2025 HONDA HR-V

Recalls, Specs & Safety Report

Expert Verdict
⚠️Elevated Concerns

The 2025 Honda HR-V exhibits a notable concern with its steering system, as highlighted by a recall due to potential internal friction in the steering gearbox. Given that issues have been reported early in ownership, it's essential to exercise caution and remain vigilant about vehicle performance.

Key Factor:Steering system defects

πŸ“‹Why This Matters

The safety of all passengers, particularly vulnerable children in the back seat, is paramount when it comes to vehicle reliability. The steering system is critical for maintaining control of the vehicle; any malfunction could lead to unexpected difficulties while driving. The recall indicates that excessive internal friction in the steering gearbox may hinder maneuverability, presenting a heightened risk of accidents. Therefore, understanding these potential risks is vital for ensuring a safe travel environment for families.

Focus Area:Safety Profile
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Expert Analysis

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    Recall Trend:No Change in recalls
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    Primary Risk Area:Warning
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    Vs Brand: Worse than avg (0.3)
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    Summary: Year-over-year trends for Honda indicate a commitment to engineering quality; however, the presence of this recall suggests an emerging concern that could affect safety. While Honda has historically maintained high standards, current issues with steering may be more pronounced than expected for new models.

Safety & Reliability Score

91/100

Score Breakdown

Recall Impact-8
Complaint Impact-1.2
Investigation Impact-0

Technical Specifications

Key specifications for the 2025 HONDA HR-V

Model Year2025
MakeHONDA
ModelHR-V
Fuel TypeGasoline
Body ClassPassenger Vehicle

Safety History Timeline

Mar24
RECALLRecall Issued
Sep24
ISSUEFirst Report
Jan25
NEWProduction

Consumer Complaint Analysis

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Most Reported Issue

4 complaints (17% of total)
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Complaint Trend

Stable
No trend data
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Safety Incidents

No critical incidents

Complaint Severity Distribution

Breakdown of 24 consumer complaints by severity level.

🟠High
1(4%)
🟑Medium
4(17%)
🟒Low
19(79%)

Mileage Failure Analysis

βš™οΈEngineering Insight

With peak failure occurrences ranging from 0-20k miles and an average failure mileage of only 3,445 miles, owners should be particularly alert during early vehicle ownership. This implies that any defects may manifest soon after purchase, making it crucial for families to prioritize inspections and stay abreast of any service announcements.

πŸ“Š Mileage data extracted from 7 of 24 complaints (29% coverage)
0-20k
7 reports (100%)
20k-40k
0 reports (0%)
40k-60k
0 reports (0%)
60k-80k
0 reports (0%)
80k-100k
0 reports (0%)
100k+
0 reports (0%)
* Analysis based on mileage data extracted from consumer complaint descriptions. Actual failure rates may vary.

πŸ› οΈ DIY Diagnosis Center

Experiencing an issue? Select a symptom to find official manufacturer solutions (TSBs).

Primary Risk Areas

STEERING

🎯Risk Areas & Recommended Actions

Based on recall data, these components require verification:

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Steering Gearbox

Issue: Potential excessive internal friction leading to difficulty steering.

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Monitor steering performance closely; report any irregularities immediately.

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Inquire about inspection history regarding the steering system before purchasing.

Campaign:NHTSA Campaign Number not provided
πŸ’‘Visit NHTSA.gov or contact your HONDA dealer to verify recall completion status.

Official Safety Recalls (1)

Campaign: 24V744000

STEERING

Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023-2025 Acura Integra, Civic Type R, CR-V Hybrid, CR-V, HR-V, 2022-2025 Civic, Civic Hatchback, 2024-2025 Acura Integra Type S, 2025 CR-V Fuel Cell EV, Civic Hybrid, and Civic Hatchback Hybrid vehicles. The steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction and lead to difficulty steering the vehicle.

Consequence

Difficulty steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the worm gear spring and redistribute or add grease as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 18, 2024. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are SJS, MJU, QJT and VJV.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

NHTSA Investigations

0 investigations
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No active investigations for this vehicle.

Consumer Complaints

24 total complaints

Consumer-reported issues submitted to NHTSA for 2025 HR-V.

Common Reported SymptomsAI Analysis

Warning17%
Crack8%
Acceleration Issues8%
Crash/Accident8%
Stall8%
OtherπŸ”΅ Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

My vehicle, 2025 Honda HRV EX-L is experiencing paint defects. It does not even have 3000 miles on it, and the paint is peeling. The color is Crystal Black Pearl, and even though outdoor elements are removed from the vehicle immediately, the car is still experiencing paint damage. The paint is cracking and peeling off in multiple areas where outside elements have hit it (tree sap, bird poop, pollen, etc.), the damage is still occurring even if removed immediately. Honda will not honor their paint defect warranty, as they claim this is environmental damage that would not be covered under their paint defect warranty. I was informed that their paint warranty only covers events where the paint is bubbling and cracking from under the paint, or rust is occurring. This defect is happening on a new vehicle, whereas older modeled black vehicles at the same residence, who leaves these environmental elements on the cars longer than I, do not experience the same damage in the slightest. Another vehicle within the same household that was purchased at the same Honda Dealership, about 2 months prior to my purchase, same environment/neighborhood/outside exposure, just different make (CRV) and color (blue) and isn't experiencing paint damage like this black crystal pearl color on the HR-V. Having to pay over $2000 out of pocket to fix the paint on these areas.

BrakesπŸ”΅ Low
SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Driving at night on rural interstate with clear weather. Car driving at ~75 mph when the emergency breaking engaged. There was no traffic in front and thankfully none behind. The brakes locked in and the transmission downshifted to stop. Again nothing in front. IF someone would had been behind me, they could not have stopped time with combination of braking and downshifting. Approximately 2 hours latter, this emergency braking system locked again for no apparent reason. The car has <10k miles and again the weather was clear with no rain, fog, etc., pavement dry and no wind. There was limited traffic and no obvious bright street lighting to interfer.

