repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2019 Honda HR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 243 owner complaints about the 2019 Honda HR-V, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-384 the manufacturer reports only 68% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Honda HR-V has problems
243 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
68Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
35Fuel system, gasoline
33Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
30Fuel/propulsion system
19Service brakes6 crash/fire/injury
18Lane departure
17Power train
16Engine
14Air bags
4812 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 68 | 2 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 35 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 6 |
| Lane departure | 18 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 4 |
| Engine | 16 | 2 |
| Air bags | 14 | 9 |
| 12 other systems | 48 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
7 recalls
2019 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 · 2026 Q2
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Back over prevention: display function
Risk. An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2023 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
2019 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
'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Honda HR-V safety ratings
2019 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: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 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.
Instrument cluster glitches & goes completely black. When Instrument goes completely black, driver can't see how fast or slow they are driving. Also driver can't see their fuel gage. Which is a major Safety issue.
I was at my workplace’s parking garage today and was attempting to park my 2019 Honda HR-V. While I was slowly attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without my intention, and the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle continued to accelerate uncontrollably despite my attempt to stop…
The vehicle dash cluster flickers and goes completely out. When this happens you can not see the mileage or how much fuel you have. This is a known problem and even my local dealer has seen a few and Honda will not stand behind the problem. The dealership wants over two thousand dollars to replace…
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