Honda HR-V recalls

17 official safety recalls for the Honda HR-V from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Front passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit

    Reported May 21, 2026Model years 2019–2021NHTSA campaign 26V33200098,892 vehicles affected

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, causing the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash and increasing injury risk. Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
    Consequence
    Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.

  2. Driver's seat may become loose

    Reported January 29, 2026Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 26V05400032 vehicles affected

    The driver's seat cushion frame may not be properly tightened, leaving the seat loose and potentially unable to restrain the driver adequately in a crash. Dealers will replace the seat cushion frame, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
    Consequence
    A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.

  3. Driver's seat may become unsecured

    Reported November 14, 2024Model years 2024NHTSA campaign 24V859000121 vehicles affected

    An improperly tightened seat cushion frame may leave the driver's seat unsecured, so it may not adequately restrain the driver in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will replace the seat cushion frame, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
    Consequence
    An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  4. Steering gearbox may make steering difficult

    Reported October 3, 2024Model years 2023–2025NHTSA campaign 24V7440001,693,199 vehicles affected

    Excessive friction inside the steering gearbox may make the vehicle difficult to steer, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as needed, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    STEERING
    Defect
    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.
    Consequence
    Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

  5. Rearview camera image may not display after starting with a key

    Reported May 31, 2024Model years 2019–2022NHTSA campaign 24V384000114,686 vehicles affected

    A design error in the audio display power circuit may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying when the engine is started with a key, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the display audio software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
    Defect
    Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  6. Passenger seat weight sensor may short circuit

    Reported February 1, 2024Model years 2020–2022NHTSA campaign 24V064000750,114 vehicles affected

    The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. Unintended air bag deployment during a crash can increase injury risk. Dealers will replace the sensors free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
    Consequence
    An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  7. Fuel pump may fail

    Reported December 18, 2023Model years 2018–2023NHTSA campaign 23V8580002,490,460 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump inside the tank may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  8. Front seat belt pretensioner may be missing a rivet

    Reported November 21, 2023Model years 2023–2024NHTSA campaign 23V782000303,770 vehicles affected

    A front seat belt pretensioner may be missing the rivet that secures its quick connector and wire plate. It may not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the pretensioner assemblies as needed free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SEAT BELTS:FRONT
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
    Consequence
    A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  9. Rearview camera image may not display

    Reported February 2, 2023Model years 2019–2022NHTSA campaign 23V046000114,686 vehicles affected

    A design error in the audio display power circuit may prevent the rearview camera image from appearing when the engine is started with a key, reducing rear visibility and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the display audio software free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
    Consequence
    An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

  10. Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine

    Reported March 25, 2021Model years 2019NHTSA campaign 21V215000624,552 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
    Consequence
    Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  11. Fuel pump impellers may have low density

    Reported August 24, 2020Model years 2017–2018DVSA recall R/2020/18676,887 vehicles affected

    The fuel pump may have low density impellers. The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A FUEL PUMP MODULE MANUFACTURED WITH LOW DENSITY IMPELLARS
    Defect
    Affected vehicles may be equipped with a fuel pump module manufactured with low density impellers.
    Remedy
    The affected fuel pumps will be replaced.

  12. Rear centre seat belt sensor may stop working

    Reported August 14, 2020Model years 2019DVSA recall R/2020/1942,072 vehicles affected

    The webbing sensor in the rear centre seat belt assembly may become inoperative. The belt will be checked and replaced if it is within the affected range.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DUE TO INCORRECT MANUFACTURING THE REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY WEBBING SENSOR COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
    Defect
    The webbing sensor in the rear centre seat belt assembly could become inoperative.
    Remedy
    Check and if the seat belt is within the affected range the seat belt will be replaced.

  13. Fuel pump may fail and stall engine

    Reported May 28, 2020Model years 2018–2019NHTSA campaign 20V314000135,995 vehicles affected

    The low-pressure fuel pump may fail and cause the engine to stall while driving, increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
    Consequence
    If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  14. Emissions may not meet regulatory requirements

    Reported January 31, 2020Model years 2015–2018DVSA recall R/2020/008152,469 vehicles affected

    Emissions may not meet regulatory requirements. The engine control unit software will be updated to improve the emissions control system.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    THE REGULATORY REQUIREMENT FOR EMISSIONS LEVELS ARE NOT MET
    Defect
    The regulatory requirement for emissions levels are not met.
    Remedy
    Update the software in the Engine Control Unit to improve the performance of the emissions control system

  15. Rear brake calipers may reduce braking performance

    Reported November 1, 2018Model years 2016–2019NHTSA campaign 18V77700064,785 vehicles affected

    Insufficient coating on the rear brake caliper pistons may allow gas pockets to form and reduce braking performance, increasing crash risk. Dealers will bleed the brakes free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
    Consequence
    A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy
    Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

  16. Cabin harness may be damaged

    Reported October 2, 2018Model years 2014–2018DVSA recall R/2018/2255,097 vehicles affected

    An unsecured cabin harness may rub against the transmission mount and become damaged, causing a short circuit, a no-start condition or inoperative wipers. A damaged clip will be replaced, and the harness repaired or replaced depending on the damage.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    DURING ASSEMBLY THE CABIN HARNESS CLIP WAS BROKEN RESULTING IN THE HARNESS NOT BEING CORRECTLY SECURED IN FRONT LEFT CHASSIS RAIL / SUSPENSION TURRET AREA
    Defect
    During vehicle assembly the cabin harness was pulled to make the process easier to manage. By pulling the harness a clip was broken or dislodged resulting in the harness not being correctly secured in the front left chassis rail / suspension turret area. In around 10% of affected units the harness makes contact with the transmission mount. The vibration of the transmission can cause the harness to be damaged. If the conductors are exposed this can result in a short circuit and blown fuse. Customer complaints are that the engine does not start and/or the wiper does not work. The engine does not start and/or the windscreen wipers do not work.
    Remedy
    The technician will carry out an inspection of the cabin harness and harness clip to determine the required repair: Replace harness clip if it is damaged/missing; Repair the cabin harness in the case of mild abrasion to the harness outer; Replace the cabin harness in the case of exposed conductors.

  17. Tire pressure information label may be missing

    Reported July 28, 2015Model years 2016NHTSA campaign 15V47200011,511 vehicles affected

    Without the required tire and loading label, drivers may not know the correct tire pressure. Overinflation or underinflation could lead to tire failure and a crash. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and apply a new label free of charge.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
    Defect
    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
    Consequence
    If the tire placard is missing the driver or owner may not know at what pressure to inflate the tires, resulting in over or under tire inflation which potentially increases the risk of a tire failure and crash.
    Remedy
    Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.
    Notes
    Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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