2018 Honda HR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#7 most-complained of 10 HR-V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2018 Honda HR-V has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 7th of 10 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other HR-V years. It has 156 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 156
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 11 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29
- 27 city / 33 hwy
Top 2018 Honda HR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System48 (31%)
- Fuel System40 (26%)
- Other22 (14%)
- Engine21 (13%)
- Brakes18 (12%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (10%)
- Structure & Body12 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (5%)
- Airbags7 (4%)
- Steering3 (2%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in low-to-moderate speed frontal crashes, including one at 30 mph and another at 27 mph.
- Brake pedal reportedly traveled to the floor or failed to stop the vehicle, leading to crashes into a house, a post, and other vehicles.
- One owner reported total brake failure in winter conditions that resulted in a crash at 30 mph.
- A gear shifter issue was described where the vehicle moved independently while being shifted into park, leading to a crash into a pole.
- Dashboard warning lights for brakes, engine, oil, and tires reportedly lit up simultaneously shortly after purchase, recurring after a dealer reset.
- One owner reported the engine RPMs kept climbing even with the brake pedal depressed, requiring a shift to neutral to regain control.
2018 Honda HR-V recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V858000Dec 18, 2023Fuel System2,490,460 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 20V314000May 28, 2020Fuel System135,995 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
Remedy: 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.
- NHTSA 18V777000Nov 1, 2018Brakes64,785 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
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.
Remedy: 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.
2018 Honda HR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 29 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other HR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Relative to other HR-V model years, the 2018 has a complaint index of 33 and ranks 7th out of 10 years tracked, earning a Good verdict. It has fewer complaints than several other HR-V years, including 2016, 2019, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- What problems does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?
- NHTSA complaints for the 2018 HR-V are concentrated in the Electrical System (48 complaints, 31% share) and Fuel System (40 complaints, 26% share), followed by Engine, Brakes, and Transmission & Powertrain issues.
- Does the 2018 Honda HR-V have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 20V314000, reported in May 2020, covers a fuel pump assembly replacement for the 2018-2019 HR-V, and a broader 2023 recall (23V858000) also covers fuel pump module replacement on the 2018 HR-V.
- Are there brake recalls on the 2018 Honda HR-V?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 18V777000, reported in November 2018, addresses rear brake caliper pistons on the 2018-2019 HR-V, with dealers bleeding the brakes free of charge.
- How does the 2018 HR-V compare to other HR-V years?
- The 2018 HR-V's complaint index of 33 is lower than 2016 (67), 2019 (78), 2022 (56), 2023 (100), and 2024 (89), but higher than 2017 (11), 2020 (22), and 2021 (0).