Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Honda HR-V has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 6, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | On 3/15/26 the CVT transmission on my 2020 HRV EX-L failed while driving on I-95 near Fairfield, CT.... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | •What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? ... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | While stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle failed to restart when the light turned green. On ano... |
| Feb 17, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, t... |
| Dec 21, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The HRV is available for inspection upon request. It was taken to local Honda dealer for inspection ... |
| Jan 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | - The transmission had several problems that failed, leading to the car being unable to drive. The c... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Honda HR-V. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the c... |
| Aug 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission on my 2020 HRV Honda failed at 63,000 miles. We were at risk because we were drivin... |
| Feb 8, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Driving 65 on freeway, power loss and all the lights came on. pulled over and put it in park, dash s... |
| Nov 22, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | This vehicle has some serious acceleration problems. Not only has this vehicle gone into limp mode o... |
| Oct 28, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | I was driving the car, pushing on the gas, it would barely move and all dash lights came on, I was a... |
| Jan 6, 2021 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Sometimes when I am driving on any road flat, incline, up a hill/mountain trying to merge into traff... |