Reliability
Honda

HR-V (2026)

2026 · Subcompact SUV · 1 engine
17 NHTSA Complaints
0 Recalls
1 Fire Reports
0 Crash Reports
Data covers 2 NHTSA model names
HR-VHR-V ICE
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Reliability Score

Not rated

A comparison with similar vehicles needs three years on the road. NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for it, listed below.

Complaints by Engine Code

K20Z5

2.0L 4-cyl / 158 hp
17 complaints 17.0 per year Gasoline
1 fire report
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Complaint Breakdown

other
6
electrical
4
safety systems
3
brakes
2
transmission
2

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NHTSA Safety Ratings About NHTSA ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (14.3% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard
Overall ★★★★★ 5/5
Frontal Crash
5/5
Side Crash
5/5
Rollover
4/5 (14.0% risk)
ESC: Standard FCW: Standard LDW: Standard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common 2026-2026 Honda HR-V complaints?

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the safety systems and the brakes.

Is the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V a good used car?

That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V have?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints on file for the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.

What recalls affect the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026-2026 Honda HR-V.

What should I check before buying a used Honda HR-V?

Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the safety systems and the brakes, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.

What are the NHTSA crash test ratings for the HR-V?

The 2026 Honda HR-V received an overall 5-star safety rating from NHTSA. Frontal crash: 5 stars. Side crash: 5 stars. Rollover: 4 stars (14.3% rollover probability). Electronic Stability Control: Standard. Forward Collision Warning: Standard. Lane Departure Warning: Standard. These ratings are based on standardized crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 17 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.

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