Car parked. When I went to drive, engine light, ((P))! Light and park light remained on. The car would NOT go into reverse. Turned car off. Turned car back on. After 15-20 mins car went into reverse. While driving on I-95 all 3 lights turned on with the Park light blinking. I pulled onto shoulder. Googled causes. I checked gas cap which was on tightly. This is extremely concerning as it states…
2022 Honda HR-V electrical problems
severe Owners of the 2022 Honda HR-V have filed 22 NHTSA complaints about the electrical at roughly $850 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See electrical across all vehicles →
Complaints
22
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$850
| Model year | electrical complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 HR-V | 44 |
| 2019 HR-V | 60 |
| 2020 HR-V | 18 |
| 2021 HR-V | 13 |
| 2022 HR-V (this page) | 22 |
| 2023 HR-V | 26 |
| 2024 HR-V | 9 |
| 2025 HR-V | 3 |
| 2026 HR-V | 4 |
2crashes
1fire
2injuries
What stands out
Electrical accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 8 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA electrical complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of the 2022 HR-V describe a cluster of electrical gremlins that start early and persist stubbornly. The infotainment system—including rearview camera, navigation, and radio—goes blank or repeatedly loses GPS lock, sometimes within days of purchase. Multiple owners report getting a "system lost power and is acquiring location" message 20+ times over their ownership, with dealers admitting they "see this a lot" but offering no fix.
More serious: the vehicle loses engine power while driving at highway speeds—at least four occurrences in one case over less than two years—forcing restart attempts and leaving drivers worried about rear-end collisions. Owners also report sudden no-start conditions where the battery reads fully charged but the vehicle only clicks; even after battery replacement, the problem recurs. A cascade of false warning lights—power steering, stability control, brake, emissions, airbag—illuminates after highway miles, sometimes rendering the vehicle undrivable or speed-limited.
Seat weight sensor faults trigger airbag warnings; one owner's airbag deployed without any impact. Battery drain while parked, fuel sender faults showing empty tank on a full tank, and unintended acceleration are also reported. Dealerships consistently cannot diagnose or replicate these issues despite multiple visits, leaving owners stranded and Honda referring them to NHTSA. Some dealers decline further diagnostics citing cost or inability to reproduce the faults.
Same Honda HR-V electrical reports on nearby years: 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2023
Failure modes owners describe
Infotainment System Complete Failure
Infotainment display goes blank and becomes non-functional, sometimes preceded by intermittent power cycles. Loss of rearview camera, LaneWatch camera, navigation, radio, and USB ports.
When: Since purchase (February 2024); 10 days after delivery in another case; recurring since April 2022
Symptoms owners cite: Complete blank screen; Intermittent power cycling; Loss of rearview camera function; Loss of LaneWatch camera; Radio non-functional; USB ports failed; No navigation capability
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership technicians confirmed this is a known computer hardware issue frequent in this model year; no repair completed in narratives provided
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No active recall mentioned; dealership stated they 'see this a lot'
Infotainment GPS/Navigation System Lost Power
Infotainment screen displays message stating 'system lost power and is acquiring its location from the GPS satellites' repeatedly upon vehicle startup, rendering navigation and reverse camera useless.
When: Repeatedly since April 2022; March 2023; occurring 20-25+ times over ownership period
Symptoms owners cite: GPS acquisition message on startup; Navigation non-functional; Reverse camera disabled; Radio disabled; Repeated message display on multiple startups
Repairs/costs cited: Dealership ran basic tests, could not replicate issue and suggested customer return if it happens again; diagnostics refused due to cost concerns
Multiple Electrical System Warning Lights (Dashboard Cascade)
All or most dashboard warning lights illuminate simultaneously—power steering, stability control, emissions, braking systems, airbag, tire pressure, oil pressure—often after 200–300 miles of highway driving. Lights sometimes reset after technician intervention or turning vehicle off/on.
