Recall homework
There are 5 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Vehicle report
Recalls, consumer complaints, safety ratings, fuel cost estimate, and next steps from official public data sources.
Buyer interpretation
The useful question is not just whether this page has records. It is what those records should make you verify before money changes hands.
There are 5 official recalls listed for this model year. Before buying, use the VIN to confirm which campaigns are still open and ask for dealer repair records on completed work.
Owner complaints most often mention electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system. Scan those categories before the test drive so you know what symptoms, warning lights, or service history to ask about.
98 manufacturer communications are listed. These are not recalls, but they can reveal repair instructions, warranty extensions, software notices, or known service patterns.
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Official safety ratings were found for 2 tested variants of the 2020 Honda HR-V.
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV FWD Default | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
| 2020 Honda HR-V SUV AWD | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars | 5/5 stars | 4/5 stars |
5 official recalls on record for the 2020 Honda HR-V. 33 matched quarterly completion reports are available.
Latest recall: May 21, 2026
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Consequence | Remedy | Date | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V332000 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash. | Air bags that deploy unintentionally during a crash increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026. | May 2026 | |
| 24V384000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Honda (America Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles that were previously recalled under NHTSA recall number 23V-046. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." | An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are TIQ and DIR. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed. | May 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 24V064000 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended. | An air bag that deploys unintentionally during a crash can increase the risk of injury. | Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ. | Feb 2024 | 2026-1 |
| 23V858000 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. | Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314. | Dec 2023 | 2026-1 |
| 23V046000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the engine is started with a key, due to a design error in the audio display power circuit. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." | An inoperative rearview camera display can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | Dealers will update the display audio unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is 6DW. This recall has been superseded by NHTSA recall number 24V-384. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 23V-046 will need to have the new remedy completed under recall 24V-384. | Feb 2023 | 2024-4 |
Official records show 6 federal defect investigations matched to the 2020 Honda HR-V.
| Action | Status | Component | Subject | Opened | Related recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
| PE22011 | Closed | POWER TRAIN | Rear Differential Seizure | Nov 2022 | None |
Official records show 98 manufacturer communications on record for the 2020 Honda HR-V.
| Date | Type | Component | Summary | ID / document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | POWER TRAIN | Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. | 11015013 |
| Nov 2023 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | POWER TRAIN | 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. | 10245277 |
| May 2023 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | POWER TRAIN | Service Bulletin - Due to the possibility of early deterioration of the Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) drive belt, American Honda is extending the warranty coverage on these CVT models to 7 years from the original date of purchase or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. | 10236086 |
| Mar 2023 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | SUSPENSION | Dealer Message Request for Visit: 2018-2022 Accord & HR-V Front Damper Noise (ACTION REQUIRED) | 10233682 |
| Aug 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY | 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. | 10219534 |
| Jul 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY | 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. | 10216883 |
| Jun 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 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. | 10215478 |
| May 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY | 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. | 10213584 |
| May 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY | 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. | 10213575 |
| May 2022 | Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions | VISIBILITY | 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. | 10213572 |
79 total complaints on record
Assumptions: 26 city / 31 highway / 28 combined MPG · Regular Gasoline · efficiency ratings from official public data when available · fuel price default: official public data (U.S. average, Jun 3, 2026)