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Buying a used 2020 Honda HR-V? Check these 5 recalls first
The 2020 HR-V carries five recalls. Three are high severity: a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine, and two passenger seat sensor campaigns — one for cracking with airbag risk, one for unintended airbag deployment. Two medium recalls address a backup camera image that may fail or not appear. None carry stop-driving or park-outside warnings. Owners filed 83 unverified NHTSA complaints, including 8 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries, led by electrical, fuel system and power train.
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.
- Confirm both seat sensor recalls and the fuel pump recall were completed by VIN
- Verify the backup camera displays consistently through several reverse cycles
- Ask about transmission behavior and any stalling, given power train and fuel complaints
- 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 2020 Honda HR-V
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Honda and Acura fuel pump can fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Honda and Acura passenger seat sensor may crack | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda and Acura front passenger airbags may deploy unintentionally | AIR Bags | high |
| Honda Fit and HR-V backup camera may not appear | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Honda Fit and HR-V backup camera image may fail | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
83 complaints filed for this model year, including 8 mentioning a crash, 2 a fire and 2 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 26 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 20 | None found |
| Power Train | 13 | None found |
| Engine | 10 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 6 | None found |