CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Honda HR-V has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 241 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (67 reports).
NHTSA rates it up to 5 stars overall for crash safety, depending on the version.
2019 Honda HR-V recalls
Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash
A front passenger seat weight sensor can crack and short circuit, which may cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Rearview camera may not display when started with key
Certain Honda Fit and HR-V vehicles have a design error in the audio display power circuit.
Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving
The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Rearview Camera May Not Display on Engine Start
Some vehicles may not show the rearview camera image when the engine is started with a key.
Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in certain 2018 Honda CR-V and 2019 Acura and Honda models.
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail in these vehicles.
Rear brakes may lose stopping power, raising crash risk
The rear brake caliper pistons on certain vehicles may have an insufficient protective coating.
Most common 2019 Honda HR-V problems
Problem areas named in the 241 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 67 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 58 |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 35 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 30 |
| Lane Departure | 23 |
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Engine | 16 |
| Power Train | 16 |
| Air Bags | 14 |
What owners report
> I own a 2019 Honda HR-V with almost 60,000 miles. > > A diagnostic scan showed multiple airbag (SRS) codes, including B00C0 for the front passenger's weight sensor, along with B0001, B0002, B0010, B0011, B0070, B0072, and U3000. The SRS warning light is on. > > This appears to be the same front passenger seat weight sensor defect covered by Honda recall 26V332000 (expanding 24V064), where the sensor may crack and short circuit. > > However, when I checked my VIN on NHTSA.gov, it showed 0 unrepaired recalls. I am reporting this because my vehicle has the same part failure as the recalled vehicles, but is not included in the recall range. I am asking NHTSA to review whether the recall range
Premature catastrophic failure of the CVT while driving; yes, it is available for inspection upon request. I am [XXX], and was driving with my husband in New Jersey. We were in the middle of driving, when the car suddenly failed to move anymore. Cars behind us had to swerve off the road to avoid colliding with us. The problem has been confirmed by an independent service center. No, the component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. No, there were not any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My 2019 Honda HR-V Sport had a CVT transmission failure due to premature belt deterioration exactly as described in Honda Service Bulletin 21-047, confirmed by the Honda dealer and manager. This happened during my normal driving without any prior symptom -- all of a sudden, all engine lights on the dashboard flashed, and I had to cautiously slow down and pull over on the busy highway. The failure happened on the second year of my ownership of this Honda Certified used car. Since it is around two months after the 7-year extended warranty period, Honda has denied any assistance, despite this being a known safety-related defect, not even covering the inspection fee.
Just entered the XXX Expressway, driving approximately 40 to 50, going up a slight incline, normal driving conditions, I heard some noise in the rear of the car and then felt something bounced off it. It appeared to hit the car behind me and the part ended up on the side of the roadâ¦the rear spoiler. In my vehicle at the time of this occurrence approximately 8:20 to 8:30 PM on XXX was myself and my [XXX] mother. This was a factory installed rear spoiler that spontaneously detached from the vehicle and completely blew off. There was no prior impact, accident or after market modification to this component. The structural failure occurred without warning, causing the heavy aerodynamic pa
The contact owns a 2019 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the SRS warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the front passengerâs seat occupant detection sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V332000 (AIR BAGS). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 84,000.
2019 Honda HR-V safety rating
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (13.5% rollover risk) |
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | ★★★★★ 5-star | 4 | 5 | 4 (15.3% rollover risk) |
2019 Honda HR-V questions
Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2019 Honda HR-V: Passenger Seat Sensor May Cause Air Bags to Fire in a Crash; Rearview camera may not display when started with key; Fuel pump may fail and stall engine while driving; Rearview Camera May Not Display on Engine Start; Fuel Pump May Fail, Causing Engine Stall While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?
Based on 241 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (67), Forward Collision Avoidance (58), Unknown Or Other (40).
How safe is the 2019 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings program gives the 2019 Honda HR-V up to 5 out of 5 stars overall; ratings vary by version, see the table above.
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 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.