When: After 200–300 highway miles on 5/9/23; appears intermittently over multiple trips
Symptoms owners cite: Power Steering System (EPS) warning; Road Departure Mitigation warning; Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) warning; Emissions System warning; All Wheel Drive System warning; Brake System warning; Brake Hold system warning; Hill Start Assist warning; Tire Pressure Monitoring System warning; Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) flashing; Hold Brake light; Oil light flashing; Driver and Front Passenger Airbag light flashing; Dashboard lights out of sequence
Codes mentioned: Misfiring code (reported by Vegas Honda)
Repairs/costs cited: Las Vegas dealership detected multiple repair codes, cleared DTCs, performed fuel sample test (passed), found no stored codes on final test. Road Departure Mitigation system disabled by Los Angeles technician.
No-Start / Slow-Start with Clicking
Vehicle fails to crank or cranks slowly with clicking sounds; occurs regardless of temperature or recent driving history. Battery tests show full charge, but vehicle may not start until waited several minutes or after jump attempt.
When: Multiple instances reported; one case at 10 days post-delivery; persisting after battery replacement; at least 4 times within less than 2 years in one case; 55,200 miles noted in one case
Symptoms owners cite: Clicking sound when attempting start; No crank or slow crank; Battery shows full charge despite no-start; Vehicle cranks on second attempt after waiting; Intermittent starting difficulty; Vehicle will not accelerate above 40 mph after restart
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replaced in multiple cases but issue persisted; certified mechanic unable to diagnose cause; dealership unable to diagnose after multiple visits
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Manufacturer referred one contact to NHTSA Hotline to report
Loss of Engine Power While Driving
Engine shuts off or loses power while vehicle is in motion on highways and local roads, forcing driver to restart vehicle. Occurs multiple times over short ownership period.
When: At least 4 times within less than 2 years; 8/31/25, 9/14/25, 11/16/25 in one case; twice on highway in one case
Symptoms owners cite: Engine suddenly stops while driving at various speeds; Loss of motive power; Vehicle unable to restart immediately; Multiple restart attempts needed; Vehicle limited to 40 mph or less after restart; No warning lamps or messages prior to failure
Repairs/costs cited: Dealerships inspected three times but unable to diagnose cause in multiple cases
Battery Drain While Parked
Battery drains completely while vehicle is parked, preventing starting. Occurs repeatedly despite battery replacement with new unit.
When: October/November 2023; battery drained 3 times in one month
Symptoms owners cite: Dead battery when returning to parked vehicle; No warning lights preceding drain; Vehicle will not start
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replaced (dealership claimed defective battery), but drain recurred within weeks
Seat Weight Sensor Fault / Airbag SRS Issues
SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) warning light illuminates, or airbag deploys without impact/collision. Diagnostic testing shows sensor problem under front passenger seat.
When: Various instances reported; one case at vehicle startup
Symptoms owners cite: SRS Problem light on dashboard; Airbag deployed without impact or collision; Seat belt tensioner engaged without cause; No forward collision warning; No external impact factors
Codes mentioned: U3000-49
Repairs/costs cited: Front passenger seat weight sensor replacement quoted at $1,300; dealership advised towing and replacement needed
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Safety Recall 24-036 (Seat Weight Sensor Defect) exists for 2020-2022 HR-V, but some 2022 VINs not included in recall; Safety Recall 2020-22 Multi-Model Seat Weight Sensor Campaign Notice (replaces Service Bulletin 24-042), dated February 6, 2024
Dashboard Warning Lights and Engine Limp-Mode
Check engine light, parking brake light, and other warnings illuminate; vehicle restricted to low speed (10 mph or less) with white smoke from exhaust and rough pulling/yanking sensation.
When: While driving after prior emission/brake issues had been addressed
Symptoms owners cite: Engine light on; Parking light flashing; Parking brake light on; Vehicle limited to 10 mph maximum speed; White smoke from exhaust; Vehicle pulling and yanking sensation; Dashboard message to pull over and park
Codes mentioned: P2DE1
Repairs/costs cited: Prior calibration and part replacement performed by dealer; white smoke and speed limitation appeared after this service
Fuel Sender / Level Sensor Fault
Dashboard displays false fuel level warning (shows no gas despite full tank) along with brake and sensor warnings. Vehicle immobilized or speed-restricted until power cycled.
