2018 Honda HR-V
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Electrical
Electrical leads by volume: 47 of 156 complaints (30%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.
Complaints filed rose from 122 in 2017 to 156 in 2018.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | vs. 2018 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,000–2,250 | 2,000–2,250 | 2,000–2,250 | 2,100–2,250 | 2,100–2,250 | |
| Combined MPG | 28–31 | 28–31 | 28–31 | 28–30 | 28–30 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 25–28 / 32–34 | 25–28 / 31–34 | 25–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 290–314 | 289–314 | 289–314 | 292–314 | 292–314 | |
| Complaints filed | 239 | 122 | 156 | 234 | 83 | |
| Recalls issued | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 13 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 8 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| Injuries reported | 11 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Honda HR-V?
Electrical: 47 of 156 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates it 28–31 MPG combined across 5 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2018 Honda HR-V?
EPA estimates $2,000–$2,250 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Manual 6-spd | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 25 mpg (low) | 33 mpg | 28 mpg (low) | $2,250 (high) | 314 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 28 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 289 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 28 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 31 mpg (high) | $2,000 (low) | 289 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 27 mpg | 31 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 314 g/mi (high) |
| Configuration 5 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 27 mpg | 31 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 314 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 47 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Brakes | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 8 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (3)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 23V858000 · Dec 19, 2023
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 20V314000 · May 29, 2020
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER · Campaign 18V777000 · Nov 7, 2018
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Acura MDX, 2017-2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda HR-V and Honda Odyssey, and 2016 Honda HR-V vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating, causing gas pockets to form, reducing brake performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: A reduction of braking performance increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be notified, and Honda or Acura dealers will bleed the brakes, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are C31 and L30.