2019 Honda Hr-V problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (35) · Electrical System (35) · Fuel/Propulsion System (23)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
46 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (7)
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2026-05-21 · campaign 26V332000 · 98,892 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor ma
Risk: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Back Over Prevention:software 2024-05-31 · campaign 24V384000 · 114,686 vehicles
Defect: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-12-18 · campaign 23V858000 · 2,490,460 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Back Over Prevention:display Function 2023-02-02 · campaign 23V046000 · 114,686 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2021-03-25 · campaign 21V215000 · 624,552 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-05-28 · campaign 20V314000 · 135,995 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-11-01 · campaign 18V777000 · 64,785 vehicles
Defect: 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 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Service bulletins (100)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2025-02-20 · A21-047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, whichever comes first.
Power Train 2023-11-03 · A23110A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news - some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.
Power Train 2023-05-03 · A21-047 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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, whichever comes first.
Suspension 2023-03-31 · ATI&03312023906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message request for visit: 2018-2022 accord & hr-v front damper noise (action required)
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-09-30 · A21-025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - (repair procedure revision) due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. if this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with dtc p0087 (fuel rail pressure too low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall wh
Fuel System, Gasoline 2022-09-30 · A21-024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - (repair procedure revision) due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. if this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with dtc p0087 (fuel rail pressure too low) stored, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall wh
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What owners report
2026-10-27 · Air Bags“> i own a 2019 honda hr-v with almost 60,000 miles. > > a diagnostic scan showed multiple airbag (srs) codes, including b00c0 for the front passenger's weight sensor, along with b0001, b0002, b0010, b0011, b0070, b0072, and u3000. the srs warning light is on. > > this appears to be the same front passenger seat weight sensor defect covered by honda…”
2026-10-26 · Power Train“premature catastrophic failure of the cvt while driving; yes, it is available for inspection upon request. i am [xxx], and was driving with my husband in new jersey. we were in the middle of driving, when the car suddenly failed to move anymore. cars behind us had to swerve off the road to avoid colliding with us. the problem has been confirmed b…”
2026-10-26 · Unknown Or Other“my 2019 honda hr-v sport had a cvt transmission failure due to premature belt deterioration exactly as described in honda service bulletin 21-047, confirmed by the honda dealer and manager. this happened during my normal driving without any prior symptom -- all of a sudden, all engine lights on the dashboard flashed, and i had to cautiously slow do…”
2026-10-23 · Air Bags · 84,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 honda hr-v. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the srs warning light remained illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the front passenger’s seat occupant detection sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the fai…”
2026-10-23 · Unknown Or Other“just entered the xxx expressway, driving approximately 40 to 50, going up a slight incline, normal driving conditions, i heard some noise in the rear of the car and then felt something bounced off it. it appeared to hit the car behind me and the part ended up on the side of the road…the rear spoiler. in my vehicle at the time of this occurrence …”
2026-10-06 · Unknown Or Other“the rear backup camera is failed along with the audio unit. there is a recall 24v-384 for the year and make of this vehicle but not the exact model. i think the recall should be expanded. i took it to the dealer who says the unit needs to be replaced. …”
2026-09-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“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 bar…”
2026-09-10 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“driver hit curb going 7 mph. no one was in the passenger seat. both passenger airbags deployed. …”
2026-09-08 · Lane Departure: Warning“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…”
2026-09-04 · Steering“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 noti…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.