Is the collision avoidance system reliable on the 2019 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists 37 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2019 HR-V, which is 16% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among HR-V model years listed.

Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have a camera recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls covering this area: campaign 23V046000 and campaign 24V384000, both addressing a rearview camera image that may not display when the engine starts.

At what mileage do camera problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2019 HR-V is 32,000 miles.

Have collision avoidance failures caused crashes?

NHTSA data shows one crash linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 HR-V, with no reported fires or injuries.

Are the camera recalls a do-not-drive order?

No. Neither recall (23V046000 nor 24V384000) is flagged as do-not-drive or park-outside; the remedy is a free display audio unit software update.

2019 Honda HR-V Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

The 2019 Honda HR-V has 37 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints, 16% of its 235 total complaints for the year, the highest share of any HR-V model year. NHTSA has issued two related recalls, both for rearview camera display software, and one crash is linked to this area.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 37; 16% of 235
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 32,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Owners report the multipurpose camera unit failing internally, which disables Honda Sensing functions like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, road departure mitigation, and automatic high beams.
Some describe the forward collision system braking the vehicle suddenly and without an obstacle present, or failing to brake when needed.
Dashboard warning lights for lane keeping, collision mitigation, auto high beams, and road departure appear intermittently, often while driving on the highway.
Several complaints cite a diagnostic trouble code (U3000-49) traced to camera hardware, with one owner noting the camera ran at an elevated internal temperature.
Owners report the rearview or front safety camera failing outright, requiring replacement, sometimes after the vehicle is out of warranty.

When 2019 Honda HR-V collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 26, 2021, latest Sep 8, 2026.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2019 Honda HR-V

NHTSA 24V384000May 31, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras114,686 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA 23V046000Feb 2, 2023Collision Avoidance & Cameras114,686 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
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.
Remedy: 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.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by HR-V model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20163 (1%)
20171 (1%)
20180 (0%)
201937 (16%)
20207 (8%)
20217 (11%)
202211 (13%)
20238 (1%)
202413 (12%)
20258 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Is the collision avoidance system reliable on the 2019 Honda HR-V?: NHTSA lists 37 complaints about Collision Avoidance & Cameras for the 2019 HR-V, which is 16% of all complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among HR-V model years listed.
Does the 2019 Honda HR-V have a camera recall?: Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls covering this area: campaign 23V046000 and campaign 24V384000, both addressing a rearview camera image that may not display when the engine starts.
At what mileage do camera problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area on the 2019 HR-V is 32,000 miles.
Have collision avoidance failures caused crashes?: NHTSA data shows one crash linked to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints on the 2019 HR-V, with no reported fires or injuries.
Are the camera recalls a do-not-drive order?: No. Neither recall (23V046000 nor 24V384000) is flagged as do-not-drive or park-outside; the remedy is a free display audio unit software update.