2025 Honda HR-V problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
42 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
4,402 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2025 model year. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 42 complaints (31.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 13 | 31.0% |
| Braking behavior | 10 | 23.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 9.5% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 4.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 2.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 2.4% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Steering | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 |
Steering: 13; Unknown Or Other: 11; Service Brakes: 5; Electrical System: 4; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 4; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Engine: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 33 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 18 |
2024: 7; 2025: 17; 2026: 18
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 13 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 10 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 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 11619856 · 2024-10-15 (October 15, 2024)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11619856 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11627322 · 2024-11-25 (November 25, 2024)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11627322 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11612471 · 2024-09-04 (September 4, 2024)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature unexpectedly activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the Forward Collision Avoidance sensor was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The fa…
Owner-reported narrative. 338 miles reported. Look up ODI 11612471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11657698 · 2025-04-30 (April 30, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot became stuck between the pedals. The contact stated that the pedals were three inches apart. The contact lost the use of the brake and accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately …
Owner-reported narrative. 10 miles reported. Look up ODI 11657698 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11628220 · 2024-12-02 (December 2, 2024)
Improperly manufactured EPS gearbox worm wheel and improperly worm hear. Received notice via USPS. Only purchased car Augusta 2024. Local dealer doesn't have the part in stock.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11628220 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11637759 · 2025-01-22 (January 22, 2025)
Recall on power steering EPS GEARBOX worm. Dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11637759 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11631202 · 2024-12-17 (December 17, 2024)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that someone would call the next day; however, the contact was still awaiting a response from the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufactur…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11631202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11746014 · 2026-06-23 (June 23, 2026)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start, and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle with battery failure. The battery was replaced, but moments later, after leaving the dealer, the TPMS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer, and a software recalibration was performed, but the failure reoccurred. The next morning, the vehicle failed to immediately start. After the vehicle was restarted…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11746014 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11649438 · 2025-03-20 (March 20, 2025)
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the window sticker stated that the fuel economy was 27-32 MPG; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was only achieving 16-20 MPG. The contact was filling the fuel tank 3 times per week. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was experiencing the break-in period and that over time, the vehicle would achieve the stated MPG. The contact stated that other vehicle owners online were complaining about the…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,362 miles reported. Look up ODI 11649438 at NHTSA ↗