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2022 Honda HR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

56/100

#5 most-complained of 10 HR-V years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Honda HR-V has 88 NHTSA complaints and a Complaint Index of 56, ranking 5th worst of 10 model years. Engine issues (32% of complaints) and electrical system problems (31%) lead, with three recalls including two camera display fixes and one airbag sensor recall.

Complaints
88
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
8 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
27.5 city / 32.5 hwy

Top 2022 Honda HR-V problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine28 (32%)
  2. Electrical System27 (31%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain19 (22%)
  4. Other15 (17%)
  5. Brakes14 (16%)
  6. Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (13%)
  7. Steering9 (10%)
  8. Airbags8 (9%)
  9. Fuel System5 (6%)
  10. Visibility & Wipers5 (6%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal failing to stop the vehicle promptly, sometimes at highway speeds, without any warning light illuminated.
  • Some describe sudden unintended acceleration shortly after taking delivery, with the vehicle lurching forward unexpectedly at low speed.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal collisions despite significant front-end damage, in some cases totaling the vehicle.
  • Steering has been described as becoming stiff or overcorrecting at low speed, leading to loss of control and a curb impact.
  • Brake calipers were reported leaking fluid, triggering an intermittent brake warning light before service.
  • The collision avoidance system was reported to fail completely in one crash, contributing to a total loss of the vehicle.
2022 Honda HR-V complaints: complaints filed per month11Dec 2021Jul 2022Apr 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Oct 2025May 2026
150 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2023 (11).

2022 Honda HR-V recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. NHTSA 24V064000Feb 1, 2024Airbags750,114 vehicles

    Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

    Risk: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

  3. 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.

2022 Honda HR-V fuel economy and fuel cost

City
27.5 MPG
Highway
32.5 MPG
Combined
29.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,200
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.

2022 compared with other HR-V years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Best1183529.5
2021Best063429.5
2022Caution5688329.5
2023Avoid100686327.5
2024Avoid89108427.5

All Honda HR-V years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Honda HR-V reliable?
NHTSA lists 88 complaints and a Complaint Index of 56 for the 2022 HR-V, ranking it 5th worst out of 10 model years covered, giving it a 'Caution' rating relative to other HR-V years.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda HR-V?
Engine complaints make up 32% of all reports and electrical system issues make up 31%, followed by transmission and powertrain complaints at 22% and brake complaints at 16%.
Does the 2022 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists three recalls for the 2022 HR-V: two involving the rearview camera not displaying on startup, and one involving seat weight sensors tied to airbag deployment.
What year Honda HR-V should I avoid?
Based on Complaint Index scores, the 2023 HR-V (100) and 2019 HR-V (78) rank worse than 2022 (56), while 2020 and 2021 rank as 'Best' with much lower indexes of 11 and 0.
At what mileage do 2022 HR-V problems typically occur?
Median mileage at failure varies by system: engine issues occur around a median of 11,000 miles, brake issues around 7,000 miles, and airbag issues around 5,000 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.