2025 Honda HR-V

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2025 Honda HR-V has 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: recall on power steering eps gearbox worm. dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts.

3 crash reports 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

OTHER

11 complaints

20%

• Recall on power steering EPS GEARBOX worm. Dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts
• For safety feature, the key unlock all the doors instead of driver's door only. There is no option to unlock driver's door only.
• My vehicle keeps saying the sensors are not working see dealer

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

“Recall on power steering EPS GEARBOX worm. Dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

10 complaints

18%

• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo
• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufact
• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact's wife attempted to make a turn, but the steering wheel failed to turn, causing the front driver's side corner of the vehicl

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

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

8 complaints

15%

• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature unexpectedly activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The
• My vehicle keeps saying the sensors are not working see dealer
• My vehicle keeps saying the sensors are not working see dealer

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

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature unexpectedly activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

7 complaints

13%

• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot became stuck between the pedals. The contact stated that the pedals were three inches apart. The co
• While parking my car and going under 20 mph, my car suddenly accelerated. My foot was not on the brake or the accelerator when this occurred. I was forced to slam my brake to prevent myself from hitting the curb in front of me . This has happened twice, both in the process of turning to park and goi
• Driving at night on rural interstate with clear weather. Car driving at ~75 mph when the emergency breaking engaged. There was no traffic in front and thankfully none behind. The brakes locked in and the transmission downshifted to stop. Again nothing in front. IF someone would had been b

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

“The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot became stuck between the pedals. The contact stated that the pedals were three inches apart. The co”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

5 complaints

• I purchased my car in December 26, 2024 brand new. in January 2025 I had a rock hit my windshield which caused a crack. I had it replaced. Then in June and another rock hit my windshield, which caused another crack, and that windshield was replaced again on August 6, 2025. Within 3 weeks of having i
• My front windshield developed a crack starting at the base near the wipers, and nothing hit it or caused any obvious damage. It started off really small but has gradually gotten bigger over time. The car is available if anyone needs to inspect it. The crack is a safety concern because it can affect
• The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving she traveled through a swarm of bugs that splattered on the windshield. The windshield wiper fluid failed to eject through the correct port. The fluid ejects 4 inches to the left of the wipers. The driver was unable to clear t

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

“I purchased my car in December 26, 2024 brand new. in January 2025 I had a rock hit my windshield which caused a crack. I had it replaced. Then in June and another rock hit my windshield, which caused another crack, and that windshield was replaced again on August 6, 2025. Within 3 weeks of having i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 55 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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OTHER: Recall on power steering EPS GEARBOX worm. Dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time fo
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature unexpectedly activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot became stuck between the pedals. The contact stated that the pedals were three inches apart. The co
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)