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Buying a used 2018 Honda HR-V? Check these 3 recalls first
The 2018 HR-V carries three high-severity recalls: rear brakes that may stop poorly, and two separate campaigns for fuel pumps that can fail and stall the engine. None were issued with stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owners filed 156 unverified complaints with NHTSA, including 11 crashes and 5 injuries and no fires. The largest group by far is electrical system at 47, followed by fuel system and gasoline entries at 27 each and 22 uncategorized.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask the dealer to confirm by VIN that both fuel pump recalls and the rear brake recall were completed
- Test drive long enough to check for stalling or hesitation at low speed
- Have the rear brakes measured and the electrical system scanned for stored fault codes
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Honda dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Honda HR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura rear brakes may stop poorly | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump failure can stall the engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
156 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 47 | None found |
| Fuel System | 40 | Yes |
| Power Train | 15 | None found |
| Brakes | 15 | Yes |
| Engine | 13 | None found |