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ProblemsByVin Index / 2025-HONDA-HR-V / COMPLAINTS
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2025 Honda HR-V owner complaints

42 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle , including 1 reporting a crash, fire, injury, or fatality. Showing the 300 most recent — grouped by category for scanning.

steering 8 complaints shown

13 total in this category · severe · avg repair $700 · see steering cluster analysis →
12/17/2024 4,000 mi ODI #11631202.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormal sound before the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering). The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The dealer informed the contact that someone would call the next day; however, the contact was still awaiting a response from the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

12/04/2024 ODI #11628763.0

I have had a problem with the worm wheel steering box since I first purchased this vehicle. Being new to HONDA, I thought driving the vehicle was supposed to be rough and shaky. However, after some time, I knew it was not normal. I first reached out to HONDA in September and have consistently gotten the run around. I then made another appointment back in October to report it, then was told there was a recall. I asked if I could make an appointment and they said they have no parts, not sure when they will get parts because its on back-order. I went in again in November and my appointment to have the recall looked at was cancelled, therefore they did just an oil change that day. I followed up during that appointment, and was told, again they are unsure when or if they will get parts for the

12/02/2024 Crash ODI #11628397.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle suddenly pulled in front of the vehicle. The contact's wife attempted to make a turn, but the steering wheel failed to turn, causing the front driver's side corner of the vehicle to crash into the front passenger's side end of the other vehicle. No further information was available. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's wife did not sustain any injuries. The other driver sustained injuries but no further information was available. A police report was filed. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000(steering); however, the dealer infor

11/25/2024 ODI #11627322.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

10/15/2024 ODI #11619856.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V744000 (Steering) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

07/21/2026 ODI #11751951.0

•Steering rack •Unstable steering •dealership •no No messages, began while I was on the highway and had to control the steering on the highway. Which can create a accident .

07/13/2026 ODI #11750082.0

The steering on my ‘25 Honda HRV is sticky, at freeway speeds it makes even slight corrections dangerous. What was meant to be a slight curve turns into a swerve. Steering feels sticky and requires more force to move. I was driving on a curve and attempting to follow the curve on the freeway and the wheel wouldn’t smoothly go

06/27/2026 ODI #11746863.0

Today while driving my car steeling wheel was super hard to turn and all my warning signals came on and it did an emergency brake on the highway … which was super dangerous.

other 3 complaints shown

12/15/2025 ODI #11705133.0

My vehicle, 2025 Honda HRV EX-L is experiencing paint defects. It does not even have 3000 miles on it, and the paint is peeling. The color is Crystal Black Pearl, and even though outdoor elements are removed from the vehicle immediately, the car is still experiencing paint damage. The paint is cracking and peeling off in multiple areas where outside elements have hit it (tree sap, bird poop, pollen, etc.), the damage is still occurring even if removed immediately. Honda will not honor their paint defect warranty, as they claim this is environmental damage that would not be covered under their paint defect warranty. I was informed that their paint warranty only covers events where the paint is bubbling and cracking from under the paint, or rust is occurring. This defect is happening on a ne

09/10/2025 ODI #11686302.0

Car is having the smell of gas inside of vehicle

09/04/2024 ODI #11612471.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the Forward Collision Avoidance feature unexpectedly activated, and the vehicle independently stopped. The contact had not depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had not stalled. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where the Forward Collision Avoidance sensor was turned off. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 338.

body 2 complaints shown

09/29/2025 ODI #11690428.0

I purchased my car in December 26, 2024 brand new. in January 2025 I had a rock hit my windshield which caused a crack. I had it replaced. Then in June and another rock hit my windshield, which caused another crack, and that windshield was replaced again on August 6, 2025. Within 3 weeks of having it replaced a small piece of gravel hit the windshield causing another crack which I have not replaced yet. Since the last crack, I now have an additional crack cause by another small piece of gravel. I contacted the Honda dealer to which they said "sorry you just have bad luck" I have also filed a complaint with Honda customer service. I've done a little digging, and this seems to be a trend with the new 2025 HR-V body style. I'm concerned that if the windshield is this easy to break with small

07/29/2026 ODI #11753423.0

Back window of vehicle just shattered while parking without any physical damaged. This happened common with 23 and 24. Did not expect happened with model 25

powertrain 1 complaint shown

12/02/2024 ODI #11628220.0

Improperly manufactured EPS gearbox worm wheel and improperly worm hear. Received notice via USPS. Only purchased car Augusta 2024. Local dealer doesn't have the part in stock.

brakes 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $450 · see brakes cluster analysis →
10/27/2025 ODI #11695838.0

Driving at night on rural interstate with clear weather. Car driving at ~75 mph when the emergency breaking engaged. There was no traffic in front and thankfully none behind. The brakes locked in and the transmission downshifted to stop. Again nothing in front. IF someone would had been behind me, they could not have stopped time with combination of braking and downshifting. Approximately 2 hours latter, this emergency braking system locked again for no apparent reason. The car has <10k miles and again the weather was clear with no rain, fog, etc., pavement dry and no wind. There was limited traffic and no obvious bright street lighting to interfer.

cruise control 1 complaint shown

10/07/2025 ODI #11691885.0

When driving with cruise control on the vehicle will brake when car is coming toward me from other lane as if the car is going in my lane and it is not. It has caused me to have several close calls with cars behind me almost hitting me.

engine 1 complaint shown

10/03/2025 ODI #11691218.0

*my vehicle was running from tampa florida to atlanta georgia and The oil drain plug was ejected and my vehicle lost compression and locked the steering wheel . *I had to maneuver off the highway to try not to cause damage to myself, my passenger and other vehicles. * Yes, my vehicle was towed to the nearest Honda and it is Stone Mountain Honda located in Georgia and they performed a diagnosis which indicates the ejection of the oil drain plug. This diagnosis was sent to Westshore Honda in Tampa Florida where they performed maintenance by Warranty and they did not want to accept the diagnosis. *Yes, the diagnosis was made at the Stone Mountain Honda dealership located in Georgia. *No, it never turned on a warning light only the message when I managed to leave the road which said "Yo

electrical 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $850 · see electrical cluster analysis →
09/27/2025 ODI #11690046.0

While parking my car and going under 20 mph, my car suddenly accelerated. My foot was not on the brake or the accelerator when this occurred. I was forced to slam my brake to prevent myself from hitting the curb in front of me . This has happened twice, both in the process of turning to park and going under 20 mph. My cruise control was not on at the time. I have taken my car to Honda to investigate and they were unable to replicate the issue.

visibility 1 complaint shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $350 · see visibility cluster analysis →
06/25/2026 15,000 mi ODI #11746440.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the rear glass fractured, causing glass to fall into the rear of the vehicle. The contact reviewed the back over prevention camera and saw no cause for the glass to fracture. The dealer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the replacement of the rear glass was not covered under recall or warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

suspension 1 complaint shown

06/24/2025 4,402 mi ODI #11668910.0

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was wobbling abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the results of the diagnostic test was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and suggested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 4,402.

Showing 300 of 42 total complaints. The full federal record is available at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2025/Honda/HR-V#complaints.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-08-02. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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