2020 Honda HR-V vs 2021 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 | 2020 Honda HR-V | 2021 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 83 | 63 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 98 | 41 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 15 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 21 |
| Power Train | 13 | 5 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 1 |
| Engine | 10 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 0 |
2020 Honda HR-V
2021 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.