The 2025 Honda HR-V has 39 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are steering and forward collision avoidance. 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 2025 model year
39
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2025 Honda HR-V vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
steering
11
forward collision avoidance
7
service brakes
7
electrical system
4
visibility/wiper
3
Recalls affecting the 2025 HR-V
steering
Campaign 24V744000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid…
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.