2019 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (67), Unknown Or Other (38), Fuel System (35).
Key takeaways
- 236 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 19 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 67 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 16% |
| Fuel System | 35 | 15% |
| Gasoline | 35 | 15% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 33 | 14% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 | 13% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 18 | 8% |
| Engine | 16 | 7% |
| Power Train | 14 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 5% |
| Structure | 12 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-06
The rear backup camera is failed along with the audio unit. There is a recall 24V-384 for the year and make of this vehicle but not the exact model. I think the recall should be expanded. I took it to the dealer who says the unit needs to be replaced.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,service Brakes - filed 2026-09-22
I was at my workplace’s parking garage today and was attempting to park my 2019 Honda HR-V. While I was slowly attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without my intention, and the brakes became unresponsive. The vehicle continued to accelerate uncontrollably despite my attempt to stop it. The vehicle cras...
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-10
Driver hit curb going 7 mph. No one was in the passenger seat. Both passenger airbags deployed.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.