2021 Honda HR-V

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2021 Honda HR-V has 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is air bags problems (26% of all complaints), specifically: the srs light came on one morning when i started my car. i haven’t done anything for this to happen. when the break indicator comes up when too close to a vehicle my car make sudden breaks and stop..

8 crash reports 7 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

AIR BAGS

20 complaints

26%

• The SRS light came on one morning when I started my car. I haven’t done anything for this to happen. When the break indicator comes up when too close to a vehicle my car make sudden breaks and stop.
• Lease Car: I waited for the light to turn green and proceed into the intersection going east. The other driver was going south and went through the red light hitting my L/D door, fender,bumper, air bag deployed hit me in the face causing swollen bruised eye. Car was towed as of now there is $15,709
• My complaint is about the driver side airbag which you have the recall on. I went to the dealership and I call Honda and they cannot explain to me what’s wrong with the car? I asked him is the car able to drive and the dealership said no and Honda say yes, so what is the problem with the car? Nobody

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“The SRS light came on one morning when I started my car. I haven’t done anything for this to happen. When the break indicator comes up when too close to a vehicle my car make sudden breaks and stop.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

15 complaints

19%

• The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the key would not go in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure recurred and while taking the vehicle back to the dealer, the vehicle would not turn off. The dealer was
• The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact that after a rainstorm, the power lock system would not allow her to open the doors, and that the theft alarm system would activate independently. The contact stated that she had also been trapped in the vehicle when the power locks failed to unlock th
• Odometer section of dashboard failed to light up/turn on. Continued to happen after restarting the car. Eventually after running the car for ~20 minutes it started flashing and turned on. If this continues to occur or fails completely/indefinitely, there is a risk of stalling on the road or highway

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the key would not go in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure recurred and while taking the vehicle back to the dealer, the vehicle would not turn off. The dealer was ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

9 complaints

12%

• I've taken this vehicle to dealership 5 times between October 2021 and February 18, 2022. Three different times the brakes activated without my touching them. Three other times the brakes stopped the car even as I was slowing down for a stoplight. This could cause someone behind me to "rear-end" m
• When you're driving down the highway your break automatically come on. The brake light comes on it goes beep beep and the brakes slams on really hard and you can hear you the brakes grinding. And there's nothing in front of you no cars or anything and it's done that three times on me just today. It'
• This air bag and seatbelt both malfunctioned clearly the air bag malfunctioned while I was about to cross over a bridge on an interstate .. Ciasing a projectile to shoot me in my eye knocking me unconcouiss and I wasn’t sure wht happened until hind sight and clearly the foremsic evidence supports

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“I've taken this vehicle to dealership 5 times between October 2021 and February 18, 2022. Three different times the brakes activated without my touching them. Three other times the brakes stopped the car even as I was slowing down for a stoplight. This could cause someone behind me to "rear-end" m”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

9 complaints

12%

• Pressed gas pedal and car did not accelerate. This is 3rd time this problem occurred.
• Sunroof shattered for no reason.
• Multi-information display, including the fuel gauge, will malfunction (due to cold temps?) and produce a blank screen or else illegible text. Issue began a few months ago and will usually resolve in a minute or two, but has been getting progressively worse.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“Pressed gas pedal and car did not accelerate. This is 3rd time this problem occurred.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

5 complaints

• WHEN I START MY CAR AND SHIFT IT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON COLD MORNINGS, THERE IS A PRONOUNCED DELAY IN THE CAR MOVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN I HAVE TO ABRUPTLY BRAKE THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY SLIPS AND/OR SKIPS. I BROUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT SEVEN WEEKS. I SHOULD NOT HAVE PERF
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request: CVT transmission failed. Was inspected by a third party How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk: the car was unable to accelerated on the highway. We nearly got hit Has the problem been
• What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? - According to the Honda technician metal particles came out when draining the transmission fluid How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Witha failing transmission putting myself an

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN I START MY CAR AND SHIFT IT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE ON COLD MORNINGS, THERE IS A PRONOUNCED DELAY IN THE CAR MOVING. IN ADDITION, WHEN I HAVE TO ABRUPTLY BRAKE THE TRANSMISSION OCCASIONALLY SLIPS AND/OR SKIPS. I BROUGHT THIS CAR BRAND NEW AND I HAVE ONLY HAD IT SEVEN WEEKS. I SHOULD NOT HAVE PERF”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

AIR BAGS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 78 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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AIR BAGS: The SRS light came on one morning when I started my car. I haven’t done anything for this to happen. When the break indicator comes up when too close to a vehicle my car make sudden breaks and stop.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2021 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the key would not go in the ignition. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. The failure recurred and while taking the vehicle back to the dealer, the vehicle would not turn off. The dealer was
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: I've taken this vehicle to dealership 5 times between October 2021 and February 18, 2022. Three different times the brakes activated without my touching them. Three other times the brakes stopped the car even as I was slowing down for a stoplight. This could cause someone behind me to "rear-end" m
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Pressed gas pedal and car did not accelerate. This is 3rd time this problem occurred.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)