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The 2025 Honda HR-V has a light complaint record, with 47 owner complaints on file at NHTSA[1]. It also has one steering recall that owners should confirm has been done[2].

47owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
27–28MPG combined (EPA)[4]
5★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

NHTSA lists 47 owner complaints for this model year[1]. Three mention a crash, two mention an injury, and none mention a fire or a death[1]. These are unverified reports from owners, and one complaint can name more than one part.

Here is how the complaints split by component group.

Component group Complaints
Steering[6] 16
Unknown or other[7] 11
Forward collision avoidance[8] 8
Brakes[9] 7
Electrical system[10] 5
Lane departure[11] 3
Visibility/wiper[12] 3
Engine[13] 3

Steering. This is the biggest group, with one crash and one injury[6]. In the complaints we read, some owners describe a steering wheel that feels sticky or heavy in turns. Others describe waiting at the dealer because the recall repair parts were not yet in stock[6].

Forward collision avoidance. Eight complaints name this group, with two crashes and one injury[8]. In a sample of complaints we read, owners describe the car braking on its own when nothing was in the way[8].

Brakes. Seven complaints name the brakes, with two crashes and one injury[9]. The sample we read was mixed. Owners describe warnings on the dashboard, a brake hold feature acting up, and the car moving when they did not expect it[9].

Electrical system. Five complaints, and the sample we read did not show one clear pattern[10]. Engine, lane departure and visibility/wiper each have three complaints, which is too few to call a pattern[11][12][13].

Recalls

NHTSA lists one recall for the 2025 HR-V[3].

In the complaints we read, some owners say their dealer did not yet have the parts for this repair[6]. If you own or are shopping for one, ask the dealer whether this recall has been completed on that exact car.

Fuel economy

Both versions use a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine, an automatic with variable gear ratios, and regular fuel[14][4].

Version City / highway / combined MPG EPA yearly fuel cost
All-wheel drive[14] 25 / 30 / 27 $2,500
Front-wheel drive[4] 26 / 32 / 28 $2,400

EPA fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, so your own cost will depend on local prices and how you drive.

Safety ratings

NHTSA gives the all-wheel-drive version 5 stars overall, 5 stars in the frontal test, 5 stars in the side test and 4 stars for rollover[5]. The front-wheel-drive version has the same star ratings[15]. NHTSA lists the rollover risk at 14.3% for all-wheel drive[5] and 14.0% for front-wheel drive[15].

Engine and size

The EPA test car list shows a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine rated at 158 hp[16]. The size figures below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

All-wheel drive Front-wheel drive
Length[17][18] 180 in 180 in
Width[17][18] 72 in 72 in
Height[17][18] 63 in 63 in
Wheelbase[17][18] 105 in 105 in
Curb weight[17][18] 3,311 lb 3,197 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

2016: 243 complaints, 2 recalls20162017: 123 complaints, 0 recalls20172018: 159 complaints, 3 recalls20182019: 236 complaints, 7 recalls20192020: 85 complaints, 5 recalls20202021: 63 complaints, 4 recalls20212022: 89 complaints, 3 recalls20222023: 687 complaints, 3 recalls20232024: 110 complaints, 4 recalls20242025: 47 complaints, 1 recalls4720252026: 18 complaints, 0 recalls20262027: 6 complaints, 0 recalls2027
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each HR-V model year. The 2025 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
20162432
20171230
20181593
20192367
2020855
2021634
2022893
20236873
20241104
2025471
2026180
202760

NHTSA's counts for each HR-V model year put 2025 at 47 complaints and 1 recall[3]. Every year from 2016 to 2024 has more complaints, from 63 in 2021 up to 687 in 2023[3]. Only 2026 (18) and 2027 (6) have fewer[3].

On recalls, every year from 2016 to 2024 has more than the 2025 model year except 2017, which has none[3].

Keep two limits in mind. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold. Newer model years have also had less time to collect complaints.

Should you buy a used 2025 HR-V?

The numbers on file are light, with 47 complaints and one recall for this model year[1][3]. The steering recall is the main item to check, so ask for proof it was done[2]. Some owners in the complaints we read describe sticky steering and parts delays, so a test drive that includes turns is worth the time[6]. Ratings are strong, at 5 stars overall from NHTSA[5][15]. Complaint counts are unverified and not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a guide and not a verdict.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 47 complaints[1]. Steering is the largest group at 16, followed by unknown or other at 11 and forward collision avoidance at 8[1][6][7][8].
Is there a recall on the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Yes. Recall 24V744 covers a steering gearbox that may have been built incorrectly and can make steering hard[2].
What MPG does the 2025 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates the front-wheel-drive version at 28 MPG combined and the all-wheel-drive version at 27 MPG combined[14][4].
How safe is the 2025 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA rates both versions 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for rollover[5][15].
Is 2025 a good year for the Honda HR-V?
By NHTSA counts, 2025 has fewer complaints than 2016 through 2024, but counts are not adjusted for sales[3].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 47 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Honda HR-V (3 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Recall 24V744, filed October 3, 2024: Steering. NHTSA recall database
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Honda HR-V model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 16 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 11 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 8 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 7 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 5 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 3 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. 3 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  13. 3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Honda HR-V with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 158 hp. www.epa.gov
  17. 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
  18. 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

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.