2016 Honda HR-V
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Honda HR-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 343 on record.
2016 Honda HR-V at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2016 Honda HR-V recalls 2
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 1…
Fix: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2016 HR-V vehicles manufactured January 12, 2015, to May 20, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing the required tire placard indicating "Tire and Loading Information." These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Car…
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle, and apply a new label, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is JT2, or JT4.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2016 Honda HR-V common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 239 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2016 Honda HR-V safety ratings
Rollover risk: 13.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2016 Honda HR-V SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
What's a 2016 Honda HR-V worth?
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Honda HR-V — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 109
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 109.
Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whi…
Bulletin A21-047 · Power Train · Feb 2025Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whi…
Bulletin A21-047 · Power Train · May 2023Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come from other components.
Bulletin A22080B · Visibility · Aug 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
Bulletin ATI&07112022902 · Visibility · Jul 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
Bulletin ATI&06032022901 · Equipment · Jun 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
Bulletin ATI&05252022901 · Visibility · May 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
Bulletin ATI&05202022901 · Visibility · May 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of…
Bulletin ATI&05162022901 · Visibility · May 2022Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better understand the cause o…
Bulletin ATI&04122022902 · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2022"Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle. The current continuously variable transmission (CVT) software does not properly monitor internal fluid pressure and detect early CVT belt failure. This can po…
Bulletin PUD - 2016-20 HR · Power Train · Apr 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the HR-V FWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Honda HR-V
The Honda HR-V is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured and marketed by Honda over three generations.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.
2016 Honda HR-V trims & engines on record
2016 Honda HR-V vehicles on record
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L3CZRU5H71GM746890
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU5H32GM748693
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU5G38GM750725
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H53GM768555
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU5H5XGM738169
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU5H59GM728345
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU6H34GM736776
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H55GM768573
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU6H37GM709636
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L3CZRU5H74GM718890
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L3CZRU5H75GM711673
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H51GM745937
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU6H30GM742171
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H50GM751079
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L3CZRU6H75GM736496
2016 Honda HR-V EX-L3CZRU5H71GM708706
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H57GM708570
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU6H3XGM749547
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU6H35GM728797
2016 Honda HR-V LX3CZRU5H32GM739119
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H56GM733296
2016 Honda HR-V EX3CZRU6H57GM706530
2016 Honda HR-V3CZRU6H7XGM110748
2016 Honda HR-V3CZRU6H70GM753626