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2016 Honda HR-V Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 3.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
237Complaints
2Recalls
13Crashes
1Fires
11Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (30.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Power Train complaints here are 3.6× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train73 · 30.8%not available
Electrical System55 · 23.2%not available
Service Brakes23 · 9.7%RecalledRecall 18V777000
Engine22 · 9.3%not available
Structure:body21 · 8.9%not available
Air Bags13 · 5.5%not available

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN73 · 30.8%
Unspecified / other44 · 18.6%
SERVICE BRAKES23 · 9.7%
ENGINE22 · 9.3%
STRUCTURE:BODY21 · 8.9%
AIR BAGS13 · 5.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL13 · 5.5%
EXTERIOR LIGHTING9 · 3.8%
SEATS8 · 3.4%

Percentages are the share of the 237 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 2 campaigns

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

NHTSA campaign 18V777000 · 2018 · reported 11/01/2018

A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 15V472000 · 2015 · reported 07/28/2015

If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“I WAS LEAVING WORK AND DRIVING DOWN A BUSY, HIGH SPEED ROAD WHEN THE CAR EXPERIENCED A TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 11383502 — filed 12/15/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“I WAS DRIVING A LONG 80 MILES FROM MY HOME WITH MY TWO CHILDREN, THANKFULLY I HAD JUST EXITED A CONGESTED MAJOR HIGHWAY SOUTH OF…”NHTSA complaint 11364264 — filed 10/14/2020 · POWER TRAIN
“WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH, THE CVT TRANSMISSION CEASED ALL FUNCTIONS. THERE WAS NOTHING LEADING UP TO THIS. THE ENGINE WAS FINE, BUT THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11360117 — filed 09/20/2020 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda HR-V?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 73 of 237 NHTSA complaints (30.8%), followed by electrical system (55), unspecified/other issues (44), service brakes (23). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2016 Honda HR-V have?

237 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 13 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V777000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2016 Honda HR-V's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.