2026 Honda HR-V recalls & problems

Safety recalls

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

• Visibility/wiper

  2026 Honda HR-V EX-L — Windshield Optical Defect Research
1. Description of the problem
My vehicle is a 2026 Honda HR-V EX-L. The windshield has multi-colored bubbles and streak across the glass that becomes particularly noticeable when the sun is low in the sky.
The glass appears to scatter sunlight, creating numerous tiny specks or a sparkling effect that is distracting when driving. I have thoroughly cleaned both the inside and outside of the windshield, but the condition has not improved.
My dealership has not provided a satisfactory explanation or resolution.
I am concerned that this may be a windshield manufacturing or optical-quality defect that Honda has not yet formally…

  Oct 20, 2026
• Unknown or other

  On September 30, 2026, the factory-installed moonroof glass on my 2026 Honda HR-V EX-L suddenly shattered while I was driving on the freeway. There were no warning signs, unusual noises, or indications of a problem beforehand. I suddenly heard an extremely loud bang, comparable to a gunshot, rather than the sound I would typically associate with a small object or rock striking the vehicle. I did not observe any object striking the glass or identify an external impact that could explain the incident. There were no large commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, or trucks with open beds in my immediate vicinity that I observed at the time of the incident. The sudden shattering was extremely alarming,…

  Sep 30, 2026
• Service brakes

  Brake System Problem warning, an issue with the Lane Keeping Assist, the vehicle pulling to the right, and, most importantly, an incident where the brake pedal went all the way to the floor while braking.

  Sep 3, 2026
• Service brakes

  While driving my 2026 Honda HR-V with about 536 miles, I turned on the Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS). Shortly afterward, multiple warning messages began appearing and cycling on the instrument panel while I was driving. They included brake system problem, low speed braking problem, lane keeping assist problem, road departure problem. I called Honda service department was told it was safe to drive since I was only a couple miles away. I drove directly to the Honda dealership while the warnings were still occurring, and dealership personnel observed the warnings. I let them know what happened and that I could also hear a grinning and whistling noise on my way there. The technician said…

  Oct 2, 2026
• Fuel/propulsion system

  There is 7 recalls for the 2026 Honda HR-V. My daughter car which is barley driven had her engine- EMISSIONS SYSTEM PROBLEM. POWER MAY BE REDUCED. SEE YOUR DEALER. I made a appointment today to get looked at. They ran a diagnostic test and determine the fuel pump has bunch of problems. I will know more tomorrow when they call me back. Why limit to certain models of these recalls. Honda should take in consideration it could be more than one part number problem. Seeing all the complaints and the VIN for the customers. All these cars are made in MEXICO. GO LOOK INTO THE WARESHOUSE THAT IS MAKING THESE CARS TO SEE WHAT THEY ARE ACTUALLY DOING. If the location is having all these issues…

  Sep 27, 2026
• Steering

  The steering frequently binds or sticks during both high-speed and local driving.

  Sep 10, 2026
• FirerelatedFire

  The contact owned a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven for forty minutes without a failure; however, while the vehicle was parked outside, the contact heard a loud explosion. The contact discovered that the vehicle had caught on fire. The firefighters arrived on the scene and extinguished the fire. A Fire Department report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000.

  Aug 18, 2026 · 8,000 miles
• Visibility

  The contact owns a 2026 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the driver's side window shattered without impact. There was no injury sustained. An independent mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with a misaligned driver’s side window. The window was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,600.

  Jun 18, 2026 · 6,600 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.