KnownCarProblems2022 Honda HR-V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 88 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Honda HR-V, most often about the electrical (30% of complaints). It is 7th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2022 Honda HR-V problems
Electrical
26 complaints · 30%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the instrument cluster warning lights were flickering. On another occasion while driving 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light was also flashing. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact waited before restarting the vehicle and continued driving. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart immediately, and several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The…
Engine
19 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the instrument cluster warning lights were flickering. On another occasion while driving 65 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the parking brake warning light was also flashing. The…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH and attempting to accelerate the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into gear before stalling. The contact stated that the brakes, check engine, and several unknown warning lights were…
Transmission
19 complaints · 22%The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the CVT transmission suddenly failed after approximately 50 miles of driving. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission before the vehicle lost motive power. There were no warning lights. The contact…
Other or unspecified
15 complaints · 17%Brakes
14 complaints · 16%The contact owned a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle slid on the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated it took a while to stop the vehicle completely. The contact stated on 2/14/2022 while driving 35 MPH, she…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the "electric emergency brake unavailable - see dealer" message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and lost power steering and braking…
Speed control
12 complaints · 14%The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 5 MPH and slowing for a traffic signal, the brake pedal was depressed, and the contact heard the engine rev before the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle crashed into the rear of…
The contact owns a 2022 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while his mother-in-law was driving 65 MPH, the vehicle accelerated independently to over 100 MPH. Additionally, the contact's mother-in-law depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The brake warning light was flashing. The contact's…
Driver assistance
10 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, warnings, adaptive cruise control, warning.
Steering
9 complaints · 10%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2022 Honda HR-V recalls
Backup camera: software
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 8, 2024. Owners may contact honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are tiq and dir. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23v-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
Honda (america honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 fit and 2019-2022 hr-v vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23v-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Air bags: front passenger
Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are xhp and vhq.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 pilot, accord, civic sedan, hr-v, odyssey, 2020 civic coupe, fit, 2021-2022 civic hatchback, 2021 civic type r, insight, 2020-2021 cr-v, cr-v hybrid, passport, ridgeline, accord hybrid, 2020 acura mdx, 2022 acura mdx, 2020-2022 acura rdx, and 2020-2021 acura tlx vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 13, 2023. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6dw. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24v-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23v-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24v-384.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 fit and 2019-2022 hr-v vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Rear differential seizure
Summary
On november 29, 2022, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe 22-011 after reviewing field reports alleging rear differential seizure in 2018-2022my honda cr-v and hr-v vehicles equipped with all wheel drive. To date, odi has not received any consumer complaints. Some of the field reports received alleged the vehicleâs wheels locked up with no warning while the vehicle was in motion. These vehicles were towed to a dealership. Examination of these vehicles showed the driveshaft had broken and the differential unit was completely damaged. The field reports cited a lack of oil due to damaged oil seals as the cause. Honda provided data including consumer complaints, field reports,
Questions about the 2022 Honda HR-V
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda HR-V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (26 complaints); engine (19 complaints); transmission (19 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 31, 2024 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2022 a bad year for the Honda HR-V?
- It is 7th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints, with 88 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.