Safety SystemsπŸ”΅ Low
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

When driving with cruise control on the vehicle will brake when car is coming toward me from other lane as if the car is going in my lane and it is not. It has caused me to have several close calls with cars behind me almost hitting me.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
ENGINE

*my vehicle was running from tampa florida to atlanta georgia and The oil drain plug was ejected and my vehicle lost compression and locked the steering wheel . *I had to maneuver off the highway to try not to cause damage to myself, my passenger and other vehicles. * Yes, my vehicle was towed to the nearest Honda and it is Stone Mountain Honda located in Georgia and they performed a diagnosis which indicates the ejection of the oil drain plug. This diagnosis was sent to Westshore Honda in Tampa Florida where they performed maintenance by Warranty and they did not want to accept the diagnosis. *Yes, the diagnosis was made at the Stone Mountain Honda dealership located in Georgia. *No, it never turned on a warning light only the message when I managed to leave the road which said "Your engine lost Compression", this is the first time it happens to me with my 2025 honda hr-v sport and it happened on [XXX] at [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

VisibilityπŸ”Ά Medium
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER

I purchased my car in December 26, 2024 brand new. in January 2025 I had a rock hit my windshield which caused a crack. I had it replaced. Then in June and another rock hit my windshield, which caused another crack, and that windshield was replaced again on August 6, 2025. Within 3 weeks of having it replaced a small piece of gravel hit the windshield causing another crack which I have not replaced yet. Since the last crack, I now have an additional crack cause by another small piece of gravel. I contacted the Honda dealer to which they said "sorry you just have bad luck" I have also filed a complaint with Honda customer service. I've done a little digging, and this seems to be a trend with the new 2025 HR-V body style. I'm concerned that if the windshield is this easy to break with small gravel what would happen if something larger was to hit the windshield? it could potentially lead to serious injury. In my uploaded pictures I have photos of current damage, and my first invoice from January. if needed I can obtain the invoice from the second repair in August. the pictures I've uploaded happened after the August 6th 2025 repair.

ElectricalπŸ”΅ Low
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

While parking my car and going under 20 mph, my car suddenly accelerated. My foot was not on the brake or the accelerator when this occurred. I was forced to slam my brake to prevent myself from hitting the curb in front of me . This has happened twice, both in the process of turning to park and going under 20 mph. My cruise control was not on at the time. I have taken my car to Honda to investigate and they were unable to replicate the issue.

Engine/PowertrainπŸ”΅ Low
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Car is having the smell of gas inside of vehicle

Steering/SuspensionπŸ”΅ Low
SUSPENSION

The contact owns a 2025 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the rear end of the vehicle was wobbling abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed; however, the results of the diagnostic test was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and suggested that the contact take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 4,402.

Other⚠️ High
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

While I was driving, my sunroof on my 2025 Honda HRV EXL exploded. There was nothing that hit it or caused the sunroof to break. I know this due to there being no rock or material inside the area below the sunroof. Also, I would have heard an additionally sound if there were other objects involved, but instead it was one loud crash. I was able to get into contact with a Honda dealership in San Diego and they told me that someone had brought their vehicle in about a month ago for that same issue. I also did some research and found that previous years (2024/2023) Honda HRV's and CRV's have had similar issues. I took my car to Honda to get it fixed today and asked them to inspect it for a manufacturer error and hopefully replace it free of charge since this vehicle was purchased in April 2025. They told me that I would have to pay for the damage and file a complaint with corporate. I compared a picture of my sunroof to sunroofs from previous owners' vehicles that have also claimed that it simply "exploded" and they look identical. A picture of my sunroof and a sunroof that was hit by a rock or other debris do not look the same at all.

Safety SystemsπŸ”΅ Low
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

Keeps popping up my safety features has problems and says see my dealer but they said nothing is wrong with it and I have a Picture

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I know about the safety features of the 2025 Honda HR-V?

The 2025 Honda HR-V comes equipped with various safety technologies designed to protect passengers. However, it's important to note that recent recalls regarding its steering system highlight potential risks. Families should ensure their vehicles are up-to-date with any necessary repairs or inspections to maintain optimal safety levels.

How does the recall on the steering system affect my decision to buy a used 2025 Honda HR-V?

'When considering a used 2025 Honda HR-V, it's essential to evaluate its repair history related to the recall on the steering gearbox. Ensuring that previous owners have addressed this issue can provide peace of mind regarding your family's safety while using this vehicle.'

πŸ“ŠYear-over-Year Context

πŸ“ˆImproving Trend

Compared to earlier years, the 2025 model shows improving reliability trends, largely due to manufacturing refinements addressing 2024 issues. Recall frequency decreased 67%.

🧭What This Means for You

Both current owners and prospective buyers benefit from reviewing this safety analysis before making decisions.

If you're unsure, we recommend starting with a VIN check or consulting a certified mechanic.

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If You Own This Vehicle

  • Verify all 1 recalls have been completed using your VIN at NHTSA.gov or through your HONDA dealer.
  • Unaddressed recalls pose real-world risks. Prioritize scheduling any pending repairs to maintain vehicle integrity.
  • Proactive tip: Enroll in HONDA's owner notification program for real-time safety updates.
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If You're Buying Used

  • Request the VIN from the seller and verify the 'Clean' recall status via NHTSA.
  • This specific HR-V year is noted for its strong reliability foundations.

This page is designed to help you decide, not alarm you.

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Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Last updated: February 23, 2026.