Honda HR-V
The 2026 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting strong initial quality.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2025 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2024 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | 30 | 27 | 9.41 | 7.84 | 8.71 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.59 | 8.4 | 26-31 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.59 | 8.4 | — |
| 2020 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.59 | 8.4 | — |
| 2019 | 26 | 31 | 28 | 9.05 | 7.59 | 8.4 | 26-31 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | 25-34 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | 25-28 mpg combined |
| 2016 | 25 | 33 | 28 | 9.41 | 7.13 | 8.4 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | 158 hp | 138 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2024 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 4 | 2.0 | Regular | — | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | 141 hp | 127 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2021 | suv | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | suv | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | K24W1 | Automatic (AV-S7) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | 141 hp | 127 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2018 | crossover | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 141 hp | 127 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2017 | suv | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | R18z9 | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 141 hp | 127 lb-ft | Inline-4 |
| 2016 | — | 4 | 1.8 | Regular | — | Manual 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | Note | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: SPORT | SPORT | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: EX-L | EX-L | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Sport | Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $21,870, MSRP range: $21,870 - $28,170, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for LX 2WD to EX-L AWD trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Trim: EX | EX | USD | $21,870 | $21,870 - $28,170 | 0.9 | MSRP for LX 2WD to EX-L AWD trims. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Base price: $23,170, Trim: TOURING, Note: HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | TOURING | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $23,170 | HD Radio, Bluetooth, Satellite Radio, Auxiliary Audio Input, MP3 Player | — |
| 2020 | — | Series: LX | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | LX |
| 2019 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $20,520, MSRP range: 20520-27120, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range for 2019 Honda HR-V trims (LX to Touring) in USD., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $25,320, Trim: LX | LX | USD | $20,520 | 20520-27120 | 0.9 | MSRP range for 2019 Honda HR-V trims (LX to Touring) in USD. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | $25,320 | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $19,570, MSRP range: $19,570 - $27,280, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2018 models, excluding destination charges and options., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $21,720, Trim: EX | EX | USD | $19,570 | $19,570 - $27,280 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2018 models, excluding destination charges and options. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | $21,720 | — | — |
| 2017 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $19,465, MSRP range: $19,465 - $24,940, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for LX 2WD Manual to EX-L Navi AWD CVT trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/6/2026 | Base price: $21,415, Trim: EX-LN | EX-LN | USD | $19,465 | $19,465 - $24,940 | 0.9 | MSRP for LX 2WD Manual to EX-L Navi AWD CVT trims. | llm_estimate | 6/6/2026 | $21,415 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 657 | 23.2 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | — | Standard | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 437 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 688 | 24.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 437 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 437 | 15.4 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 102.8, Front wheel: 17, Rear wheel: 17 | Standard | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 102.8 | 17 | 17 |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 453 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2026 HONDA HR-V SUV N/A AWD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2025 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2023 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 2023 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Honda HR-V SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | standard | standard | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting strong initial quality.
2025
The 2025 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, earning a top safety score.
2024
The 2024 Honda HR-V presents a strong case for used car buyers, boasting an excellent reliability record with no recalls or complaints.
2023
The 2023 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, making it a strong contender for used car shoppers prioritizing dependability.
2021
The 2021 Honda HR-V stands out for its exceptional reliability and strong safety scores, making it a dependable choice in the used subcompact SUV market.
2020
The 2020 Honda HR-V presents a mixed reliability picture.
2019
The 2019 Honda HR-V presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern around fuel pump failures.
2018
The 2018 Honda HR-V presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern surrounding the fuel pump.
2017
The 2017 Honda HR-V presents a compelling case for used car shoppers, boasting an excellent reliability record with zero recalls or complaints logged in NHTSA data.
2016
The 2016 Honda HR-V offers good overall safety and fuel economy, but its reliability is average, primarily due to a critical safety recall concerning rear brake caliper pistons.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Honda HR-V?
Carfocal currently has 11 published HR-V reports, covering 2016 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Honda HR-V presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting strong initial quality.
Published year coverage: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Honda HR-V reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Honda HR-V. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 honda hr-v presents an excellent reliability profile with zero recalls or complaints logged, suggesting strong initial quality. and the 2026 honda hr-v offers solid value, particularly given its excellent safety ratings and strong initial reliability indicators. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
11 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Honda HR-V?
Across Carfocal's published HR-V guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and CVT Transmission Fluid. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and CVT Transmission Fluid.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 11
- Years tracked
- 11
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints