2020 Honda HR-V problems and complaints
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Honda HR-V. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (20), Fuel System (14), Gasoline (14).
Key takeaways
- 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 24% |
| Fuel System | 14 | 17% |
| Gasoline | 14 | 17% |
| Power Train | 13 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 | 14% |
| Engine | 10 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 7 | 8% |
| Lane Departure | 6 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-28
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was abnormal white smoke inside the cabin of the vehicle, and the contact stated that a white cakey substance was in the smoke, which the contact inhaled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the failure...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-20
While on the highway vehicles warning light illuminated and the vehicle immediately slowed down and would not go over 20 miles per hour. Prior to the warning lights illuminating there were no warning lights already illuminated and no drivability issues. You could hear a griding noise when driving at low speeds and the ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-10
AMENDMENT TO SAFETY COMPLAINT: FAILURE OF RECALL REMEDY / USE OF LEGACY PART Vehicle: 2020 Honda HR-V NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Low-Pressure Fuel Pump) [The 2020 Honda HR-V is under an active, massive federal safety recall for low-pressure fuel pump failure.] Chronological Safety History: •January 2025: ...
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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.