2019 Honda HR-V: recalls and problems
7 recalls and 235 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.
Most common problems
What owners report
I was at my workplace’s parking garage today and was attempting to park my 2019 honda hr-v. while i was slowly attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without my intention, and the brakes became unresponsive. the vehicle continued to accelerate uncontrollably despite my attempt to stop it. the vehicle crashed through/into the metal barrier cable at the edge of the parking garage. the barrier cable ultima
Driver hit curb going 7 mph. no one was in the passenger seat. both passenger airbags deployed.
Defective front-facing camera located above the rear view mirror, used by several car safety systems, fails intermittently causing the dashboard to emit persistent visual and audio warnings. this is a 2019 hrv-ex with approx. 60,000 miles. it happens most frequently when the car interior is hot. the cacophony is so overwhelming that it distracts from being able to safely operate the vehicle. honda dealer from who
The contact owns a 2019 honda hr-v. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to operate as needed on several occasions. the contact stated that occasionally there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer confirmed the failure, and the alterna
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | ||||
| 2019 Honda HR-V SUV FWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering HR-V. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.