Seats: critical fasteners
NewRisk. A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda HR-V, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-859 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 51 | 7 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 12 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 12 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 11 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 8 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 23 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk. Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Risk. A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during 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.
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
2024 Honda HR-V SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.



Federal investigations that included the 2024 Honda HR-V, and the recalls they led to.
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My wheels will not stay aligned. I’ve had all the property services done to the car, and extra, by a Honda Dealer. I have 8 repair records to alignment on a new car, in under 18 months. Under my state of Virginia laws, only three safety fixes on a car authorize the car as a ‘dud’ and should be a…
Suspension and wheels do not stay aligned even after 7 attempts by Honda dealers to reset and realign. Suspension always jumps out of alignment.
On March 8th 2026 I noticed a shudder or vibration from my steering wheel while pulling up into my parking spot, this does not happen when the vehicle is moving faster. I even turned my steering wheel fully to the right and left when I am parked and the vibration is there. I took the car to Future…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.