NHTSA has 110 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Honda HR-V[1]. The biggest share names the steering[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners raise most, biggest first.
- Steering. 51 complaints[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe the wheel feeling sticky or jerky, especially on curves and at highway speed, and some say the car pulls to one side.
- Unknown or other. 21 complaints[6]. These reports do not point to one clear part.
- Electrical system. 13 complaints[7]. Owners describe warning lights about the windshield camera, windows that act on their own, and locks that behave oddly.
- Forward collision avoidance. 12 complaints[8]. Owners describe the car braking hard or slowing down when nothing was ahead.
- Brakes. 12 complaints[9]. Two of these complaints mention a crash and two an injury.
- Visibility and wipers. 12 complaints[10]. Owners describe windshields that cracked easily or broke while parked.
- Seat belts. 8 complaints[11]. One of these complaints mentions a crash and one an injury.
- Lane departure. 5 complaints[12].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2024 HR-V is necessarily included.
- Seats › Critical Fasteners (26V054), January 2026. About 32 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Seats › Critical Fasteners (24V859), November 2024. About 121 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[14]
- Steering (24V744), October 2024. About 1,693,199 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, steering problems. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[15]
- Seat Belts › Front (23V782), November 2023. About 303,770 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
Engine and size
Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.
| Engine | Horsepower |
|---|---|
| 2024 Honda HR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder[19] | 158 hp |
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
How 2024 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 243 | 2 |
| 2017 | 123 | 0 |
| 2018 | 159 | 3 |
| 2019 | 236 | 7 |
| 2020 | 85 | 5 |
| 2021 | 63 | 4 |
| 2022 | 89 | 3 |
| 2023 | 687 | 3 |
| 2024 | 110 | 4 |
| 2025 | 47 | 1 |
| 2026 | 18 | 0 |
| 2027 | 6 | 0 |
NHTSA's counts for the HR-V show 110 complaints and 4 recalls for 2024[3]. Among the 12 model years listed, 6 have fewer complaints than 2024 and 5 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (6) and the most are for 2023 (687)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2024 HR-V?
The 2024 Honda HR-V has 110 complaints on file[1]. Steering stands out as the largest group by a wide margin[2]. Several of the steering reports involve crashes, so it is worth testing the wheel on a highway drive before you buy[2]. Other groups are much smaller, and these are unverified owner reports that are not adjusted for sales[1].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Honda HR-V?
- Steering leads the list with 51 complaints[2]. Electrical issues follow with 13[7].
- Does the 2024 Honda HR-V have recalls?
- Yes. The count is 4[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
- How many complaints does the 2024 Honda HR-V have?
- NHTSA has 110 owner complaints on file[1].
- What is the gas mileage of the 2024 Honda HR-V?
- See the fuel economy section on this page.
- Is the 2024 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Check the complaint groups above and the by-year comparison on this page. Steering is the biggest group[2].
Keep exploring
Other model years of the Honda HR-V
Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 110 owner complaints on file for the 2024 Honda HR-V (8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 51 complaints name the steering component group (7 crashes, 0 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 9,608). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda HR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for HR-V FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 26 city / 32 highway / 28 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV AWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.3%. NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 13 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 8 complaints name the seat belts component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- 5 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 26V054, filed January 29, 2026: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V859, filed November 14, 2024: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 24V744, filed October 3, 2024: Steering. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 23V782, filed November 21, 2023: Seat Belts › Front. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for HR-V AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios), Regular, All-Wheel Drive: 25 city / 30 highway / 27 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $2,500. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV FWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- EPA Test Car List, 2024 Honda HR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 158 hp. www.epa.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, HR-V 4DR SUV AWD: length 180 in, width 72 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,311 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, HR-V 4DR SUV FWD: length 180 in, width 72 in, height 63 in, wheelbase 105 in, curb weight 3,197 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov