2018 Honda HR-V vs 2020 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Honda HR-V | 2020 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 151 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 91 | 98 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–31 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 33,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 46 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 14 |
| Power Train | 15 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 11 |
| Engine | 13 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 12 | 10 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
2018 Honda HR-V
2020 Honda HR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.