2025 Honda HR-V Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Honda HR-V. Part of Generation 2 — 2023–present.

20242026
Complaints
50
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
3
Recalls
1

Worst 2025 Honda HR-V Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#19 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:4,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#25 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#33 complaints

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Honda HR-V.

Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
4,000
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Autohold Brake System/Brake Hold:Software
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2025 Honda HR-V. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2025 Honda HR-V

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~1,693,199 vehicles.

24V744000Steering
~1,693,199 affected

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, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

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2025 Honda HR-V — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2025 Honda HR-V reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Honda HR-V has 50 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 9 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (9 complaints, avg 4,000 mi); Brakes (5 complaints); Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Honda HR-V?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 4,000 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2025 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Honda HR-V include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,693,199 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2025 Honda HR-V?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Honda HR-V reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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