2024 Honda HR-V Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
89/100
#2 most-complained of 10 HR-V years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2024 Honda HR-V ranks 2nd worst of 10 model years, with a Complaint Index of 89 and 108 complaints, 51 of them steering-related. It carries a Caution/Avoid verdict relative to other HR-V years, with 4 recalls and 8 reported crashes.
- Complaints
- 108
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 31 hwy
Top 2024 Honda HR-V problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering51 (47%)
- Other20 (19%)
- Electrical System13 (12%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (12%)
- Visibility & Wipers13 (12%)
- Brakes12 (11%)
- Seat Belts8 (7%)
- Structure & Body6 (6%)
- Lane Departure5 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (5%)
What owners report
- Drivers report sudden loss of steering control while turning, with the vehicle continuing straight and running off the road.
- Steering issues are described as causing difficulty turning that led to collisions, sometimes with no dashboard warning messages.
- Some owners say hitting a curb at low speed bent the axle and popped the wheel off, totaling the vehicle.
- Collision mitigation systems reportedly engage on their own, causing hard braking or a near-seizure of the steering wheel at highway speed.
- Seat belts have been reported to fail to lock in place, raising concern for child car seat safety.
- Owners describe brakes failing to stop the vehicle, with it continuing to roll after the brake pedal was applied.
2024 Honda HR-V recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V054000Jan 29, 2026Structure & Body32 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, and 2024 HR-V, Pilot, and Acura Integra vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in a loose seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A loose driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 10, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are ONC, KND, BNE and ZNF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning February 5, 2026. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V859.
- NHTSA 24V859000Nov 14, 2024Structure & Body121 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Honda Accord, Accord Hybrid, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Pilot, and 2024 HR-V, Acura Integra and Acura Integra Type S vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may not have been tightened properly, which can result in an unsecured seat. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: An unsecured driver's seat may not adequately restrain the driver during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's seat cushion frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 6, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
- NHTSA 24V744000Oct 3, 2024Steering1,693,199 vehicles
Steering
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.
Risk: Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.
2024 Honda HR-V fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,350
- 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.
2024 compared with other HR-V years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Honda HR-V reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 HR-V ranks 2nd worst among 10 model years with a Complaint Index of 89 and 108 complaints, most tied to steering.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2024 Honda HR-V?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 51 of 108 complaints (47%) and 7 of the reported crashes, with a median failure mileage of 9,608 miles.
- Does the 2024 Honda HR-V have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 HR-V, covering steering (worm gear spring), seat belt pretensioners, and two driver's seat cushion frame recalls.
- How does the 2024 HR-V compare to other HR-V years?
- The 2024 model has a Complaint Index of 89, second only to 2023's index of 100 (Avoid). Years like 2020, 2021, and 2025 score much lower, with indexes of 11, 0, and 44.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Honda HR-V?
- EPA rates the 2024 HR-V at 27.5 mpg combined (25.5 city/31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,350.