2021 Honda HR-V
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 21 of 63 complaints (33%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 83 in 2020 to 63 in 2021.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | vs. 2021 Small Station Wagons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 2,100–2,250 | 2,100–2,250 | 2,100–2,250 | 2,100–2,250 | 2,250–2,300 | |
| Combined MPG | 28–30 | 28–30 | 28–30 | 28–30 | 27–28 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 26–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | 26–28 / 31–34 | 25–26 / 30–32 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 292–314 | 292–314 | 292–315 | 292–314 | 309–326 | |
| Complaints filed | 234 | 83 | 63 | 86 | 685 | |
| Recalls issued | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 18 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 7 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 4 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
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 2021 Honda HR-V have?
4 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 2021 Honda HR-V?
Airbags & Restraints: 21 of 63 NHTSA complaints (33%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Honda HR-V get?
EPA rates it 28–30 MPG combined across 4 configurations.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2021 Honda HR-V?
EPA estimates $2,100–$2,250 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (4)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 28 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | $2,100 (low) | 292 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.8L | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 28 mpg (high) | 34 mpg (high) | 30 mpg (high) | $2,100 (low) | 292 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 3 | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 4 | 1.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 27 mpg | 31 mpg (low) | 29 mpg | $2,150 | 311 g/mi |
| Configuration 4 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4 | 1.8L | All-Wheel Drive | Regular | Small Station Wagons | 26 mpg (low) | 31 mpg (low) | 28 mpg (low) | $2,250 (high) | 315 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 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 (4)
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 26V332000 · May 22, 2026
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Consequence: Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION; BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · Campaign 24V384000 · May 31, 2024
Defect: Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · Campaign 24V064000 · Feb 2, 2024
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.
Consequence: An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA; BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION · Campaign 23V046000 · Feb 3, 2023
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384.