2018 Honda HR-V engine problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2018 Honda HR-V — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2018 Honda HR-V had the federally-mandated Safety Recall 24-015 (Fuel Pump Motor replacement) performed on August 16, 2025 at Honda Westborough, Westborough, MA. The vehicle had zero EVAP-related issues or warning lights before that recall work. Approximately 9 months later, in May 2026, a…”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“Complaint Regarding 2018 Honda HR-V AWD – Air Conditioning Failure, Odometer Malfunction, and Prior Fuel Pump Replacement. I am filing a complaint regarding my 2018 Honda HR-V AWD due to ongoing mechanical and electrical issues that appear to affect many Honda HR-V owners. The primary issue is the…”
filed May 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other HR-V years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 HR-V | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 HR-V | 3 | 3% |
| 2023 HR-V | 8 | 1% |
| 2022 HR-V | 17 | 21% |
| 2021 HR-V | 3 | 5% |
| 2020 HR-V | 10 | 12% |
| 2019 HR-V | 15 | 7% |
| 2017 HR-V | 11 | 9% |
| 2016 HR-V | 22 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Honda HR-V
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.