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Buying a used 2019 Honda HR-V? Check these 7 recalls first
The 2019 Honda HR-V has 7 recalls in this group, spanning reduced brake performance, fuel pump failure or engine stalling, unintended front passenger airbag deployment, and rearview camera display failures. Review campaign completion individually because several titles concern the same system. NHTSA lists 234 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 18 crashes, 1 fire, and 4 injuries. Listed areas include electrical system with 66 reports, unknown or other with 37, and fuel system and gasoline with 35 each.
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.
- Verify brake and all applicable fuel pump recall repairs.
- Request front passenger airbag recall completion records.
- Test the rearview camera and ask about electrical faults.
- 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 2019 Honda HR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Acura and Honda Models Have Reduced Brake Performance | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda, Acura fuel pump may fail, stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura Fuel Pump May Fail | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Fit, HR-V rearview camera may not display | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Fit and HR-V rearview camera may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
234 complaints filed for this model year, including 18 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 4 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 | 66 | None found |
| Fuel System | 65 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 51 | None found |
| Brakes | 18 | Yes |