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2025 Honda

HR-V FWD

Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L

Honda HR-V: best and worst years
2025 Honda HR-V FWD (photo 1 of 2)
2025 photoAlexander MiglCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026
Transmission
Automatic (variable gear ratios)EPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Engine & performance

HP
158
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.44
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 10/5/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
6/10
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1C (4,001 to 5,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Overall crash rating
★★★★★
Rollover rating
★★★★★
Stability control (ESC)
Standard
Forward-collision warning
Standard
Lane-departure warning
Standard
Recalls
1
Owner complaints
46 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
2

Feature availability

Comfort

  • Heated seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Heated steering wheelUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Leather seatsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Panoramic sunroofUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard
  • Parking sensorsUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Driver assist

  • Adaptive cruise control
    Standard
  • Automatic emergency brakingPart of Honda Sensing.
    Standard
  • Blind-spot monitorUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Android Auto
    Standard
  • Apple CarPlay
    Standard
  • Keyless entry
    Standard
  • Navigation systemUnconfirmed
    Standard
  • Power liftgateUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Push-button start
    Standard
  • Remote startUnconfirmed
    Standalone option
  • Wireless phone chargingUnconfirmed
    Standalone option

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING22%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE12%
  • SERVICE BRAKES9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 69 total.

Honda HR-V: best and worst years

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

24 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 27, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&05272026901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2026 Civics, CR-Vs and HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Apr 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&04062026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 23, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&03232026901

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Mar 6, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&03062026904

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 18, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&02172026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026. HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 17, 2026STRUCTURE:BODYATI&02162026903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2025-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the front door not opening from the inside. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to collect certain parts from the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Feb 10, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&02092026902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Jan 31, 2026VISIBILITY/WIPERATI&01302026903

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2024-2025 Civics, CR-Vs and 2024-2026 HR-Vs with a customer complaint of the A/C not blowing cold air and the technician finding the A/C compressor to be seized. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • and 16 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.