How common are engine problems on the 2022 Honda HR-V?

NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints out of 88 total complaints for the 2022 HR-V, which is 32% of all complaints for that model year, the highest share among the years tracked.

Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V engine?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this issue area.

At what mileage do these engine problems happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,000 miles.

What kind of engine issues do owners describe?

Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, unexpected power loss at speed, RPM spikes during cruise control use, and warning lights appearing alongside stalling.

Have these engine complaints led to crashes?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to this complaint area for the 2022 HR-V, with 0 injuries reported.

2022 Honda HR-V Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 28 of 88 total complaints (32%) on the 2022 Honda HR-V, the highest share of any model year in the data. Owners report sudden acceleration, power loss, and stalling, with a median failure mileage of 11,000 miles. No related recall is listed.

Engine complaints: 28; 32% of 88
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 11,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Sudden unintended acceleration where the vehicle lunges forward or surges to high speed without driver input, sometimes right after braking.
Unexpected loss of power or acceleration at highway speeds, forcing the driver to pull over and restart the vehicle.
Engine RPM spikes on its own while cruise control is engaged, causing the vehicle to speed up unexpectedly.
Multiple warning lights illuminating together, including check engine, brake system, and electric parking brake alerts, sometimes paired with stalling or loss of braking assistance.
Vehicle abruptly decelerates or loses speed while driving uphill or in traffic with no warning.

When 2022 Honda HR-V engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 24, 2021, latest Aug 17, 2026.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2021 to Aug 2026; peak May 2022 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2022 Honda HR-V

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by HR-V model year

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

201630 (13%)
201719 (16%)
201821 (13%)
201926 (11%)
202015 (18%)
20216 (10%)
202228 (32%)
20239 (1%)
20244 (4%)
20255 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2022 Honda HR-V?: NHTSA lists 28 engine complaints out of 88 total complaints for the 2022 HR-V, which is 32% of all complaints for that model year, the highest share among the years tracked.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V engine?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data for this issue area.
At what mileage do these engine problems happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 11,000 miles.
What kind of engine issues do owners describe?: Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration, unexpected power loss at speed, RPM spikes during cruise control use, and warning lights appearing alongside stalling.
Have these engine complaints led to crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires linked to this complaint area for the 2022 HR-V, with 0 injuries reported.