2025 Honda HR-V Reliability Report
NHTSA data as of Oct 15, 2026Published Oct 23, 2026
Final score after 36 months. Likely between 77 and 84.
- Owner complaints
- 47
- 8 are recall notices
- Per 10,000 cars
- 2.5
- 157,890 made for the U.S.
- Vs the average car
- 0.48×
- same age, so far
- Serious outcomes
- 15
- crash, fire, injury, stall or tow
- Recalls
- 1
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5★
- overall, out of 5
Should You Buy the 2025 Honda HR-V?
It is too early to say for sure. We give a final score after 36 months of complaints. So far the 2025 Honda HR-V has a provisional score of 81, likely between 77 and 84. That puts it in the better third of the 2025 vehicles we can compare.
The 2024 HR-V, from the same generation, scored 74 and rated Good.
The most reported problem is the steering, mostly sticking or stiffness (12 of 47 complaints). Owners also complain about the rear window glass and automatic emergency braking. 15 of the 47 complaints describe a serious outcome, such as a crash, a fire, an injury or stalling while driving.
It has 1 recall. NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests.
Before you buy, check that the recalls were done and get an independent inspection. The full checklist is at the end of this page.
Pros
- No do-not-drive or park-outside recalls
- 5-star NHTSA overall crash rating
Cons
- Steering: sticking or stiffness12 complaints
- Rear window glass: shattering or cracking4 complaints
- Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead3 complaints
Why There Is No Final Score Yet
Provisional score 81, likely between 77 and 84
It is based on complaints in its first 27 months, compared with the average car at the same age. It sits in the better third of the 24 model-year 2025 vehicles we can compare so far. The final score and rating come at 36 months.
It is the same generation as the 2024 HR-V, which scored 74 and rated Good.
What Owners Report
We read all 47 complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Honda HR-V, one by one, and grouped them by the problem they describe. The most reported problems come first. A complaint that describes more than one problem is counted under each, so the counts add up to more than 47.
Steering: sticking or stiffness
12 complaints (26%)
Sticking or stiffness, loss of steering control and pulling or wandering. 3 of these 12 complaints describe a serious outcome, most often loss of steering control.
Rear window glass: shattering or cracking
4 complaints (9%)
Shattering or cracking.
Automatic emergency braking: hard braking with nothing ahead
3 complaints (6%)
Hard braking with nothing ahead. All 3 describe a serious outcome, most often sudden braking.
Airbags: no deployment in a crash
2 complaints (4%)
No deployment in a crash.
Brake hold or auto hold: stopped working
2 complaints (4%)
A feature that stopped working.
Brakes: warning lights
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights and loss of braking. Both describe a serious outcome, most often a crash.
Driver-assist camera and radar: warning lights
2 complaints (4%)
Warning lights.
Stall (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
Stalling. Both describe a serious outcome, most often stalling or losing power while driving.
Car not starting (cause not stated)
2 complaints (4%)
Hard starting and the car not starting.
Sunroof glass (shattered): shattering or cracking
2 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking.
Windshield: shattering or cracking
2 complaints (4%)
Shattering or cracking.
Reported Once (17)
Show the 17 problems reported once
- 12V battery failure
- Adaptive cruise control: hard braking with nothing ahead
- Brake power assist: loss of braking
- Engine failure
- Fuel economy: high fuel use
- Fumes in cabin (cause not stated)
- Lane keeping assist: the system acting on its own
- Noise (cause not stated)
- Oil drain plug: parts breaking or coming apart
- Emissions system: warning lights
- Paint and rust: cracking and peeling
- Door lock actuators: stopped working
- Side window glass: shattering or cracking
- Tire pressure monitoring: warning lights
- Unintended acceleration (cause not stated)
- Vibration (cause not stated)
- Windshield wipers: washer fluid sprays 4 inches to the left of the wipers
How the 2025 Honda HR-V Compares With Other Years
The other HR-V years of the 2nd generation, 2023 to 2027, and the year just before it.
| Year | Rating | Score | Vs average | Per 10k cars | Recalls | Most reported problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Too new | – | – | – | 0 | – |
| 2026 | Too new | – | – | 1.4 | 0 | Phone and navigation: stopped working |
| 2025 This year | Provisional 81 | – | – | 2.5 | 1 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2024 | Good | 74 | 0.64× | 5.6 | 4 | Steering: sticking or stiffness |
| 2023 | Caution | 62 | 4.4× | 67.6 | 3 | Rear window glass: shattering or cracking |
| 2022 | Good | 75 | 0.65× | 7.1 | 3 | CVT failure |
2025 Honda HR-V Recalls
One recall covers the 2025 Honda HR-V. It was issued in October 2024: “Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage.” A VIN check at NHTSA shows whether it is still open on a given car.
Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage
Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA 24V744000Recall report (PDF)Owner letter (PDF)Issued Oct 3, 2024. By the second quarter of 2026, 88% of the cars in this recall had been fixed.
NHTSA Crash Test Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for this model year. See the 2025 HR-V ratings on NHTSA.gov.
SUV AWD and SUV FWD
Check Before You Buy
A checklist for the 2025 HR-V, from its recall and the problems owners report most.
Confirm the Recalls Were Done
Ask the seller for proof that each of these recalls was repaired.
- Difficulty Steering from Steering Gearbox Damage NHTSA 24V744000
On the Test Drive
- Turn the wheel fully left and right, parked and at low speed. Sticking, notches or stiffness are warning signs.
- Watch for sudden braking or steering with nothing ahead, and ask whether the driver-assist software updates were done.
- Confirm every airbag recall on this VIN has been repaired before you buy.
Ask the Seller
Ask whether any of these were ever repaired, and ask to see the receipts.
- Steering
- Rear window glass
- Automatic emergency braking
- Also ask for the service records, especially oil changes.
Before You Pay
- Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a mechanic you choose.
- Decode the VIN to confirm the model year, engine and trim.
- Check the title for salvage, flood or rebuilt branding.
What to do next