The Lemon Index

All cars · Honda HR-V · 2024

2024 Honda HR-V. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index84100 = average car
Complaints109NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold151,468U.S. model year
Per 100K sold72complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD26 / 32 / 28Regular$2,200
2.0L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Failure mileage by system

Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 4,900 and 28,500 miles. Median 11,500, from 10 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Steering9,6003,300–17,1006

Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Steering47%
Automatic emergency braking12%
Electrical12%
Brakes11%
Wipers & visibility10%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10981708

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 26V054000 Jan 2026 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."

    Risk. 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 previou

  • 24V859000 Nov 2024 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."

    Risk. 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.

  • 24V744000 Oct 2024 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 23V782000 Nov 2023 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."

    Risk. 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.

NHTSA investigations

StatusSubjectOpenedClosed
ClosedFront seat belt assemblies may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate20242025

Manufacturer communications 35

Honda filed 35 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Service Bulletin - While driving at highway speeds, clients may find that the steering wheel…
  • Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential…
  • Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Honda HR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Honda HR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20212533137,090Airbags
20224159115,416Electrical
2023468687122,206Wipers & visibility
202484109151,468Steering
20255247148,771Steering

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

Updated

Free to use with credit: Source: The Lemon Index (lemonindex.com). Get the data