2026 Honda HR-VProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2026 Honda HR-V, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2026 Honda HR-V has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 4 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2026 Honda HR-V recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2026 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2026 Honda HR-V safety ratings
2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
What HR-V owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Driving and all of sudden rear windshield shattered glass flying scared me! Took it dealership and technician inspected vehicle and quoted that it shattered due to wires getting hot and shattered the glass. Of course isn't covered on my insurance but other consumers having same problems. My…
About 3 hours into a 4 hour drive (while the car was only months old, with just 1800 miles), the sound switched from playing the radio at a normal volume to suddenly extraordinarily loud crackle, static, popping noises. The noise continued at this indescribably high volume for about one minute…
The hands-free Apple CarPlay system is not working properly in 2026 Honda HR-V cars. Numerous posts from fellow owners on forums with the same issue. Using the phone with hands will certainly increase incident risk.
Own a 2026 HR-V?
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