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Owner report · 2026 model year

2026 Honda HR-V

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Electrical

Electrical is the largest identified problem area: 4 of 21 complaints (19%) mention it. 8 complaints mention a component NHTSA leaves uncategorised.

Complaints filed fell from 49 in 2025 to 21 in 2026.

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

At a glance

NHTSA complaints
21
Recall campaigns
0
EPA fuel cost per year
$2,200–$2,300
Combined MPG
27–28

Complaints by model year

  1. 1102024
  2. 492025
  3. 212026
  4. 62027

Where owners report problems

  1. Other8 (38%)
  2. Electrical4 (19%)
  3. Driver Assistance & Speed Control3 (14%)
  4. Visibility & Lighting3 (14%)
  5. Brakes2 (10%)
  6. Steering2 (10%)
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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 4 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category2024202520262027vs. 2026 Small Station Wagons
Annual fuel cost ($)2,200–2,3002,200–2,3002,200–2,3002,200–2,300
Combined MPG27–2827–2827–2827–28
City / Highway MPG25–26 / 30–3225–26 / 30–3225–26 / 30–3225–26 / 30–32
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)309–326311–326311–328311–329
Complaints filed11049216Not compared
Recalls issued4100Not compared
Crash-involved complaints8400Not compared
Fire-involved complaints1010Not compared
Injuries reported8320Not compared
Deaths reported0000Not compared
Configurations compared2222

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 2026 Honda HR-V have?

No NHTSA recall campaigns as of Nov 7, 2026.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Honda HR-V get?

EPA rates it 27–28 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 2026 Honda HR-V?

EPA estimates $2,200–$2,300 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

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.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LAll-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons25 mpg (low)30 mpg (low)27 mpg (low)$2,300 (high)328 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2Automatic (variable gear ratios)42.0LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSmall Station Wagons26 mpg (high)32 mpg (high)28 mpg (high)$2,200 (low)311 g/mi (low)

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine10000
Transmission & Drivetrain20000
Fuel System10000
Electrical40010
Brakes20000
Steering20000
Suspension, Wheels & Tires00000
Airbags & Restraints10010
Driver Assistance & Speed Control30000
Body, Seats & Latches10000
Visibility & Lighting30000
Other80110

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

No recalls have been issued for this model-year.