KnownCarProblems2025 Honda HR-V Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Honda HR-V, most often about the steering (34% of complaints). It is 10th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2025 Honda HR-V problems
Steering
16 complaints · 34%The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 24v744000 (steering). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available…
Driver assistance
11 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warnings, warning.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The battery was replaced, but moments later, after leaving the dealer, the TPMS…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 23%Brakes
7 complaints · 15%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
Electrical
5 complaints · 11%The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The battery was replaced, but moments later, after leaving the dealer, the TPMS…
Visibility and wipers
5 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: windshield wiper/washer.
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving she traveled through a swarm of bugs that splattered on the windshield. The windshield wiper fluid failed to eject through the correct port. The fluid ejects 4 inches to the left of the wipers. The driver was unable to clear the windshield…
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear glass fractured, causing glass to fall into the rear of the vehicle. The contact reviewed the back over prevention camera and saw no cause for the glass to fracture. The dealer was informed of the failure and…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 6%The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the window sticker stated that the fuel economy was 27-32 mpg; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was only achieving 16-20 mpg. The contact was filling the fuel tank 3 times per week. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…
Engine
3 complaints · 6%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2025 Honda HR-V recalls
Steering
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 18, 2024. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are sjs, mju, qjt and vjv.
Full defect summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 acura integra, civic type r, cr-v hybrid, cr-v, hr-v, 2022-2025 civic, civic hatchback, 2024-2025 acura integra type s, 2025 cr-v fuel cell EV, civic hybrid, and civic hatchback hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
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.
Questions about the 2025 Honda HR-V
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda HR-V?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (16 complaints); driver assistance (11 complaints); other or unspecified (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 3, 2024 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2025 a bad year for the Honda HR-V?
- It is 10th of 12 HR-V model years by number of complaints, with 47 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.