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2016 Honda HR-V: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 239 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

2recalls
239complaints
13crashes reported
1fires reported
11injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train74 · 31%
  • Electrical System54 · 23%
  • Unknown Or Other45 · 19%
  • Service Brakes23 · 10%
  • Structure22 · 9%
  • Engine22 · 9%
  • Vehicle Speed Control14 · 6%
  • Exterior Lighting10 · 4%
  • Air Bags10 · 4%
  • Seats8 · 3%

What owners report

Unknown Or Other

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 in

Power Train

Cvt has gone into safety/limp mode. june 7 2026 first sign was the epb not releasing. became drivable after warm up period. replaced epb switch and vehicle drove normally. there was still a parking brake caution light. on july 12, 2026 the issue repeated. this time the check engine light and transmission light have come on. had it diagnosed at a mechanic and they found transmission codes: p0717 – inp

Service Brakes, HydraulicCrash

The contact owned a 2016 honda hr-v. the contact stated that while driving at 12 mph, the vehicle experienced a brake failure, resulting in a frontal collision with a utility vehicle. the airbag deployed. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a private salvage auto auction yard. the contact stated that the vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. there was no property da

Unknown Or Other

My vehicle paint is peeling and it is the nh788p. ( orchid pearl white). i am the second owner of this car as of 2021. it started on the roof and has continued to doors etc. no recalls were shown on the carfax at the time of purchase.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2016 Honda HR-V SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2016 Honda HR-V SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HR-V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.