CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Honda HR-V has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 243 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 1 fire, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (76 reports).
2016 Honda HR-V recalls
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
The rear brake caliper pistons on certain vehicles may have an insufficient protective coating.
Missing Tire Placard May Lead to Incorrect Tire Pressure
Some 2016 HR-V vehicles built between January 12, 2015 and May 20, 2015 may be missing the tire placard that shows the "Tire and Loading Information." Without this label, the driver or owner may not know the correct pressure to inflate the tires.
Most common 2016 Honda HR-V problems
Problem areas named in the 243 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 76 |
| Electrical System | 57 |
| Unknown Or Other | 45 |
| Engine | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 23 |
| Structure | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 |
| Seats | 8 |
What owners report
Transmission blew while on highway in 2025
Odometer Fraud. The contact owns a 2016 Honda HR-V. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle advertised mileage was 92,340. However, after the purchase, the contact noticed that the mileage was approximately 83,000. While driving at a later date, the contact noticed an odometer malfunction and discovered that the current mileage was 194,000.
Vehicle: 2016 Honda HR-V Approximate Mileage: 114,400 miles Incident Description: While driving at highway speeds on the freeway, the vehicle suffered a sudden, catastrophic loss of motive power and dropped into an emergency "limp mode." The vehicle suddenly refused to accelerate and could not maintain highway speeds, forcing me to navigate across active lanes of traffic to the shoulder to avoid being rear-ended. My minor child was present in the vehicle during these instances. This dangerous event has occurred twice, both times on high-speed roadways, presenting an immediate and severe risk of a high-speed collision to myself, my child, and other motorists. This dangerous event has occurr
Description of Safety Defect: This vehicle represents an immediate public safety hazard and total safety certification invalidation due to an unauthorized, mismatched engine model swap executed by Camelback Toyota Collision Center under Workfile ID: XXX. The facility utilized official manufacturer network credentials under a certified status to secure a premium repair contract, but secretly outsourced the vehicle. According to the shop's Final Bill (RO Number: XXX) and the corresponding parts supplier records (LKQ of Arizona Invoice No. XXX), the facility purchased a cheap, unserviced, recycled 2016 Honda HR-V base-model LX engine assembly (Engine VIN: [XXX]) for a raw cost of only $276.00.
The factory white paint on my 2016 Honda HR-V is severely peeling, and delaminating from the vehicle body panels. The paint failure has exposed bare metal beneath, resulting in rapid corrosion and rust formation. Large flakes of paint have detached while driving at highway speeds, creating a dangerous flying debris hazard for vehicles behind me and distracting other drivers.My local authorized Honda dealership has inspected the damage but refused to repair or address the factory defect, citing the age of the vehicle. American Honda has denied my case 165-37949 saying the age of the car excludes it from warranty repair.
2016 Honda HR-V questions
Does the 2016 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2016 Honda HR-V: Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk; Missing Tire Placard May Lead to Incorrect Tire Pressure. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda HR-V?
Based on 243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (76), Electrical System (57), Unknown Or Other (45).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Honda HR-V has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.