Owner report · 2018 model year

2018 Honda HR-V

Crash-test image: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation.

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical leads by volume: 50 of 160 complaints (31%) mention it. Complaints mentioning Airbags & Restraints include more reported injuries (5) than those mentioning any other identified area.

Complaints filed rose from 124 in 2017 to 160 in 2018.

Data last changed Nov 7, 2026. Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

At a glance

NHTSA complaints: 160
Recall campaigns: 3
EPA fuel cost per year: $2,000–$2,200
Combined MPG: 28–31

Complaints by model year

2432016
1242017
1602018
2422019
862020

Where owners report problems

Electrical50 (31%)
Fuel System41 (26%)
Other22 (14%)
Brakes18 (11%)
Transmission & Drivetrain16 (10%)
Engine13 (8%)

Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	vs. 2018 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,000–2,200	2,000–2,200	2,000–2,200	2,100–2,200	2,100–2,200
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	243	124	160	242	86	Not compared
Recalls issued	2	0	3	7	5	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	13	13	11	19	8	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	1	0	0	1	2	Not compared
Injuries reported	11	7	5	4	2	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	5	5	4	4

Common questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Honda HR-V have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 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: 50 of 160 NHTSA complaints (31%) 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–$2,200 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (5)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
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)	$2,200 (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

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Injuries
Engine	13	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	16	0	0
Fuel System	41	0	0
Electrical	50	3	2
Brakes	18	5	2
Steering	3	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	3	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	8	6	5
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	10	2	0
Body, Seats & Latches	12	2	1
Visibility & Lighting	10	0	0
Other	22	1	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 18, 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 28, 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 1, 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.