2019 Honda HR-V vs 2020 Honda HR-V
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Honda HR-V | 2020 Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 221 | 81 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 100 | 98 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 17 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 28–30 | 28–30 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,228 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 62 | 20 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 | 14 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 29 | 11 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 28 | 6 |
| Power Train | 14 | 12 |
| Engine | 15 | 10 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 4 |
| Lane Departure | 14 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 9 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 6 | 0 |
2019 Honda HR-V
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.