Honda · HR-V · 2025
2025 Honda HR-V
1
Recall
33
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2025 Honda HR-V has 1 recall and 33 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: steering (8 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2025 Honda HR-V page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering with 8 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Honda HR-V currently shows 1 NHTSA recall listed on this page and 33 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are steering (8), unknown or other (6), structure,visibility/wiper (1).
- Vehicle
- 2025 Honda HR-V
- Recalls
- 1
- Complaints
- 33
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
14.0% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: StandardLane Departure Warning: Standard
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 24V744000October 03, 2024
STEERING
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
33 totalUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 21, 2026
My drivers side front window shattered while I was driving on XXX Since it’s shattered, the window itself isn’t available for inspection. There were no prior cracks to the window and nothing hit my window when the it shattered. I was going 75 mph on the highway and had two passe...
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC; AUTOHOLD BRAKE SYSTEM/BRAKE HOLD
Mar 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that after activating the "BRAKE Hold" system and removing the foot off the brake pedal, the BRAKE Hold system deactivated, causing the vehicle to move forward. During the failure, several messages were displayed, including "...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 16, 2026
Honda hrv 2025 malfunctioning when brake hold system is activated. Brake hold system lets individuals use the brake whenever needed without your foot having to be on the pedal the entire time. You can come to a red light, step on the pedal and take your foot off the pedal and the...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 8, 2026
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 be...
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AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
CRASH1 injuryFeb 22, 2026
We had an accident with my Honda HRV where we rear-ended another vehicle. Right before the crash, a message showed on the dashboard that the brakes system isn't working. Also the airbag didn't deploy. We suspect a technical failure that caused the accident. The Car was towed and ...
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STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 20, 2026
While driving on highway under 40mph, the brakes and steering wheel locked simultaneously. I was unable to control the car—pressing the foot brake and emergency brake did not stop the car and I could not steer as the wheel was locked. I ended up on the side of the road alongside ...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 26, 2026
We experienced two problems with our Honda HRV, which was purchased in June 2025 (less than a year ago). The first issue is that the engine started displaying warning lights and would not turn on. This was due to rodents chewing on the wires, which were apparently soy-based plas...
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STEERING
Jan 15, 2026
Multiple times in the last year, I would be driving and it felt like my steering wheel would stick when navigating turns on the road, enough so that I would be turning my hands to turn the wheel and I would feel resistance like the car was slightly trying to fight me on the direc...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 8, 2026
Driving on freeway interchange ramp and sunroof exploded. Left a rectangular section broken in center of sunroof. NOT following a truck, NO rocks flew up, NO land on either side of ramp, NO overpass above.
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Oct 23, 2025
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 some...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2025 Honda HR-V have?
The 2025 Honda HR-V has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2025 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA has received 33 owner-reported complaints for the 2025 Honda HR-V.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2025 Honda HR-V?
The 2025 Honda HR-V received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda HR-V?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2025 Honda HR-V are steering (8 reports), unknown or other (6 reports), structure,visibility/wiper (1 reports).
Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2025 Honda HR-V. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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