Model year guide

2026 Honda HR-V

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2026 Honda HR-V is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2026 Honda HR-V — representative photo
Representative photo

2026 Honda HR-V at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Owner complaints20

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2026 Honda HR-V recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2026 Honda HR-V.

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.

2026 Honda HR-V common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Lane Departure
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Visibility/wiper
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Dimensions & weight

Length
179.9 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
63.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Curb weight
3,197–3,311 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2026 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 24

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 24.

Service Bulletin -Siri stops working when touching the display to interact with Wireless CarPlay. Siri can also freeze when reading a text message or when inputting a destination in Apple Maps.

Bulletin A26-024 · Electrical System · Sep 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of th…

Bulletin ATI&08212026902 · Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of th…

Bulletin ATI&08102026901 · Visibility/wiper · Aug 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&07202026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jul 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&06092026902 · Visibility/wiper · Jun 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the caus…

Bulletin ATI&05272026901 · Visibility/wiper · May 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&04062026902 · Visibility/wiper · Apr 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&03232026901 · Visibility/wiper · Mar 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understan…

Bulletin ATI&03062026904 · Visibility/wiper · Mar 2026

Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026. HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understa…

Bulletin ATI&02172026902 · Visibility/wiper · Feb 2026

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the HR-V ICE 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.

2026 Honda HR-V vehicles on record

Other Honda HR-V model years

2026 Honda HR-V — frequently asked questions

Does the 2026 Honda HR-V have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2026 Honda HR-V. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 2026 Honda HR-V?

Across all 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are electrical system, lane departure, visibility/wiper.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.