Verdict
2025 Honda HR-V: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Honda HR-V — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most wagon.
Owners filed 39 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 87% of 2025 wagons. Steering leads the reports (28%). 1 safety recall campaign on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 wagons, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
39
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
27.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 87% of 2025 wagons
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 wagons by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Steering issues lead owner complaints (28% of 39 reports), followed by unknown or other (26%).
+ 7 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 39 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11628397, ODI 11746863, ODI 11742173, ODI 11719550, ODI 11718028.
Recalls(1)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
SteeringMar 2024 · 24V744000Details +Close −
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.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2025 Honda HR-V SUV FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2025 Honda HR-V SUV AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR-V FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 26 | 32 | 28 |
| HR-V AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 25 | 30 | 27 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Honda HR-V: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Owners filed 39 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Honda HR-V — more complaints than 87% of comparable 2025 wagons, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Honda HR-V?
The most-reported problem areas are Steering (28% of complaints) and unknown or other (26%).
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2025 Honda HR-V, covering components such as steering. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Honda HR-V get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Honda HR-V between 27 and 28 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.