NHTSA has received 107 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda HR-V, or 40.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.95, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 45% lower; against other Subcompact SUVs it is 63% higher.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2023-08-06 and 2026-07-15. Median delay from incident to filing: 8 days.
107Complaints
40.0Complaints per year on the road
0.95Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
4Recalls
8.4%Share involving a crash or fire
19Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2023) drew 186.4 complaints per year, more than this one. The following model year (2025) drew 25.1 per year, fewer than this one. In its first two years on the road the 2024 model collected 92 complaints, 31% higher than the average vehicle of the same model year.
The most common problem area is Steering (43.0% of complaints), followed by Electrical (11.2%) and Body & structure (11.2%). Steering complaints are 6.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Steering reports, owners most often mention “notification steering”, “steering recall”, “distribution disconnect”, “received notification” and “amount recall”. 9 reports (8.4%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 8 injuries and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 10 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the first year (67% of incidents). In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 57 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for this model year. 50% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate” (opened 2024-04-04, closed 2025-03-26).
Complaint index
vs. all tracked vehicles0.95
vs. other Honda models0.55
vs. other 2024 models1.05
vs. other Subcompact SUVs1.63
Complaints in first 2 years on the road · vs. same-year average (92)1.31
The contact owns a 2024 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while the contact's daughter was driving at 42 mph with the cruise control engaged, the collision mitigation sensor independently activated.
Brakes · 2026-02-25 · ODI 11720393 · Crash
i hit a curb going about 10mph the axel bent and the whole wheel pop off with the shock and everything. it totaled the car i’ve tried to report to honda no reply
Steering · 2026-01-05 · ODI 11708954 · Crash
*The vehicle exhibited a profound and worrisome vibration under the driver's seat ( I was also told by a Honda Serviceman in the passenger seat during the pre-service test drive, that he felt it, also), when accelerating at speeds of 53 mph and above on the…
Transmission / powertrain · 2026-07-15 · ODI 11750653
Rear liftgate window spontaneously cracked no signs of damage to the rear of vehicle rear glass was mostly intact but had tempered glass fracturing throughout while car was parked. In terms of safety, glass breaking spontaneously can cause damage to eyes/ect.
Body & structure · 2026-06-14 · ODI 11744006
Components of concern: collision mitigation braking system - while driving with no car in front of vehicle, car slammed on brakes - could have caused an accident. Yes, available for inspection.
Electrical · 2026-06-10 · ODI 11743239
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Accord and HR-V vehicles. The front seat belt pretensioners may be missing the rivet that secures the quick connector and wire plate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection," 209, "Seat Belt Assembles," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: A seat belt pretensioner missing a rivet will not properly restrain the occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt pretensioner assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are MG7 and NG5.
Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire PlateClosed
RQ24006 · SEAT BELTS · Opened 2024-04-04 · Closed 2025-03-26 · Model years: 2023, 2024
On April 4, 2024, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened RQ24006 to investigate American Honda Motor Co.âs (Hondaâs) proposed remedy for recall 23V-782 as well as scope of the vehicles involved. Honda issued recall 23V-782 on November 21, 2023, which concerns certain model year (MY) 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Honda Accord Hybrid, and Honda HR-V vehicles. Recall 23V-782 states that the …
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2024 Honda HR-V?
107 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Honda HR-V, or about 40.0 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2024 Honda HR-V?
The most common category is Steering, accounting for 43.0% of complaints.
Does the 2024 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Front Seat Belt Assemblies may be Missing the Rivet that Secures the Quick Connector and Wire Plate” (opened 2024-04-04, closed 2025-03-26).
Is the 2024 Honda HR-V still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 19 new complaints were filed, versus 57 in the 12 months before — the pace is falling.
How does the 2024 Honda HR-V compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 107 owner complaints about the 2024 Honda HR-V, or 40.0 per year on the road — a typical number of complaints for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.95, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 89 model-year 2024 vehicles we track, it ranks #64 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Honda models its rate is 45% lower; against other Subcompact SUVs it is 63% higher.