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Honda HR-V 2018 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2018 Honda HR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

160Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
19Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System50 complaints

50 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System41 complaints

41 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V314000, 23V858000.

Unknown Or Other22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes15 complaints

15 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V777000.

Engine13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

18V777000Reported November 1, 2018 - 64,785 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 64,785 vehicles across all affected models.

20V314000Reported May 28, 2020 - 135,995 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 135,995 vehicles across all affected models.

23V858000Reported December 18, 2023 - 2,490,460 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 2,490,460 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE22011Opened November 28, 2022 - Closed July 22, 2024

Rear Differential Seizure. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201810
201913
202011
20218
20227
202313
202437
202534
202627
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.