2018 Honda HR-V Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other HR-V years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda HR-V. That ranks 4th out of 12 HR-V model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (49 complaints, 31%), typically at around 26,500 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 5 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 158owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Honda HR-V problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 49 | 31% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 27 | 17% | 43,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 22 | 14% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 15 | 9% | 95,861 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 9% | 10,768 | — | — |
| Engine | 13 | 8% | 2,370 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 8% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 7% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 6% | 1,628 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 4% | 1,066 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 4% | 81 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 3,600 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 1,803 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 14,400 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 25,073 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | 200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2018 Honda HR-V recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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
Problem: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear Differential Seizure (PE22011) — opened Nov 28, 2022, closed Jul 22, 2024.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2018 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the LCD display was intermittently distorted or inoperable at startup and while driving, preventing the driver from monitoring the safety features, including the fuel gauge. The dealer was contacted, and an appointment was scheduled for a…
When I started the vehicle ï¼LCD screen inside instrument cluster does not read cannot get fuel amount or mileage. It goes normal after driving 40 minutes.It happens every time since 9/20/2026
The white paint on this vehicle is peeling off. It may come off in a large amount driving down the highway which could cause a safety issue for any vehicle nearby. Honda is aware of this defective paint and should be made to repaint this vehicle no matter when the grace period ranout.
Far right gauge in cluster, namely fuel level, mileage, warning icons etc only is visible when the vehicle is extremely warmed up. Otherwise, this gauge is totally black. Has been this way since 2019.
Car paint is White Orchid Pearl and had been issued NHTSA complaint about it. The manufacturer lately issued warranty for the paint limited to 7 years (Mar/2025). Car paint started to chip off firstly on the driver side door as a small spot in 2022 and when notified the dealer, they did not pay…
Other Honda HR-V years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 HR-V | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 HR-V | 18 | 0 |
| 2025 HR-V | 47 | 1 |
| 2024 HR-V | 109 | 4 |
| 2023 HR-V | 687 | 3 |
| 2022 HR-V | 88 | 3 |
| 2021 HR-V | 63 | 4 |
| 2020 HR-V | 84 | 5 |
| 2019 HR-V | 236 | 7 |
| 2018 | 158 | 3 |
| 2017 HR-V | 123 | 0 |
| 2016 HR-V | 241 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda HR-V?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, unknown or other problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 49 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda HR-V?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 Honda HR-V a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other HR-V model years, the 2018 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.