2022 Honda HR-V: common problems and reliability

The 2022 Honda HR-V has 79 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and engine. Owners most often flag severely underpowered engine — very sluggish acceleration, especially from 5-40 mph, struggles on inclines and highway merging. described as "very slow" and a "pure drag" at low speeds. frequency: very frequent.

Safety record for the 2022 model year

79
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
10
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Honda HR-V vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

electrical system
25
engine
17
power train
15
service brakes
14
vehicle speed control
12

Recalls affecting the 2022 HR-V

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Campaign 23V046000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display…

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Campaign 24V064000

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passpo…

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Campaign 24V384000

Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is…

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Feedback on the latest generation (2023+) is generally positive, with owners praising its reliability, practicality, comfortable ride, and the proven K20Z5 naturally aspirated engine. It is frequently described

  • Severely underpowered engine — very sluggish acceleration, especially from 5-40 mph, struggles on inclines and highway merging. Described as "very slow" and a "pure drag" at low speeds. Frequency: very frequent.
  • CVT transmission reliability concerns — mentioned for earlier generations (pre-2023), with recommendations for frequent fluid changes and extended warranty consideration. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Electrical system gremlins — intermittent no-start conditions, dashboard warning lights "blinking like a Christmas tree," power steering failures, and erroneous error codes across multiple model years (2016, 2019, 2021, 2022). Often resolved by battery replacement or terminal cleaning. Frequency: recurrent.
  • Intermittent infotainment/Apple CarPlay connectivity — wireless connectivity is "hit or miss," particularly with text message functionality. Frequency: isolated.
  • Build quality/minor defects — metallic rattles in the rear of new vehicles, poorly sealing window causing squeaks, susceptibility to windshield chips. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the HR-V.

Typical used price

Used HR-V listings typically run $18,500–$26,231 across 2016 to 2027 model years.

Other HR-V model years

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