NHTSA lists 63 complaints for the 2021 Honda HR-V, 5 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 5 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-09.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as HONDA HR-V.
Model-generated complaint tags
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
Failure modes| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| restraint or airbag | 21 | 33.3% | 0.84 |
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| electrical electronic | 17 | 27.0% | 0.92 |
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| loss of control | 10 | 15.9% | 0.82 |
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| mechanical failure | 9 | 14.3% | 0.80 |
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| unclear | 2 | 3.2% | 0.99 |
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| visibility or lighting | 2 | 3.2% | 0.80 |
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| fire or overheating | 1 | 1.6% | 0.75 |
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| noise or comfort | 1 | 1.6% | 0.55 |
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Severities| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
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| moderate | 31 | 49.2% | 0.74 |
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| low | 25 | 39.7% | 0.70 |
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| high | 5 | 7.9% | 0.99 |
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| critical | 1 | 1.6% | 0.70 |
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| none | 1 | 1.6% | 0.30 |
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Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 63 tagged complaints of 63 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
Recalls
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4 recalls.
Date: 2026-05-21. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civi (excerpt)
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involve (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-05-31. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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 Standa (excerpt)
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2024-02-01. Systems: AIR BAGS.
Defect: 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 cir (excerpt)
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2023-02-02. Systems: BACK OVER PREVENTION.
Defect: 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." (excerpt)
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. (excerpt)
Remedy: 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 24 (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
41 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 18 |
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| VISIBILITY | 11 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
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| EQUIPMENT | 4 |
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| AIR BAGS | 2 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
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| SUSPENSION | 2 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
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10251602
Date: 2024-03-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.
10247624
Date: 2023-12-08. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, it is possible for air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.
10245277
Date: 2023-11-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.
10233682
Date: 2023-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)
10232243
Date: 2023-02-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Accords and 2022 HR-V Sports with a customer complaint of a front damper noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kin
10219534
Date: 2022-08-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come from other components.
10216883
Date: 2022-07-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10215478
Date: 2022-06-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10213584
Date: 2022-05-25. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.
10213575
Date: 2022-05-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY.
Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.