2025 HONDA HR-V Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

STEERING

7 complaints

I contacted the dealer I purchased the car from on [XXX] Chapman Honda in Tucson Arizona, to schedule an appointment to complete the recall repair. I was told there was a shortage of parts available and I would be put on a waiting list and contacted when the part for my car was available and the work could be scheduled. That was over 60 days ago. This recall is 24V-744 INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Mar 13, 2025

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 dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Jan 08, 2025

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.

Dec 17, 2024

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 recall. I drive long distances and living in Alaska at very cold temperatures this seems to affect the driving even more. It's at the point of being unsafe to drive. This is a new 2025 Honda HRV, and I am highly disappointed with the service or lack of priority when a Honda Customer with a new vehicle is having safety concerns.

Dec 04, 2024

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 informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and remained in the dealer's possession. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.

Dec 02, 2024

Crash: 1

Injuries: 1

+ 2 more complaints for this component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

4 complaints

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 new vehicle, whereas older modeled black vehicles at the same residence, who leaves these environmental elements on the cars longer than I, do not experience the same damage in the slightest. Another vehicle within the same household that was purchased at the same Honda Dealership, about 2 months prior to my purchase, same environment/neighborhood/outside exposure, just different make (CRV) and color (blue) and isn't experiencing paint damage like this black crystal pearl color on the HR-V. Having to pay over $2000 out of pocket to fix the paint on these areas.

Dec 15, 2025

While I was driving, my sunroof on my 2025 Honda HRV EXL exploded. There was nothing that hit it or caused the sunroof to break. I know this due to there being no rock or material inside the area below the sunroof. Also, I would have heard an additionally sound if there were other objects involved, but instead it was one loud crash. I was able to get into contact with a Honda dealership in San Diego and they told me that someone had brought their vehicle in about a month ago for that same issue. I also did some research and found that previous years (2024/2023) Honda HRV's and CRV's have had similar issues. I took my car to Honda to get it fixed today and asked them to inspect it for a manufacturer error and hopefully replace it free of charge since this vehicle was purchased in April 2025. They told me that I would have to pay for the damage and file a complaint with corporate. I compared a picture of my sunroof to sunroofs from previous owners' vehicles that have also claimed that it simply "exploded" and they look identical. A picture of my sunroof and a sunroof that was hit by a rock or other debris do not look the same at all.

Jun 11, 2025

For safety feature, the key unlock all the doors instead of driver's door only. There is no option to unlock driver's door only.

Mar 24, 2025

Recall on power steering EPS GEARBOX worm. Dealer not finding remedy claiming back order on parts

Jan 22, 2025

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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.

Oct 27, 2025

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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.

Oct 07, 2025

ENGINE

1 complaint

*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 "Your engine lost Compression", this is the first time it happens to me with my 2025 honda hr-v sport and it happened on [XXX] at [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Oct 03, 2025

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

1 complaint

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 gravel what would happen if something larger was to hit the windshield? it could potentially lead to serious injury. In my uploaded pictures I have photos of current damage, and my first invoice from January. if needed I can obtain the invoice from the second repair in August. the pictures I've uploaded happened after the August 6th 2025 repair.

Sep 29, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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.

Sep 27, 2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

Car is having the smell of gas inside of vehicle

Sep 10, 2025

SUSPENSION

1 complaint

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.

Jun 24, 2025

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

1 complaint

Keeps popping up my safety features has problems and says see my dealer but they said nothing is wrong with it and I have a Picture

May 15, 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal and brake pedal were extremely close, and the contact’s foot became stuck between the pedals. The contact stated that the pedals were three inches apart. The contact lost the use of the brake and accelerator pedal. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 10.

Apr 30, 2025

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

My vehicle keeps saying the sensors are not working see dealer

Apr 13, 2025

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 complaint

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that the window sticker stated that the fuel economy was 27-32 MPG; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was only achieving 16-20 MPG. The contact was filling the fuel tank 3 times per week. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was experiencing the break-in period and that over time, the vehicle would achieve the stated MPG. The contact stated that other vehicle owners online were complaining about the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer opened a case for the failure. The failure mileage was 2,362.

Mar 20, 2025

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

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.

Dec 02, 2024

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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.

Sep 04, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2025 HONDA HR-V have?

The 2025 HONDA HR-V currently has 24 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2025 HONDA HR-V?

The most common problems reported for the 2025 HONDA HR-V are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2025 HONDA HR-V problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2025 HONDA HR-V comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.