*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
SteeringCrash1 injury
The contact owned a 2025 Honda HR-V. While the contact's wife was driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently steered in the unintended direction, and the vehicle drove off the road and into a drainage ditch. The vehicle crashed into a concrete sewer pipe and flipped over before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was transferred to a local medical center. The contact's wife sustained a fractured sternum and four fractured vertebrae. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 18,900.
Oct 8, 2026 · 18,900 milesSteering
The electronic power steering rack is binding internally, causing a highly dangerous sticky steering condition on a 2025 Honda HR-V (VIN: [XXX]). [XXX] Honda previously replaced the steering gearbox assembly under warranty on XXX(Invoice #XXX) due to this exact manufacturing defect. The replacement component has failed again in less than a year. On XXX, under RO# XXX, Service Advisor [XXX] officially certified on the repair estimate that "ELECTRIC RACK IS BINDING INTERNALLY" and noted "SAME CONCERN WAS PRESENT BACK IN XXX. CASE #XXX." The Honda Regional Case Manager called me directly and officially refused to take responsibility or assume the $5,005.81 repair cost due to the vehicle having…
Oct 1, 2026Steering
VEHICHLE MAKES RATTLING LIKE NOISE. ALSO WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS IT NEEDS TO BE PULLED BACK TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE
Sep 3, 2026Steering
To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting assistance with a serious steering issue involving my 2025 Honda HR-V, which I purchased on XXX, from Coral Springs Honda in [XXX]. While driving northbound on XXX toward [XXX] with my daughter in the vehicle, the steering began making a loud noise and felt as though it was about to lock. I was unable to steer properly, creating a serious safety concern for my family and other drivers. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and was told I may have to pay for the repair because I exceeded the mileage limit. However, I understand that similar steering problems have been reported with HR-V vehicles, and I believe this issue should be investigated as a…
Sep 6, 2026Service brakesCrash
My 2025 Honda HR-V experienced an apparent braking/ABS/VSA system malfunction and is currently at the Honda dealership. The dealership has not released the vehicle back to me, and it is available for inspection. I was completely stopped at a traffic light with my foot firmly on the brake when the vehicle unexpectedly began moving forward while my foot remained on the brake. I did not press the accelerator. The vehicle moved forward and contacted the stopped vehicle in front of me at very low speed. I was unable to keep the vehicle stationary despite applying the brake, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk. The car i hit did have damage and they are filing a claim against my…
Sep 25, 2026Fuel/propulsion system
The 2025 Honda hrv will stall and cut off after pumping gasoline. It will stall out at a red light and not crank back up. It says emissions problem on the dash. I believe it is the fuel pump but there is no recall like the others i have seen online. Itâs a brand new car it shouldnât be having problems like this!
Feb 9, 2026Structure › Body
Back window of vehicle just shattered while parking without any physical damaged. This happened common with 23 and 24. Did not expect happened with model 25
Jul 28, 2026Steering
â¢Steering rack â¢Unstable steering â¢dealership â¢no No messages, began while I was on the highway and had to control the steering on the highway. Which can create a accident .
Feb 28, 2026
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