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2022 Honda HR-V Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Honda HR-V, 31% of the 88 total complaints filed for that model year. There are no related recalls, and reported failures include stalling, dashboard warning lights, and battery drain, with a median failure mileage of 30,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
27
31% of 88
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
30,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

  • Multiple warning lights (engine, parking brake, ABS) illuminate together on the dashboard, sometimes with the parking brake light flashing while the vehicle refuses to move.
  • The 12-volt battery drains repeatedly while the car is parked, even after dealers replace the battery.
  • The vehicle loses power while driving and cannot accelerate past 40 mph, occurring multiple times over a few months.
  • Infotainment and connected features (radio, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, anti-theft system) lose power and cut out intermittently, worsening with continued driving.
  • The vehicle stalls or shuts down unexpectedly while underway, with one owner told a ground wire had been tampered with.
  • Diagnostic trouble codes point to a failed module along with all warning lights, including ABS, turning on at once.

When 2022 Honda HR-V electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 19, 2021, latest Aug 13, 2026.

2022 Honda HR-V electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2021Jun 2022May 2023Jul 2024Feb 2025Jun 2025Jan 2026Aug 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Aug 2026; peak Nov 2023 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2022 Honda HR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by HR-V model year

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

  1. 201663 (26%)
  2. 201729 (24%)
  3. 201848 (31%)
  4. 201967 (29%)
  5. 202021 (25%)
  6. 202115 (24%)
  7. 202227 (31%)
  8. 202333 (5%)
  9. 202413 (12%)
  10. 20255 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2022 Honda HR-V, which is 31% of the 88 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V electrical system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the electrical system complaints for this model year.
At what mileage do 2022 HR-V electrical problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 30,000 miles.
Are the 2022 HR-V electrical issues dangerous?
Among the electrical system complaints, NHTSA records 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries associated with this model year.
How does the 2022 HR-V compare to other years for electrical complaints?
The 2022 HR-V's 31% share of electrical complaints is higher than the 2020 (25%), 2021 (24%), 2024 (12%), and 2025 (12%) model years, but similar to 2018 (31%).

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.