repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Honda HR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 161 owner complaints about the 2018 Honda HR-V, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-858 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Honda HR-V has problems
161 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
51Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
27Fuel system, gasoline
16Power train
15Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel/propulsion system
13Engine
11Structure
10Vehicle speed control
7Air bags
239 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 51 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 27 | 0 |
| Power train | 16 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 2 |
| Air bags | 7 | 6 |
| 9 other systems | 23 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2018 Honda HR-V recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Disc: caliper
Risk. A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other HR-V year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the HR-V median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Honda HR-V safety ratings
2018 Honda HR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (13.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Honda HR-V, and the recalls they led to.
- Rear Differential SeizureNo recall
In owners' words
What HR-V owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I purchased my vehicle in July 2026 and nearly a month later the car alarm randomly began going off. The dash was lighting up and turning on with no provocation. This kept going on for a few days and eventually stopped. This now reoccurs every few weeks, draining my battery and requiring many jumps…
The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate properly, causing the vehicle to decelerate to 35 MPH. The contact stated that the right side of the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact was unable to see…
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…
Own a 2018 HR-V?
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