2020 Honda HR-V problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
83 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
33,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 83 complaints (22.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 12 | 14.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 9 | 10.8% |
| Braking behavior | 9 | 10.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 9.6% |
| Fuel system concerns | 5 | 6.0% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 12 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 5 |
Electrical System: 19; Fuel System, Gasoline: 14; Power Train: 13; Fuel/Propulsion System: 12; Engine: 10; Unknown Or Other: 8; Air Bags: 6; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 63 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 25 |
| 2026 | 13 |
2020: 2; 2021: 4; 2022: 3; 2023: 5; 2024: 31; 2025: 25; 2026: 13
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 12 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 9 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11506321 · 2023-02-08 (February 8, 2023)
Sometimes when I am driving on any road flat, incline, up a hill/mountain trying to merge into traffic/pass a vehicle. I think I covered all of the situations. There is a DRAMATIC LOSS OF POWER or a PLAY or SOMETHING where I have to push the accelerator all the way to the FLOOR in order for it to get gas or gain speed to pass or to accomplish the task at hand. My 2020 HR-V only has a little over 17,500 miles. I also only put in gas from QT which is a TOP TIER GASOLINE. So I don’t know what the problem is but I am going to end up having a wreck …
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Owner report 11589613 · 2024-05-20 (May 20, 2024)
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The oil and battery warning lights illuminated. After waiting ten minutes, the vehicle restarted. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact called the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The ma…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11589613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11571518 · 2024-02-12 (February 12, 2024)
Driving 65 on freeway, power loss and all the lights came on. pulled over and put it in park, dash said i was still in N and i took my foot off brake and it was rolling. I shut car off and waited so i could get to safer place. was able to start up - with all lights flashing. Poor power, "limped" to the closest parking lot - about 1/2 mile. dealer said it was the battery and there were shavings in the transmission fluid. said they would check it again at my next oil change, but it was fine. 5 days later it happened again - same scenario. …
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Owner report 11623999 · 2024-11-07 (November 7, 2024)
The transmission on my 2020 HRV Honda failed at 63,000 miles. We were at risk because we were driving on a freeway with speed limit of 70 mph and we could only go 30 mph. The problem has been identified by American Honda but they would not extend the warranty to 2020 cars. The transmission had to be replaced and the new one is working. They were no warning signs of the failure. American Honda is saying that the NHTSB is responsible for issuing all recalls. Please help. This was a huge expense that Honda knows full and well that it was a CVT fai…
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Owner report 11407122 · 2021-04-08 (April 8, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 HONDA HR-V. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE BRAKES FAILED TO FUNCTION. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE REVERSED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE THAT WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE IT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 11,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 11,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11407122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11472398 · 2022-07-05 (July 5, 2022)
I drive my car and if I tap the break just a little bit too hard, because I have to stop quickly or at lest slow down, my breaks locks up and I skid… i’ve never had this before in any car that I have owned. And I have owned Hondas before. I told the dealership in Richmond Indiana and in Tampa Florida about this problem more than once. they both just brushed it off and told me it was normal. I have complained more than once because my brakes have locked up on me more than once. Sometimes, I am doing 35 miles an hour and while approaching a red …
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Owner report 11423671 · 2021-07-06 (July 6, 2021)
The car was inspected about 2 weeks prior to the accident. Airbags never deployed nor indicated and the car was smashed in. Electrical problem as I should have seen an indicator and airbags never deploy (wearing seat Belt, neck injury, shoulder and back and bilateral knee injuries)and I am as per dr. Order on medical leave as a result of this auto incident.
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Owner report 11617308 · 2024-09-30 (September 30, 2024)
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V858000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the contact stated that the vehicle failure was not repaired. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the fuel gauge showed full; however, upon further investigation, the fuel tank was not full. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was …
Owner-reported narrative. 10,847 miles reported. Look up ODI 11617308 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11633082 · 2024-12-30 (December 30, 2024)
Fuel pump. Is lagging up hills sporadically. Called numerous times but started documenting on 12/20/24 12/30/24. Odaniel honda of omaha is dealer that failed to give me an appointment or a timeframe on completion or even make appointment to address this issue. Put my name on a list was all they were offering but when asked where I'm at on the list they couldn't answer that question.
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Owner report 11644672 · 2025-02-24 (February 24, 2025)
Dashboard where the fuel level is black and when it flickers on it show up as gibberish. Secondly, my infotainment system randomly has been rebooting while driving. When this happens my power steering seems to go out as well. I have others have been having the same issues.
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Owner report 11680097 · 2025-08-12 (August 12, 2025)
The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The steering wheel, ABS, TPMS, and braking system warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was more prominent while turning to the right and depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure became progr…
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