2025 Honda HR-V Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2025 Honda HR-V recalls

Most common 2025 Honda HR-V problems

Problem areas named in the 48 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	17
Forward Collision Avoidance	11
Unknown Or Other	11
Service Brakes	6
Electrical System	5
Lane Departure	3
Visibility/Wiper	3
Engine	3
Visibility	3
Vehicle Speed Control	2

What owners report

2026-10-20, Steering
The contact owned a 2025 Honda HR-V. While the contact's wife was driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction. The contact stated that the steering wheel independently steered in the unintended direction, and the vehicle drove off the road and into a drainage ditch. The vehicle crashed into a concrete sewer pipe and flipped over before coming to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The contact was transferred to a local medical center. The contact's wife sustained a fractured sternum and four fractured vertebrae. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The failure mileage was approximately 18,900.

2026-10-09, Steering
The electronic power steering rack is binding internally, causing a highly dangerous sticky steering condition on a 2025 Honda HR-V (VIN: [XXX]). [XXX] Honda previously replaced the steering gearbox assembly under warranty on XXX(Invoice #XXX) due to this exact manufacturing defect. The replacement component has failed again in less than a year. On XXX, under RO# XXX, Service Advisor [XXX] officially certified on the repair estimate that "ELECTRIC RACK IS BINDING INTERNALLY" and noted "SAME CONCERN WAS PRESENT BACK IN XXX. CASE #XXX." The Honda Regional Case Manager called me directly and officially refused to take responsibility or assume the $5,005.81 repair cost due to the vehicle having

2026-10-05, Steering
VEHICHLE MAKES RATTLING LIKE NOISE. ALSO WHEN TURNING OR GOING AROUND CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL STICKS IT NEEDS TO BE PULLED BACK TO STRAIGHTEN THE VEHICLE

2026-09-28, Steering
To Whom It May Concern, I am requesting assistance with a serious steering issue involving my 2025 Honda HR-V, which I purchased on XXX, from Coral Springs Honda in [XXX]. While driving northbound on XXX toward [XXX] with my daughter in the vehicle, the steering began making a loud noise and felt as though it was about to lock. I was unable to steer properly, creating a serious safety concern for my family and other drivers. I brought the vehicle to the dealership and was told I may have to pay for the repair because I exceeded the mileage limit. However, I understand that similar steering problems have been reported with HR-V vehicles, and I believe this issue should be investigated as a

2026-09-26, Service Brakes
My 2025 Honda HR-V experienced an apparent braking/ABS/VSA system malfunction and is currently at the Honda dealership. The dealership has not released the vehicle back to me, and it is available for inspection. I was completely stopped at a traffic light with my foot firmly on the brake when the vehicle unexpectedly began moving forward while my foot remained on the brake. I did not press the accelerator. The vehicle moved forward and contacted the stopped vehicle in front of me at very low speed. I was unable to keep the vehicle stationary despite applying the brake, putting my safety and the safety of others at risk. The car i hit did have damage and they are filing a claim against my ins

2025 Honda HR-V questions

Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2025 Honda HR-V: Steering May Be Hard to Turn, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Honda HR-V?

Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (17), Forward Collision Avoidance (11), Unknown Or Other (11).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.