YearToAvoid

2025 Honda HR-V Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 Honda HR-V has a complaint index of 44 and ranks 6th worst out of 10 model years, earning a Good verdict. Steering issues lead complaints at 30% share, tied to a recall for the worm gear spring, but no do-not-drive orders exist.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
44/100
#6 of 10 HR-V years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
43
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
2
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Steering
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
27.5
25.5 city / 31 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2025 Honda HR-V problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Steering13 (30%)
  2. Other11 (26%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (19%)
  4. Brakes7 (16%)
  5. Electrical System5 (12%)
  6. Engine5 (12%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers5 (12%)
  8. Fuel System3 (7%)
  9. Lane Departure2 (5%)
  10. Structure & Body2 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering wheel can suddenly fail to turn during a maneuver, leading to a collision.
  • Owners report a dashboard message about brake system failure right before a crash, with airbags not deploying.
  • The Forward Collision Avoidance system has unexpectedly activated at highway speed and stopped the vehicle without brake input.
  • Some owners describe the electric power steering gearbox worm wheel feeling rough or shaky from the time of purchase.
  • Real-world fuel economy has come in far below the window-sticker rating, with one owner filling up three times a week.
  • The rear end has wobbled abnormally at undisclosed speeds without a diagnosed cause.
2025 Honda HR-V complaints: complaints filed per month5Sep 2024Dec 2024Apr 2025Sep 2025Jan 2026May 2026Sep 2026
43 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2024 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2026 (5).

2025 Honda HR-V recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2025 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.

2025 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
2023Avoid100686327.5
2024Avoid89108427.5
2025Good4443127.5

All Honda HR-V years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Honda HR-V reliable?
Compared to other HR-V years, the 2025 model has a complaint index of 44 and ranks 6th worst of 10 years tracked, giving it a Good verdict.
What is the main problem with the 2025 Honda HR-V?
Steering is the top problem area, making up 30% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 4,000 miles.
Does the 2025 Honda HR-V have a recall?
Yes, one recall (24V744000) covers a steering worm gear spring that needs grease replacement or redistribution, affecting several Honda and Acura models built in the same span.
How does the 2025 HR-V compare to other model years?
Its complaint index of 44 is lower than 2019, 2023, and 2024, which are rated Avoid with indexes of 78, 100, and 89 respectively.
What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Honda HR-V?
EPA rates it at 27.5 mpg combined (25.5 city / 31 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $2,350.

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.