2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vs 2019 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2019 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 176 | 234 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 629 | 100 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 119 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 13,658 mi | 27,114 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 85 | 66 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 44 | 30 |
| Steering | 45 | 8 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 33 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 0 | 35 |
| Power Train | 13 | 14 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 18 |
| Lane Departure | 3 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2019 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.