repaired · 2026 Q3
Occupant classification: front passenger
NewRisk. Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
2020 Honda HR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 88 owner complaints about the 2020 Honda HR-V, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-064 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Ghostofakina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Honda HR-V has problems
88 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
22Electrical system
15Power train1 crash/fire/injury
14Fuel system, gasoline
12Fuel/propulsion system
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
7Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
6Lane departure
6Forward collision avoidance
5Vehicle speed control
117 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 15 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Air bags | 7 | 2 |
| Lane departure | 6 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 2 |
| 7 other systems | 11 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 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
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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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.
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
2020 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
2020 Honda HR-V safety ratings
2020 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 2020 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.
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The lights on the instrument panel were illuminated during the failure. There was a beeping sound during the failure. The vehicle failed to accelerate but the driver was…
Honda HR-V uses a battery current and voltage sensor (part of the Battery Management System) attached to the negative battery terminal to monitor electrical flow and optimize fuel efficiency. It helps determine alternator output. If the voltage sensor degrades or fails, the vehicle's electrical…
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.
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