When: Recurring over 10 months; approximately 31,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: All sensor warning lights on dashboard; Vehicle will not move or moves very slowly; False empty fuel tank reading; Emergency brake warning (brake not engaged); Vehicle immobilized
Repairs/costs cited: Fuel sensor identified as stuck; dealer promised to order and replace part but did not follow through and ceased communication
Infotainment and Radio Power Loss / Static
Radio system loses power intermittently or produces static and loses reception; infotainment loses power requiring GPS re-acquisition.
When: Shortly after purchase (2/17/22); 10 days after delivery in another case; persisting despite dealer service attempts
Symptoms owners cite: Radio loses power; Static on radio; Poor or no radio reception; Apple CarPlay disconnects repeatedly; Anti-theft system loses power; Bluetooth disconnects; Infotainment needs GPS re-acquisition
Repairs/costs cited: Battery replaced but issue persisted; dealership recommended phone updates (already current) and OEM cable use (already in use); issues not replicated by dealer
Unintended Acceleration / Braking
Vehicle accelerates or brakes on its own; brake and accelerator get stuck; brake warnings triggered when no other vehicles present.
When: Occurring frequently
Symptoms owners cite: Unintended acceleration; Unintended braking; Brake warnings without cause; Accelerator gets stuck; Brake gets stuck
Ground Wire Tampering / Undisclosed Damage
Vehicle shut down unexpectedly while driving; inspection revealed ground wire tampered with, typically associated with prior accident damage not disclosed at purchase.
When: Unexpected shutdown while driving
Symptoms owners cite: Vehicle shuts down while driving
Repairs/costs cited: Diagnostic retrieval charged $738; tampering suggests prior unrevealed damage
Brake System Failure / Brake Hold Malfunction
Brake and electronic parking brake warning lights illuminate; vehicle refuses to shift into reverse or move; brake system shows electrical malfunction.
When: Multiple instances; one while infant in vehicle
Symptoms owners cite: Engine light on; Park light blinking; Brake hold light on; Vehicle will not go into reverse; Vehicle will not move; Vehicle limited to low speed
Codes mentioned: P2DE1 in one related case
Repairs/costs cited: Gas cap checked (secure); issue resolved after vehicle powered down and restarted after 15-20 minutes
Synthesized from 22 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
Received the following message on the infotainment screen upon starting my car: "system lost power and is acquiring its location from the GPS satellites. This usually takes less than 10 minutes. * Start the engine. * Park the vehicle in an open area away from trees, power lines, and tall buildings. * Remove loose articles, mobile phones, or electrical accessories located near the GPS antenna.…
Vehicle lost power 3 times within a 3 month period, with inability to go above 40 mph on the freeway. Dates of loss of power are: 8/31/25, 9/14/25, 11/16/25 Safety is of grave concern due to loss of power and inability to drive over 40mph on freeway. Took into (2) dealerships three times and they were unable to diagnose issue. The vehicle has been inspected 3 times. This vehicle should be added…
Brakes failed, air bags didn't deploy, seat belt failed, collision mitigation system failed
2022 HRV battery is draining while parked. I have had the new car for 2 years, low mileage with no problems until this past month October/November 2023 the battery has drained 3 times. Honda of Frankfort, KY replaced the battery (said it was defective). The car worked fine for a couple of weeks, then the battery drained again yesterday, November 13, 2023. I had it towed to Frankfort, Ky Neil…
My car frequently accelerates or brakes on its own. It gives brake warnings when no one is near me and the brake or accelerator get stuck.
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Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2022 Honda HR-V?
It's a meaningful issue. 22 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Based on the 22 complaints filed, electrical issues most often appear around 55,200 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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