AI Damage2019 Honda HR-V: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda HR-V filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and fuel system. The maker issued 95 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 236
- involving a crash
- 19
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 95
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 28% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Forward collision avoidance 14% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 13% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 8% of all complaints
- 6 Lane departure 8% of all complaints
- 7 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 67 complaints (28% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Fuel system: 35 complaints (15% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 26.
- Forward collision avoidance: 33 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 30 complaints (13% of all).
- Service brakes: 19 complaints (8% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 9.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.8 L · petrol · 4 cyl
- CVTnamed in 5 complaints
Drive: FWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 236 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 67 | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 35 | 0 | 26 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 33 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 6 | 9 |
| Lane departure | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 14 | 4 | 13 |
| Air bags | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| Structure | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Backover prevention | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 11 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I also did not sustain any major injuries, although my left knee is currently aching because my seat slid completely forward during the sudden acceleration. The vehicle is currently at a towing facility.
The driver side airbag did not deploy from the impact. There were no other persons in my vehicle. At this time, there is no independent center to confirm that it should of deployed. The vehicle has only been inspected on the extent of the damage to it by my insurer.
I wan involved in a high speed crash and my air bags did not deploy. I was hurt hitting my head on the steering wheel.
My car randomly lost power on the road and I rear ended some one, my car lost power 3 times on the road.
There were no reported injuries, fire, or an air bag deployment. A Police report was filed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.
It has caused the vehicle to fail to brake, and brake on its own without cause. Upon doing my own research I found numerous reports online of other owners of this make/model having the same issue. The problem first occured when my vehicle reached about 50,000 miles. It has been ongoing since.
The vehicle lost power and the contact could not restart the vehicle while sitting in the middle lane of the highway. The check engine and several other warning lights illuminated.
The air bags did not deploy upon impact; the contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer body shop where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 270 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 13% most complained about).
On average one model year of the HR-V has 168 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 236, above average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission…
Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the…
- Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has…
Service News - Some customers have complained of fluid leaking from the rear differential after it has been serviced due to over-torqueing of the drain plugs during servicing.
- Dealer Message Request for Visit
2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)
- Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel…
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the check engine light may be displayed with DTC P0087 (Fuel…
- Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel…
Service Bulletin - (Repair Procedure Revision) Due to swelling of the fuel pump motor impeller, the fuel pump may seize and stop working. If this occurs, the engine may not start, or the engine could stall while…
- Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not…
Servicenews article - If you are inspecting an HR-V and notice oil residue on the A/C condenser, it's not always an indication that the condenser is leaking refrigerant. The source of oil residue can potentially come…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-VS that exhibit a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
- Dealer message - America Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2019-2021 HR-V that exhibits a leak at the A/C Condenser. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any…
- Dealer message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc
(AHM) is searching for certain 2016-2021 HR-V AWDs with a customer complaint of inaccurate fuel gauge reading; less fuel remains in the fuel tank than indicated on the fuel gauge. To better understand the cause of this…
- "Customer letter - Our records indicate that a PRODUCT UPDATE has not been completed on this vehicle
The current continuously variable transmission (CVT) software does not properly monitor internal fluid pressure and detect early CVT belt failure. This can possibly cause the vehicle not to move when accelerating…
NHTSA lists 95 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda HR-V?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, fuel system, forward collision avoidance. Total complaints: 236. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (18%), fuel system, fuel smell (15%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (6%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda HR-V?
NHTSA lists 95 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda HR-V from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.