Model Year Problem Record

Honda HR-V 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Honda HR-V: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

243Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

21Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Power Train76

Electrical System57

Unknown Or Other45

Brakes26

Engine23

Vehicle Structure22

Vehicle Speed Control14

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5

Visibility4

Fuel and Propulsion System3

Steering3

Seat Belts2

Tires2

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train76 complaints

76 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other45 complaints

45 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes26 complaints

26 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 18V777000.

Engine23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

15V472000Reported July 28, 2015 - 11,511 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 11,511 vehicles across all affected models.

18V777000Reported November 1, 2018 - 64,785 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 64,785 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20159

201615

201712

20188

201928

202039

202129

202211

202330

202423

202521

202618

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.