2017 Honda HR-V Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2017 Honda HR-V recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V.

Most common 2017 Honda HR-V problems

Problem areas named in the 123 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	32
Electrical System	28
Unknown Or Other	28
Structure	16
Service Brakes	12
Fuel/Propulsion System	11
Engine	11
Vehicle Speed Control	8
Air Bags	6
Steering	4

What owners report

2026-09-29, Structure
The vehicle has experienced extensive factory paint adhesion failure/delamination. The White Orchid Pearl paint is separating and peeling in large sheets across multiple panels, including the hood, roof/roof-rail areas, and multiple doors. The damage is not consistent with isolated rock chips, scratches, or collision damage. The peeling first began approximately 2½ weeks ago, approximately two years after the expiration of an existing Honda paint-related recall/warranty extension. The timing raises concern that the coverage period may have expired before the underlying paint failure had sufficient time to materially manifest. An independent automotive estimator inspected the vehicle and c

2026-09-08, Power Train
In 2020/2021 Honda did a * Honda Service Bulletin 21-046 Honda Service Bulletin 21-047. They knew the CVT on models 2016/2021 had early CVT failure. They had us come in to add a program that was supposed to give us warning if the belt was going to break so we had time to get to a mechanic or the dealer before complete failure ; which I had done. On August 8th 2026 I was driving on the highway doing the speed limit of 60 mph in the middle lane, when the CVT completely failed & I could not move the car ! No warning lights (that program was pointless) no prior warnings AT ALL. I did the trans flush every 30,000 miles as they suggested to extended the life of the transmission. My point is that

2026-08-27, Unknown Or Other
Aug. 27,2026..There has been several episodes of water getting into the interior of my car when it rains. This time the water came rushing down the driver’s side interior windshield & soaked the floor.In July 2026, rain water came in on the roof and went into the rear section of my car, water stains are on the inside roof and soaked the floor. In June 2026, there was water inside the driver’s side that flooded the floor. April 2026, the interior of my car front and back seat on the driver’s side were soaked from rain getting in. I do have a moonroof but there has not been any signs of water or water stains coming in through it. My major concern is the electrical components under the d

2026-07-01, Unknown Or Other
SAFETY HAZARD NOTIFICATION: INTERMITTENT IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE & STRAND RISK I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding a known manufacturing defect in the ignition start/stop switch of my 2017 Honda HR-V. This component is suffering from an intermittent failure that creates an unpredictable and immediate strand risk, compromising driver safety by leaving the vehicle unable to start or power down correctly in potentially hazardous or isolated environments. Manufacturer American Honda Motor Co. is fully aware of this systemic defect, having issued Technical Service Bulletin TSB 20-116 (Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC B12C5) specifically addressing ignition start/stop switch failure. Despit

2026-06-07, Power Train
THE CVT TRANSMISSION BELT IS BREAKING APART WHICH SUDDENLY SLOWED THE CAR WHILES DRIVING ON A FREEWAY, AMERICAN HONDA QUIETLY SENT NEW BULLETIN TO DEALERS WITHOUT INFORMING ME AS A OWNER OF THIS CAR FROM 02/2019. AMERICAN HONDA NEW ANOUT THE BELT DETERIORATION AND DID NOT TOOK STEPS TO SAFEQUARD MY INVESTMENT, LIKE ADVISING TO CHANGE TRANSMISSION FLUIS MORE FREQUESNTLY THAN MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS. THIS IS LACK OF COPORATE GREED AND WHEN I ASKED FOR A GOODWILL REPAIR THEY DENIED IT WITHOUT ANY REMORSE OF THEIR WRONG DOING. AN APOLOGY WOULD HAVE BEEN ACCETABLE. SINCE AMERICAN HONDA ID NOT CORRECTING THERIR ACT, IAM REQUESTING NHSA TO ADVISE DMV TO NOT RENEW THESE UNSAFE CARS UNTIL HONDA

2017 Honda HR-V questions

Does the 2017 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Honda HR-V at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda HR-V?

Based on 123 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (32), Electrical System (28), Unknown Or Other (28).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Honda HR-V has been fixed?

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