark when I start the car and then it will flicker on and off with gibberish. The dealership is charging more than $2,000 to "possible have it fixed." This issue has been ongoing for some time now, and I’ve noticed that I am not alone in experiencing it. Based on my research, it appears this problem has been present across a variety of Honda vehicle types for over 8 years. Despite this, it seems there has been no resolution provided to…

   NHTSA complaint #11643887 · source
10. Filed Dec 30, 2024FLElectrical System

    The right screen on my dashboard does not work so I don’t know how much fuel I have or when I need to change my oil. The screen used to flicker but now it is just blank. Seems to be a reoccurring issue with this model.

    NHTSA complaint #11633064 · source
11. Filed Dec 16, 2024MNElectrical System

    Gauge which indicates fuel and other information goes totally blank. When driving, no idea when fuel will run out. Initially, gauge would flicker, now it goes blank. Started about 2 years ago.

    NHTSA complaint #11630956 · source
12. Filed Oct 22, 2024NCElectrical System

    2020 Honda HR-V Sport with digital gauge cluster failure. The LCD screen that displays the gas level, vehicle mileage, and gear the vehicle is in has gone to a blank screen. Or at times, it will display random numbers and letters that don't translate to any meaning. As others have reported, this leads to us not knowing what our fuel level is or the gear the vehicle is in. There were no warning indications before this issues started occurring. It happens in all variations of…

    NHTSA complaint #11621389 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. 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