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2021 Honda

HR-V FWD

Auto (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 1.8 L

Honda HR-V: best and worst years
2021 Honda HR-V FWD

Closest available photo (2023 model year); you're viewing the 2021.

2023 photoMercurySable99CC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (AV-S7)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
141
Power to weight
0.048 hp/lb
Axle ratio
5.44
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

Smog score
5/10
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
Optional
Lane-departure warning
Optional
Recalls
4
Owner complaints
63 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
5

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Driver assist

  • Lane-keeping assist
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS27%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM19%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE9%
  • POWER TRAIN6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 79 total.

Honda HR-V: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • PE22011opened Nov 28, 2022POWER TRAIN

    Rear Differential Seizure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

37 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Mar 5, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA23-100

    Service Bulletin - During engine start in cold conditions, a miscalculation in the PCM causes the air-fuel ratio to exceed DTC P2DE1 rich criteria.

  • Nov 3, 2023POWER TRAINA23110A

    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.

  • Mar 31, 2023SUSPENSIONATI&03312023906

    Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED)

  • Feb 21, 2023SUSPENSIONATI&02212023902

    Dealer Message - American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (AHM) is searching for certain 2021-2022 Accords and 2022 HR-V Sports with a customer complaint of a front damper noise. To better understand the cause of this condition, AHM would like to inspect the vehicle prior to you attempting a repair of any kind.

  • Aug 25, 2022VISIBILITYA22080B

    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 from other components.

  • Jul 11, 2022VISIBILITYATI&07112022902

    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 kind.

  • Jun 3, 2022EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONERATI&06032022901

    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 kind.

  • May 25, 2022VISIBILITYATI&05252022901

    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 kind.

  • and 29 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.