2022 Honda HR-V problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda HR-V, filed between 2021-12-19 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the electrical system (26, 30%), power train (19, 22%) and engine (18, 20%). Owners reported 10 crashes, 1 fire and 8 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for this model year.
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2022 Honda HR-V complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 30% | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Power train | 19 | 22% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 18 | 20% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 15 | 17% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 13 | 15% | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | 14% | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 10 | 11% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 9 | 10% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Air bags | 8 | 9% | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 6% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 2 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Electrical system: 26 complaints
- 26 complaints of 88 (30%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 10 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes, 1 fire and 2 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
Power train: 19 complaints
- 19 complaints of 88 (22%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 4 of them also name the vehicle speed control; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
Engine: 18 complaints
- 18 complaints of 88 (20%) name the engine.
- 10 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
Service brakes: 13 complaints
- 13 complaints of 88 (15%) name the service brakes — the foot-brake system: pads, rotors, calipers, lines and ABS.
- 6 of them also name the electrical system; owners reported 5 crashes, 1 fire and 3 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
Vehicle speed control: 12 complaints
- 12 complaints of 88 (14%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 4 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
Forward collision avoidance: 10 complaints
- 10 complaints of 88 (11%) name the forward collision avoidance — forward-collision warning and automatic emergency braking.
- 4 of them also name the lane departure; owners reported 1 crash and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 29 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names HR-V, model year 2022. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2022 Honda HR-V recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Honda HR-V?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2022 Honda HR-V's most common problem areas are the electrical system (26 of 88 complaints), power train (19 of 88 complaints) and engine (18 of 88 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2022 Honda HR-V have?
NHTSA has 88 owner complaints on file for the 2022 Honda HR-V, including 10 reported crashes and 1 reported fire.
Is there a recall for the 2022 Honda HR-V's problems?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 Honda HR-V; 0 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.