2022 Honda HR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Honda HR-V has a complaint index of 56, ranks 5th out of 10 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Engine (32%) and Electrical System (31%) complaints lead, with 3 recalls including two camera display issues and one airbag sensor recall.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 56/100
- #5 of 10 HR-V years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 88
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 10
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 27.5 city / 32.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2022 Honda HR-V problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine28 (32%)
- Electrical System27 (31%)
- Transmission & Powertrain19 (22%)
- Other15 (17%)
- Brakes14 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (13%)
- Steering9 (10%)
- Airbags8 (9%)
- Fuel System5 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers5 (6%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes reportedly fail to stop the vehicle promptly, with drivers describing the pedal being depressed but the car sliding or taking longer than expected to halt.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in front-end crashes, even in cases where the vehicle was totaled and other vehicles' airbags deployed.
- Brake calipers reportedly leaked fluid, triggering intermittent brake warning lights before a crash occurred.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration from a stop or while inching forward, with the vehicle surging without warning.
- Steering reportedly became stiff and overcorrected at low speed, described as starting with a clunking sound from the front driver's side.
- Collision avoidance and camera systems reportedly failed entirely in at least one case tied to a crash.
2022 Honda HR-V recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 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.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Honda HR-V reliable?
- NHTSA lists 88 complaints for the 2022 HR-V, giving it a complaint index of 56 and a Caution verdict, ranking 5th out of 10 model years for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda HR-V?
- Engine complaints account for 32% of reports and Electrical System complaints for 31%, followed by Transmission & Powertrain at 22% and Brakes at 16%.
- Does the 2022 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 HR-V: two involving the rearview camera display not showing an image on startup, and one involving airbag seat weight sensors. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2022 HR-V compare to other years?
- The 2022 HR-V's complaint index of 56 is worse than 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2025, which all earned Best or Good verdicts, but better than 2019, 2023, and 2024, which were rated Avoid.
- Were there crashes linked to 2022 HR-V complaints?
- NHTSA data shows 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 8 injuries tied to 2022 HR-V complaints, with Brakes (5 crashes) and Airbags (4 crashes) among the most crash-associated problem areas.