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Spot recall, complaint, investigation, and fuel-cost differences before you trust the listing. No VIN required to start.

Vehicle A

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 28 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2021 Honda HR-V

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2022 Honda HR-V

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

Similar estimates

fuel-cost estimates are similar.

Short answer: HR-V needs more recall homework, HR-V has more complaint activity and HR-V has more severity reports. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2022 Honda HR-V 2021 Honda HR-V Difference
Total recalls 3 4 HR-V has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 75 59 HR-V has 16 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 10 / 1 / 7 / 0 5 / 0 / 5 / 0 HR-V has 8 more severity reports
Defect investigations 6 6 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 9 41 HR-V has 32 more communications
Recall completion reports 24 24 Similar
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall May 31, 2024 May 21, 2026 HR-V has newer activity
Latest complaint May 30, 2026 May 26, 2026 HR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Power Train
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other
  • Vehicle Speed Control
  • Air Bags
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 28 combined MPG 28 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,150 $2,150 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2022 Honda HR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had power train and electrical system unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2021 Honda HR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had air bags and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2022 Honda HR-V

  • Power Train: shifting, hesitation, driveline noise, leaks
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Vehicle Speed Control: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

2021 Honda HR-V

  • Air Bags: warning lights, crash repairs, recall completion
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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