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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 27 combined MPG · All-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2025 Honda HR-V

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2025 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 2026 Honda HR-V 2025 Honda HR-V Difference
Total recalls 0 1 HR-V has 1 more recalls
Total complaints 7 35 HR-V has 28 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 2 / 0 / 2 / 1 HR-V has 4 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 0 Similar
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 18 23 HR-V has 5 more communications
Recall completion reports 0 6 HR-V has 6 more reports
Warranty programs 0 0 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall None listed Oct 3, 2024 HR-V has a listed date
Latest complaint Apr 28, 2026 May 29, 2026 HR-V has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Electrical System
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other
  • Steering
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Air Bags Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 27 combined MPG 27 combined MPG Same
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,200 $2,200 Similar
Safety-rating records 2 2 Similar

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2026 Honda HR-V

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Can you confirm there are no open recalls by VIN?
  • Has the vehicle had electrical system and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2025 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 steering and unknown or other repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2026 Honda HR-V

  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System Unknown Or Other: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories

2025 Honda HR-V

  • Steering: pulling, assist warnings, alignment, steering noise
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Air Bags Service Brakes Forward Collision Avoidance: vibration, pulsing, noise, stopping distance

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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