Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2024 Honda HR-V visibility problems
moderate Owners of the 2024 Honda HR-V have filed 7 NHTSA complaints about the visibility at roughly $350 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of July 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See visibility across all vehicles →
Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$350
| Model year | visibility complaints |
|---|---|
| 2022 HR-V | 4 |
| 2023 HR-V | 333 |
| 2024 HR-V (this page) | 7 |
| 2025 HR-V | 3 |
What stands out
Among the 7 model years of Honda HR-V in our records for visibility problems, this one ranks #2 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering visibility on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2023-2024 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the driverâs side heater vent temperature not as hot as passengerâs side vent temperature. Customer may also notice a clicking or popping noise when adjusting temperature. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect specific parts from the vehicle prior to your attempting a repair of any kind.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
What owners are reporting 0 most recent
Had visibility trouble with your 2024 Honda HR-V?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2024 Honda HR-V?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 7 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility 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 visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2024/Honda/HR-V.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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